Wood Rot & Dry Rot Repair Houston, TX 77008

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Houston's pier-and-beam bungalows, mid-century ranches, and sprawling suburban tracts sit on flat Gulf Coast clay under relentless heat, humidity, and year-round termite pressure. Wood rot advances fast here, and structural carpentry isn't a luxury, it's essential maintenance.

Homeowners in Houston and the surrounding areas call Houston Carpentry when wood fails. We've been repairing rot-damaged sills, replacing soft floor joists, and rebuilding termite-eaten framing since 2016. We're fully insured, we show up with the same crew that quoted the job, and we explain what's happening to your wood before we fix it.

Residential Carpentry in Houston (77008)

Houston's building stock tells the story. The historic craftsman bungalows of Heights and the shotgun cottages of the Third and Fifth Wards sit on pier-and-beam foundations that heave and settle with our swelling clay soil. Mid-century ranches across Meyerland, Spring Branch, and Oak Forest have slab-on-grade floors that crack and shift. The brick estates of River Oaks and Tanglewood face the same moisture and pest pressure as the post-war suburbs of Katy, Sugar Land, and Pearland. Live oak, pecan, and loblolly pine trees shade every neighborhood. Bayous run through nearly every block. And termites work year-round in our humid subtropical climate.

We've served Houston and the Houston area since 2016. We know what happens when sill plates rot under a pier-and-beam house, when floor joists go soft and bounce underfoot, when rim joists and rim boards fail to termite damage, and when fascia and soffit rot advances into the framing. We repair and replace the wood. We work from your pest inspection report. We price honestly and explain the pathology before we start.

Our services in Houston

Wood Rot & Dry Rot Repair in Houston · Houston's humid subtropical climate and heavy termite pressure make wood rot a…
Termite Damage Repair in Houston · After the exterminator leaves a Houston home…
Floor Joist & Subfloor Repair in Houston · Sagging, bouncy or soft floors in older Houston homes usually trace back to…
Beam Replacement & Load-Bearing Wall Removal in Houston · Open-concept conversions and failing beams call for real structural carpentry…
Framing & Structural Carpentry in Houston · Remodel framing done right: new interior walls, garage build-outs…
Finish & Trim Carpentry in Houston · The details that separate a real finish carpenter from a handyman…
Crown Molding & Baseboard Installation in Houston · Crown molding, baseboards, chair rail and window trim…
Custom Built-Ins & Shelving in Houston · Built-in bookshelves, window seats, media walls…
Interior Door Installation & Repair in Houston · Doors that stick, swing open on their own…
Exterior & Entry Door Installation in Houston · Entry, back and French doors installed weather-tight against Gulf Coast…
Cabinet & Vanity Installation in Houston · Precise installation of kitchen cabinets…
Stair & Railing Repair in Houston · Squeaky treads, loose banisters, worn stringers…
Deck & Porch Repair in Houston · Houston's heat, humidity and hard rains are tough on decks and porches…
Fascia, Soffit & Exterior Trim Repair in Houston · Peeling paint and soft fascia boards are the first sign of rot moving in along…

How a Job Works in Houston

You call us at (832) 462-7903 or reach out online. We schedule a free on-site assessment. Our crew walks your property, looks at the damaged wood, asks questions about what you've noticed (soft spots, bouncy floors, doors out of square, visible rot in siding or fascia), and documents the scope. We talk through repair versus replacement, explain what the wood can still do, and give you an honest estimate. No surprises, no upsell.

When you're ready, we schedule the work. We bring the materials and tools. We may need to coordinate with your HOA if you're in a deed-restricted community, or verify permit requirements with the Houston Building Department if the work is structural (load-bearing wall removal, floor joist or beam replacement, or exterior deck work, rules vary, and we defer to the local department). We do the carpentry, clean up debris, and walk through the finished work with you.

Our crew is the same team that quoted the job. We leave your property clean. We document damage for insurance claims if you need it, and we answer questions after we're done.

Wood rot repair in Houston starts at $650. Termite damage repair typically runs $1,200 and up, depending on how much framing has failed. Floor joist and subfloor repair starts at $1,800. Structural work like beam replacement or load-bearing wall alteration starts at $3,500 and often requires a licensed structural engineer and a permit. Finish carpentry, crown molding, baseboard, casing, custom built-ins, door installation, cabinet work, ranges from $350 to $1,900 depending on scope and materials. Deck and porch repair starts at $900. Fascia, soffit, and exterior trim repair starts at $700. Cost depends on the wood species, how much is damaged, whether repair or replacement makes sense, access to the work area, and whether permits apply. Call us at (832) 462-7903 for a free estimate. We'll give you a ballpark on the phone and a firm quote after the on-site walk.

✅ EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm, fully insured for work in Houston and nearby areas.

I found soft wood in my deck frame or under my pier-and-beam house. How fast does rot spread in Houston?

Houston's humidity and heat accelerate wood decay. If you've found soft or spongy wood in a deck frame, fascia, sill plate, or floor joist, it's worth looking at within a few weeks. Rot doesn't happen overnight, but it advances steadily in our climate. We can assess the damage, explain how far it's gone, and tell you whether repair is still possible or replacement is the honest answer. Call us at (832) 462-7903.

My pest inspector found termite damage in my floor joists. What do I do now?

Get a copy of the inspection report and call us. We repair and replace termite-damaged wood, sill plates, rim joists, floor joists, rim boards, and framing. We work from your pest report. We don't treat or eliminate the infestation, that's a separate trade, but we restore the structural wood. Depending on how much damage there is, repair may be enough, or we may need to sister new joists alongside the damaged ones or replace sections outright. We'll walk you through it.

Do I need a permit for wood rot repair or floor joist replacement in Houston?

Permit rules vary. Simple rot repair to fascia or siding usually doesn't require a permit. Floor joist or subfloor replacement, beam work, or structural alterations do. We check with the Houston Building Department on your behalf. If a permit is needed, we'll guide you through it. Structural work often requires a licensed structural engineer to size beams and sign off on the design.

My floors are bouncy and slightly out of level. Is that a sign of floor joist failure?

Bouncy or soft floors in Houston are often a sign that floor joists or subfloor have absorbed moisture, rotted, or been damaged by termites. The clay soil under our pier-and-beam homes heaves and settles, and moisture wicks up into the wood. We assess the joists and subfloor, explain what's failed and what's still sound, and tell you whether repair or replacement makes sense. It's worth a look sooner rather than later.

I live in a deed-restricted community in Houston. Do I need HOA approval for carpentry work?

Many Houston neighborhoods, especially in areas like Meyerland and the suburbs, have HOA rules about exterior work. We can help coordinate with your HOA if needed. Interior work (finish carpentry, doors, cabinets, trim) usually doesn't require approval. Exterior work (deck repair, fascia and soffit replacement, siding work) often does. Let us know upfront, and we'll handle the communication.

Are you fully insured and bonded for wood rot and termite damage repair?

Yes. We are fully insured. We carry general liability and workers' compensation. We've been in business in Houston since 2016. We're an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm. When you hire us, you're working with a crew that carries the insurance and credentials to do the work right.

What's the best time of year to repair wood rot or termite damage in Houston?

Wood damage doesn't wait for the calendar. Houston's humidity and termite pressure run year-round. If you've found rot or termite damage, we can address it any time. Summer heat and afternoon thunderstorms make outdoor work hotter and muddier, but the work gets done. Fall and early spring are pleasant. Winter is mild and dry. The real question is how far the damage has advanced, not the season. Call us to assess it.