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Dry Rot and Leak Repair
Dry Rot and Leak Repair in Oakland
We find where the water gets in, fix what it ruined, and finish the walls so you’d never know.
Dry rot repair in Oakland and the East Bay, done as one job. We find where the water is getting in and stop it, replace the rotted framing, sheathing and trim, and close it all back up: siding, plaster or drywall, and paint. Leaks and water damage work the same way. We work across Oakland and the East Bay, from the Oakland Hills to Rockridge, Montclair and Piedmont.
In the rainThe best time to find a leak
InsuranceWe work with your homeowners’ insurance
PermitsWe pull them and handle inspections
One crewFrom the leak to the paint
Leaking Now? We’ll Come Out in the Rain.
A leak is hardest to find on a dry day. During a storm we can see where the water is actually going: where it gets in, where it runs, and where it ends up. So if something is leaking right now, book a time or email us, and we can come look while it’s still raining.
Every Leak Is Different
Some leaks are a couple of hours on a roof. Others take days of opening walls, drying and rebuilding. Rot is the same. We’ll tell you which one you have once we’ve seen it.
Leaks and Water Damage
Roofs, windows, doors, siding, and the places where a deck or balcony meets the house. We fix the source, then repair everything the water reached.
What we check
- Roof and flashing
- Windows and doors
- Siding and trim
- Deck and balcony connections
- Ceilings and walls below the leak
Dry Rot
Rot needs water to grow. We replace the rotted wood and stop the water that fed it, so the repair doesn’t need repairing.
What we check
- Deck beams, joists, posts and ledgers
- Sills and rim framing where the deck meets the house
- Crawlspace framing and moisture
- Window sills and trim
- Siding near the ground
Dry Rot Repair Starts With the Water
On a deck in Montclair, the rot had been going for decades. It was repair on top of repair. In the photo at the top of this page, the second piece of that beam is an earlier fix: a whole new member someone added, and it rotted too. We took out the old beam and the failed repair, put in a new beam, and capped it with metal flashing so water runs off it instead of soaking in.
One Crew From the Leak to the Paint
- Finding where the water gets in
- Opening what’s wet or rotted, and only that
- Drying it out before anything closes
- Rotted framing, sheathing and trim replaced
- Flashing and seals so it stays dry
- Plaster or drywall repaired to match
- Siding, trim and paint
- Permit and inspections
Inside the House, We Contain the Mess
When the damage is inside, the work area gets wrapped in plastic, the floors and furniture are covered, and a HEPA air scrubber, up to 2,000 CFM, runs while the walls are open. Its filter is certified to catch 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns.
- Plastic barrier walls around the work area
- Floors and furniture covered
- HEPA air scrubber, up to 2,000 CFM
How a Repair Goes
1. Free 15-Minute Call, Then a Walk-Through
If it’s raining, even better: we can see where the water goes.
- Where the water gets in, and how far it has gone
- What has to open and what can stay
2. Open Up and Dry Out
We open what’s wet or rotted, and only that, and let it dry before anything closes.
- Barriers and protection go up first inside the house
- Dry before we rebuild
3. Repair the Source and the Structure
Rotted framing, sheathing and trim replaced, and the leak itself fixed.
- Permit pulled when the work needs one
- Inspections handled by us
4. Flash and Close Up
Flashing and seals so water runs off, then the walls and siding close back up.
- Plaster or drywall repaired to match
- Siding and trim put back
5. Paint and Final
Paint, final inspection and cleanup.
- Finished to match the rest of the house
- Final inspection and sign-off
Questions We Hear
Will you come out during a storm?
Yes. A storm is the best time to look at a leak, because we can see where the water is actually going.
Do you work with homeowners’ insurance?
Yes. We work with homeowners’ insurance.
Do I need a permit for dry rot repair in Oakland?
Yes. The City of Oakland requires a building permit to repair termite or dry rot damage. We pull it and handle the inspections.
How much does dry rot repair cost?
It depends on what we find. Some rot is a few hours of work. Some has spread through framing that’s been repaired before. We’ll give you a price once we’ve seen it.
How long does a leak repair take?
Some leaks are one visit: a couple of hours on a roof and it’s done. Others take days of opening, drying and rebuilding. We’ll tell you which after the walk-through.
Will the rot come back?
Rot needs water. We find where the water gets in and stop it before we close anything up, so the new wood stays dry.
Can you match our plaster and siding?
Yes. We repair plaster in plaster, drywall in drywall, and match siding and trim to what’s there.
Related: Home Renovation Whole-House Rewiring
What Our Clients Say About Us
Leaking Now? Let’s Take a Look.
Book a free 15-minute call and tell us where the water is.
Prefer email? info@beyondgreen.us
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