Knowledge Base Structural Wood Rot

Who Repairs Structural Wood Rot in Toledo?

Structural wood rot isn't cosmetic. When framing, beams, or supports start to rot, the strength of the structure is affected. This is common in Toledo, Perrysburg, and Sylvania homes where moisture has been present for a long time.

Covering Rot Makes It Worse
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REAL CLIENT RESCUE

"He Just Wrapped It. The Beam Collapsed Six Months Later."

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Tom R., Maumee OH

Basement Support Beam Replacement

"I had a rotted support beam in my basement. A guy from Craigslist said he could 'sister it and wrap it' for $800. He put a 2x6 next to the rotted section, wrapped everything in plywood, and painted it.

Six months later, I heard a crack. The beam had collapsed. The floor above was sagging. The sister board he added wasn't even attached properly — just nailed in a few spots.

My insurance agent recommended you. You came out and said the entire beam needed to be replaced — not patched. You installed temporary supports, removed the rotted beam, installed a new engineered beam with proper footings, and verified the floor was level before finishing.

You charged me what it should've cost the first time. If I'd hired a real contractor from the start, I wouldn't have had a collapsing floor."

The Wrong Way

  • • Covered rot instead of removing it
  • • No proper structural attachment
  • • Undersized sistered material
  • • No engineering consideration

The Right Way

  • • Removed all compromised material
  • • Installed engineered beam
  • • Proper footings and support
  • • Code-compliant permanent fix

Where We Usually Find Structural Rot

Around Windows & Doors

Porch Posts & Beams

Floor Joists

Rim Joists & Sill Plates

Common in older homes throughout Lucas County, Wood County, and Monroe County MI

How We Handle Structural Wood Rot

1

Identify How Moisture Got In

Rot doesn't happen without moisture. We find the source — whether it's a leak, poor drainage, missing flashing, or crawl space humidity.

2

Remove Compromised Material

We don't sister over rot or wrap it. We remove every piece of damaged wood until we reach solid, sound material.

3

Repair or Replace Framing Properly

Structural repairs follow building codes. We use proper hardware, correct lumber, and engineered solutions where needed.

4

Address the Moisture Source

Fixing rot without stopping the water means it'll come back. We seal, flash, and waterproof so the repair lasts.

Serving Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan

If you suspect structural wood rot in Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, Perrysburg, Oregon, Holland, Bowling Green, or Monroe County MI — don't wait. Rot spreads. The longer it's left, the more expensive the repair becomes.

Send us photos. We'll tell you what you're dealing with and what it'll take to fix it right.

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