A freestanding tub in a marble surround under a window, with a brass floor-mounted filler
Structural & moisture repair
  • Dry rot repair
  • Subfloor repair
  • Joist repair
  • Framing repair

Dry rot, water damage & structural repair in Sonoma County

We repair damaged subfloors, joists, framing, wall plates, and other structural conditions uncovered during kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

Pencil elevation of a primary bath: walk-in shower, freestanding tub under a linear fire, and a double vanity
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Pencil elevation of a double vanity between two open storage towers

One visit

We come to the house, measure the room and settle the scope with you before anything is priced.

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Pencil study of a freestanding tub and its floor-mounted filler

One written price

The scope and the schedule in writing before any work starts, and no change without your say.

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Pencil elevation of a walk-in shower with stone walls and a niche

One crew

Demolition through the last fixture, permits and inspections handled, the rest of the house kept livable.

A primary bathroom with a freestanding tub, a linear fireplace over marble and a walnut vanity
Pencil study of a linear fireplace set into a plaster wall above a stone surround
  • Active CA General Building Contractor License #1014179
  • Structural repair specialists
  • In-house crew
  • Forestville HQ, since 2015

Structural and moisture repair

New finishes should not cover damaged structure. When demolition exposes rot, water damage, or failed framing, we repair the underlying problem first.

Dry rot repair

Rotted framing is opened up, assessed, and repaired where water intrusion or prolonged moisture has damaged the wood.

A freestanding tub on a new oak floor between marble half-walls, under a window

Subfloors and joists

Water-damaged or weakened subflooring can be removed and replaced, with joists repaired or reinforced where needed.

A glass walk-in shower and a freestanding tub on a new oak floor

Wall plates and framing

Damaged studs, bottom plates, mudsills, framing connections, and related structural components repaired before the remodel continues.

A freestanding tub under a window, with a black floor-mounted filler

Structural and moisture repair questions

What structural and moisture problems do you repair?
Dry rot, damaged subfloors and joists, stem walls and wall framing, plumbing leaks and failed shower waterproofing, repaired before any finish goes back on.
Can the repair be part of a remodel?
Yes. Damage found when a kitchen or bathroom is opened up is repaired as part of the remodel, so the new room is built on sound framing.
Do you pull the permits for structural repair?
Yes, where the work needs them, and we manage the application and the inspections. Forestville, Guerneville, Occidental, Graton, Monte Rio, Bodega Bay and Penngrove are unincorporated, so their permits go through Permit Sonoma; Sebastopol, Windsor, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Petaluma and Sonoma have their own building departments.

Sonoma County, California

Bath & kitchen remodeling since 2015

Found water damage or dry rot?

Or call the office: (707) 303-0896

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