Top Rated Wood Rot Repairs in Kansas City

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EXPERT WOOD ROT REPAIRS

Replacing Siding Sheets 

Siding sheets come in a variety of materials and sizes, including popular 4x8, 4x9, and even 4x10 sheets. Unfortunately, no single home improvement store carries every size and type, making sourcing specific siding sheets a challenge.


With over a decade of experience replacing siding sheets in the Kansas City area, we’ve developed a deep understanding of where to find and how to properly install all types of siding materials. This includes the critical step of installing a vapor barrier, which many companies often overlook.


Rest assured, we’ll never pressure you into unnecessary repairs. Our commitment is to provide honest, reliable service and quality workmanship

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Replacing Lap Siding

Lap siding is available in a range of materials and sizes, including popular options like composite (engineered wood) in single, double 5, and triple 4 profiles, beveled cedar, and smooth board lap siding. Unfortunately, some older styles are no longer manufactured, making replacements difficult to find.


Drawing on over a decade of experience in the Olathe area, we’ve mastered the art of sourcing and installing all types of lap siding. This includes crucial steps like vapor barrier installation and using high-quality OSB (as shown in the image), often overlooked by other contractors.


You can trust Home Pros Painting to provide honest, reliable service and quality workmanship. We’ll never pressure you into unnecessary repairs.

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Replacing Trim Boards 

Trim boards come in various materials and sizes, such as composite (engineered wood/Smartside), pine, cedar, and PVC.


Choosing the right material for each application is crucial. For instance, PVC is ideal for areas exposed to frequent water exposure (rain or sprinklers) as it won’t rot like wood. Pressure-treated wood, on the other hand, should never be used on surfaces that will be painted, as its preservatives can cause premature paint failure.



With over a decade of experience in the Overland Park area, we’ve mastered the art of installing all types of trim boards.


Trust Home Pros Painting for honest, reliable service and quality workmanship. We’ll never pressure you into unnecessary repairs.

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You know the wood rot  is

there but refuse to fix it.


Wrinkled brown spots?


Cracked and spongy texture?


It doesn't have to be that way:


  • our estimates are free


  • no-hard sale tactics



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Moisture and Your Wood: The Hidden Culprit Behind Wood Rot

CAUSES OF WOOD ROT

Simple science: wood rot, also known as wood decay, is primarily caused by fungi. These organisms thrive in moist environments and feed on the cellulose and lignin in wood, breaking down its structure and causing it to deteriorate.




Street smarts: technically there's various categories of wood rot such as wet rot, dry rot, soft rot, and many more. It all comes down to moisture not being able to evaporate properly due to different factors.  These factors could be due to a design issue (water coming off roof) or improper drainage or lack of paint protecting the wood.

HOW TO PREVENT WOOD ROT

Simple science: it's all about allowing the wood to dry properly to keep the fungi away. There's moisture in just about every material but the key is to keep it between the ideal numbers of 10% to 14% if possible. You definitely to keep it under 20%.



Street smarts: allowing the house to dry up requires good gutters and downspouts, adequate paint on the surface, proper drainage, replacing any cracked wood, caulking gaps, and avoiding water hitting the same spots like with a sprinkler system. If it's impossible to do the above then perhaps using a PVC material may do the trick.


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Does your Kansas City home need some wood rot replaced?? 


Is your siding showing sign of swelling at the bottom edges?? 


Do you have holes in wood? 



At Home Pros Painting And Home Repairs we offer more than just painting services.  


If your home has wood rot, dry rot, splintered wood, holes in the siding, or any kind of damage we are the ones to call to get fixed ASAP.  Our paint crews are capable of not only painting your house but also taking care of any exterior wood damage. 


The cause of these issues is primarily wetness  that doesn't allow the substrate to dry out enough to maintain proper moisture levels. All materials have some level of moisture but when that level gets too high for too long then it attracts fungi which start the process of decaying the wood. 


Whether its fungi or wetness the bottom line is that it has to go.  It needs to be removed from the house so it doesn't spread and create bigger structural problems. 


The advantage of choosing Home Pros for your home repair is that you don't have to hire carpenters in addition to painters.   Since we handle both kind of services you don't have to go through the hassle of getting multiple quotes and making time for people to show up to your house to provide estimates. 


Keep reading why its critical to fix wood rot...

Carpentry & Wood Rot Repair Process

Detail On-Site Estimate 

Booking your free estimate has never been easier using our online booking calendar tool.  Pick a day and time that best works for you and your estimate will be scheduled. You will receive reminders prior to the appointment.

