Wood Rot, Siding & Carpentry
We don't paint over problems. Rotted siding, trim, soffits, fascia, and door frames are cut out and replaced with cedar, LP SmartSide, James Hardie, AZEK, or PVC by our carpenters, then painted so you can't tell where the repair was.
The Most Common Thing We Find
Most Kansas City Homes Have Some Rot. Most Homeowners Don't Know It.
Rot starts small and hides well: the bottom of a door frame, the end of a trim board, a section of siding behind a downspout. By the time it's obvious, it has often spread to the boards around it.
That's why every exterior estimate includes a walk-around where we point out soft spots, failed caulk, and exposed wood. Homeowners tell us it's one of the most valuable parts of the visit.
Found During An EstimateWhat We Repair
From Siding To Soffits, We Fix What Others Paint Over
Siding
Lap, panel, and board-and-batten siding, replaced board by board or by section.
Trim & Corners
Window and corner trim, frieze boards, and bandboards where water collects.
Soffits & Fascia
Rotted fascia behind gutters and soffits damaged by roof leaks or pests.
Doors & Door Trim
Rotted door frames, brick mold, and jambs, especially at the bottom corners.
Garage Trim
Garage door jambs and headers that take a beating from weather and bumps.
Window Sills
Sills and casings where caulk has failed and water sits.
Chimney Chases
Siding and trim on wood-framed chimney chases, a common rot spot.
Columns & Posts
Porch columns and post bases that wick water from below.
Materials
Higher-Quality Materials We Won't Compromise On
Many contractors cut corners with cheaper materials. Arrowhead Painting doesn't. We'll recommend the right material based on your wants and needs, then prime and paint it to blend with the rest of your exterior.
- Cedar
- LP SmartSide
- James Hardie
- AZEK Trim
- PVC Trim
- AZEK and PVC trim for ground-level trim and door frames that never fully dry out
- LP SmartSide to match engineered siding on newer homes
- Cedar for natural wood homes and custom profiles
- Proper flashing and sealing so the new boards don't fail the same way
New Boards Going InHow It Works
Our Proven Wood Rot Repair & Carpentry Process
Part 1
Find It
- 1InspectWe probe trim and siding and show you every soft spot.
- 2Itemized Quote With PhotosEvery area we’ll replace is circled in red on photos, so you know exactly what’s getting fixed.
Part 2
Fix It
- 3Remove Damaged WoodCut back to solid wood. Hidden damage? We show you first.
- 4New MaterialCedar, LP SmartSide, James Hardie, AZEK, or PVC.
- 5Seal & PaintFlashed, caulked, and painted to match.
Repairs In Progress
Real Repairs On Kansas City Homes
Wood Rot & Siding Repair Near You
Kansas City Wood Rot Repair Contractors
Arrowhead Painting provides wood rot repair, siding repair, siding replacement, and exterior carpentry across the Kansas City metro. We replace rotted trim, fascia, soffits, door frames, and window sills, then paint everything to match. We repair wood rot and siding in Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Lenexa, Shawnee, Mission, Roeland Park, Prairie Village, Kansas City, North Kansas City, Parkville, Lee's Summit, Greenwood, Blue Springs, Grandview, Belton, and Raymore.
FAQ
Wood Rot Questions
Do You Do Carpentry Work?
Yes. Carpentry is a big part of our repair work. We install new siding, fascia, soffits, trim, door trim, window trim, corner boards, frieze boards, garage door jambs, window sills, columns, and chimney chase siding, using cedar, LP SmartSide, James Hardie, AZEK, or PVC. Everything we install is caulked, primed, and painted to blend with the rest of your home.
What Causes Wood Rot On A House?
Wood rot is caused by fungi that grow when wood stays wet. On houses it usually starts where water collects: failed caulk joints, the bottoms of door frames and trim, siding near roofs and gutters, and boards close to the ground or decks.
Can Rotted Wood Just Be Filled And Painted?
Small surface damage can sometimes be repaired with epoxy, but rot that has gone soft or deep needs to be cut out and replaced. Painting over rot traps moisture and lets it spread. We'll show you exactly what we find and recommend the right fix.
What Materials Do You Use For Replacement?
We match or upgrade what's on your home: cedar, LP SmartSide, James Hardie fiber cement, and PVC trim. PVC and fiber cement are great choices for areas that stay wet because they don't rot.
Do You Only Do Wood Rot Repair As Part Of A Paint Job?
Most of our wood repair is done alongside an exterior repaint so everything is primed, painted, and warrantied together. Call us to talk about your project and we'll let you know the best approach.
How Do You Price Wood Rot Repair?
We find and mark visible rot during the estimate and price it in your quote. If we uncover hidden damage once boards come off, we show you photos and discuss it with you before doing any additional work.
How Do I Know If My House Has Wood Rot?
Press on the bottoms of door frames, window sills, trim boards near the ground, and fascia behind gutters. Soft, spongy, cracked, or discolored wood usually means rot. We check for it on every exterior estimate.
Should I Repair Wood Rot Before Painting My House?
Yes. Painting over rotted wood hides the problem and the paint will fail quickly. We replace rotted wood first so your new paint job has a solid surface to protect.
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