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Water damage around windows is rarely just a window issue. In Toledo, Maumee, and Perrysburg homes, it's usually caused by water getting behind siding, trim, or flashing and soaking into the framing.
Living Room Window Water Damage Repair
"I had water stains on my living room wall below the window. I called a window company. They said the windows were old and needed replacing. $4,800 for two new windows.
They installed the new windows, caulked everything, and said it was fixed.
Three weeks later, after heavy rain, the stains came back — worse than before. The trim was soft. The drywall was bubbling. I could smell mold.
A coworker in Holland recommended you. You came out and immediately said, 'This isn't a window problem.' You pulled the siding back and showed me the missing flashing. Water had been running down behind the siding and soaking the wall for years.
You replaced the rotted sheathing, installed proper flashing, rebuilt the framing, and sealed it correctly. It's been two years. Zero leaks. Zero stains.
I spent almost $5,000 on windows I didn't need. I should've called someone who understood water, not just windows."
What the Window Company Missed
How We Fixed It Right
The Lesson
Window companies sell windows. Siding companies sell siding. We fix water intrusion — which means finding where it's actually coming from, not just covering it up.
In Toledo, Sylvania, Bowling Green, and throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, we see the same problems over and over:
Flashing directs water away from the window. When it's missing, improperly installed, or deteriorated, water flows directly into the wall cavity. This is the #1 cause we see in older homes.
Siding installed too tight to windows, no weep holes, or gaps where water can enter. Many quick siding jobs in the Toledo area skip proper window integration.
Caulk degrades over time. Once it cracks or pulls away, water gets in. Homeowners often re-caulk without fixing what's underneath — which doesn't solve the problem.
Trim boards installed without proper back-priming or drainage paths trap moisture. Over time, this leads to rot in both the trim and the framing behind it.
Painting over stains, re-caulking, or replacing trim without checking what's behind it usually means the damage comes back. Water always finds a way.
If you can see damage on the inside, the problem started on the outside — and it's been happening for a while.
Get a Real AssessmentSend us photos of the stains, soft spots, or visible damage. We'll identify likely leak paths.
We don't just look at the window. We check siding, flashing, trim, and framing.
If we can't see the problem from the outside, we'll open affected areas to find it.
Repair rotted framing, install proper flashing, seal correctly. No shortcuts.
Whether you're in Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, Perrysburg, Oregon, Holland, Bowling Green, or Monroe County Michigan — if you're seeing water damage around your windows, send us photos.
We'll tell you what's really wrong and what it'll take to fix it — before you spend money in the wrong place.