  • Our estimator will visit your home to measure and assess all surfaces to be painted or repaired. Most visits last less than an hour and there's no hard sales tactics.
  • The estimate will be written in detail by line items showing the amount and cost of the work. You know exactly what you're paying for and it can easily be adjusted.
  • Estimates are emailed within 48 hours unless you request another means of delivery. You review the estimate at your leisure and let us know when you are ready to proceed.
  • Depending on the time of the year most projects are started within 3-7 days. We work year round provided the temperature is no lower than 35 degrees.
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Project Preparation And Paint

We prepare by purchasing all approved materials on the scope of work document. Once on site if additional damage is discovered we notify the homeowner to provide pricing and obtain approval. 

  • We always use brand new materials on all of our projects. We always provide budget friendly options.
  • Damaged materials that are removed are replaced by the end end of the day.  We never leave openings overnight to your home.
  • All installed materials are caulked at seams, gaps, and nail heads. The goal is to keep water, snow, and humidity out of the house.
  • We apply primer to bare wood prior to applying paint. 
  • Removed materials are neatly stacked in a designated area until disposed of at the completion of the project.
  •  Remove all masking materials, clean up area, and discard all debris.
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Project Review And Follow Up

Trust Home Pros to give you peace-of-mind on your exterior carpentry project by conducting a 1 year follow up visit free of charge.  No other company in the Kansas City area provides this service.  We wonder why??


 

  • Upon project completion the lead painter on the project will conduct a thorough walk-thru to review the work and address any issues pointed out right there on the spot.
  • If you happen to see something that is missed at the walk-thru just contact our office and we will send someone out within 3 days to fix.
  • You receive a 1 year transferable warranty certificate via email which is a great marketing tool if you're selling your house. 
  • Approximately 1 year after the project is completed we will send out a notice letting you know it's time for the project checkup.
  • You schedule a day and time that works for you and review the project with our painter.  Any issues discovered are fixed right there on the spot.
  • Painters are human and no matter how much we brag about workmanship and warranties things do happen.  We are there for you to handle those "things" that happen related to the paint project.

 

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Frequently Asked  Wood Rot Questions

Got a question? We’re here to help.
  • How much does it cost to fix wood rot or replace exterior siding?

    The cost to replace wood rot or siding  on a house depends on various factors:

    • location of repair
    • type of material being installed
    • do we have to remove other items
    • location of the house
    • size of lumber or siding being replaced

    This is truly one of those projects where it has to be seen by the estimator (or perhaps a picture submitted to us) in order to see first hand what all is involved.


    Our company has established pricing based on the size and type of lumber being replaced.  So for example if you wanted to replace 1x3 size trim on the corners of your chimney then you would be looking at $45 per 8ft section.  If you wanted to replace a sheet of siding you would be looking at $120.  If the siding sheet is on the 2nd or 3rd level then it would be priced slightly more.



  • What kind of materials do you use for carpentry?

    Our first goal with any carpentry work is to try and match what is in place. So if you have pine we replace with pine so everything matches.


    At times it's more feasible to replace with a better grade material. An example would be that if you have a piece of trim that keeps rotting out where the down spouts are located then it might be best to install a piece of smart trim or PVC to keep from happening again in the future  or at least prolong the rot from coming back.


    One big challenge is trying to get the same design or size.  The sizing and design are some times not available--especially if you have an older home.  We wok with homeowners to come up with a viable solution that takes care of the problem with minimal impact to the aesthetics. 

  • How long do you warranty exterior carpentry repairs?

    Our standard carpentry repair warranty is 1 year from completion.  


    The reason we can't go longer is that we have no control over the effect the environment plays on the house.


    In the Kansas City area we go through some extreme conditions which causes houses to contract and expand.  Depending on the amount of expansion and contraction, boards can move significanlty causing seams to split.


    As a standard policy we use Sherwin Williams Powerhouse latex caulking. This is the  2nd best latex caulk that Sherwin Williams produces to help minimize these seam cracks.



  • Is primer required on replacement materials?

    Primer should be used on:

    • exposed bare wood
    • when the existing paint is not sound
    • metal siding or surfaces

    Think of primer as glue that bonds the surface being painted and the new paint. 


    Smart trim and PVC materials typically do not require primer as they already have a primer applied at the factory.


HERE IS WHY WE ARE THE BEST CHOICE:


We know painting the exterior of your house is a huge deal. That's why you don't pay until the work is completed.


We have a proven record of performing good work. Click here to check out our Google Reviews.


We are a local company Veteran owned and run.  Your support stays in our community and not to some franchise corporation in another state.


We are licensed, insured, and aren't afraid to come visit our project a year later. 


We are so confident in our workmanship that we offer a 2 year standard warranty.

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