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Structural & Foundation Support

Wood rot repair under the house, with the moisture source stopped

Rotted joists, subfloor, sill plates and beam ends cut out and replaced with sound lumber, then protected from moisture.

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Wood Rot Repair

Wood rot is the slow result of long-term moisture. It begins at sill plates, beam ends and joists near leaks and spreads quietly until the wood loses its strength. By the time floors feel soft, the damage is often well along.

We repair wood rot in crawl spaces across Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Rotted sections are cut back to solid wood, replaced with new lumber and tied into the existing framing, and the moisture source is dealt with so the new wood stays dry.

What you get

Done right, from the first walk-through

01

Probing and mapping

We find the extent of the rot, not just what is visible.

02

Cut-out and replacement

Damaged wood is replaced with new lumber connected to sound framing.

03

Sill plate and subfloor repair

Common problem areas are rebuilt where needed.

04

Source of moisture addressed

Leaks, vents, drainage or condensation are fixed so rot does not return.

The process

How your service comes together

  1. 1

    Probe and plan

    We check the framing and mark what needs replacement.

  2. 2

    Remove and replace

    Rotted wood is removed and new lumber is installed and connected.

  3. 3

    Protect

    We deal with moisture and treat or seal as appropriate.

FAQ

Common questions about wood rot repair

Can rotted wood be saved?

Light surface damage can sometimes be stabilized. Wood that has lost strength should be replaced.

Is rot the same as termite damage?

They look different. Rot comes from moisture and fungi, while termites tunnel and eat wood. Both can be present, and we note which we see.

Will rot come back?

Not if the moisture source is fixed. That is why we look for the cause as part of every repair.

Related services

Often planned together

Floor Joist Repair Floor Joist RepairDamaged joists strengthened so floors feel solid again.Learn more Beam & Girder Repair Beam & Girder RepairThe beam that carries your floors, repaired and re-supported.Learn more Crawl Space Waterproofing WaterproofingA dry crawl space built around where your water really comes from.Learn more

Service areas

Nashville and the cities all around it

From Clarksville to Shelbyville and Dickson to Cookeville, pick your city to see the crawl space work we handle in your part of Middle Tennessee.

Nashville Antioch Arrington Bellevue Brentwood Clarksville College Grove Columbia Cookeville Dickson Fairview Franklin Gallatin Goodlettsville Hendersonville Hermitage La Vergne Lebanon Madison Mt. Juliet Murfreesboro Nolensville Shelbyville Smyrna Spring Hill Springfield Thompson's Station White House

Not on the list? Call 615-431-3789. We take projects across Middle Tennessee.

Let us help with your wood rot repair

Call, text or send the form. Tell us what is going on under your house and what you have in mind, and we will take it from there.

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