Exterior Wood Rot Repair & Carpentry

Stop the decay. We replace the rot before we paint.

Painting over rot is like putting a band-aid on a broken bone.

It’s a common story in Tulsa: You hire a painting crew, they power wash the house, and they caulk over the soft spots in your trim. Two years later, the paint peels off, and the wood underneath is practically mulch.

At HomeBase, we are Carpenters first, Painters second. We know that moisture is the enemy of your home’s structure. Before a single drop of paint touches your siding, we probe, cut out, and replace every inch of compromised wood.

Common Rot “Hot Spots” We Fix:

  • Window Sills & Brick Mold: Water settles here first. We cut out the mushy bottom corners and replace them with rot-proof PVC or treated lumber.
  • Dormers & Chimneys: These high-exposure areas take a beating from the Oklahoma wind. We replace rotted corner boards and ensure the flashing is shedding water correctly.
  • Fascia & Soffit: If you see a hole in your roofline, it’s likely rot or squirrel damage. We replace the fascia board to seal your attic and restore your roof’s edge.
  • Column Bases: Porch posts often wick water up from the concrete. We install stand-offs and replace the bases with composite materials that will never rot again.

Don’t let a small soft spot turn into a structural nightmare.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rot Repair

Do you use wood or PVC?

For trim work (brick mold, window sills, fascia), we highly recommend Cellular PVC. It looks and paints exactly like wood, but it is made of plastic, meaning it is 100% impervious to water and insects. It costs a little more upfront but lasts forever.

Can’t you just use “Wood Hardener” or Bondo?

For very small cosmetic dings, yes. But for structural rot or deep decay, “fillers” eventually fail because the wood around them continues to expand and contract. The only permanent fix is to cut it out and replace it with new material.

Do you paint the repair after you finish?

Yes. We always prime and paint our repairs to match your existing home color. We want the repair to be invisible.