Dry Rot Repair in Medina, WA
Rotted siding, soft trim or water-damaged wood? We find the source, repair the damage and protect your home from future moisture.
- From $600
- Free on-site estimate
- 24-month warranty
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Soft trim, rotted siding or a spongy corner? We repair the wood and stop the leak behind it. A soft window sill or a bubbling corner board is usually the last sign of water that has been getting behind the paint for years. We open the area, follow the moisture back to where it came in, remove every piece of decayed wood and rebuild the framing, sheathing, flashing and trim so the wall can shed water again. We serve homeowners across Medina and nearby Bellevue and Kirkland.
Why rot repair comes up so often in Medina
Rot on Medina homes often hides behind high-quality finishes. Cedar siding, shake accents and detailed trim can look intact while sheathing behind them has been absorbing water for years. Lake-facing walls, areas under complex roof intersections, and lower walls near irrigated beds are where we look first. We open the suspect area, follow the decay until we reach sound wood, and remove everything compromised. New sheathing, framing and trim go in with correct flashing and weather barrier. Finishes are matched closely, and we document each step so you have a clear record of the repair.
Medina is a small, mostly residential city on the Lake Washington shore, and its homes range from 1950s and 60s houses on large lots to substantial newer estates built after older homes were removed. Many properties have cedar siding, cedar shake accents, painted wood trim and multi-level decks or terraces facing the water. Inland streets near Overlake Golf and Country Club have large custom homes on landscaped lots. Evergreen Point, at the north end near the SR 520 bridge, holds waterfront homes with docks, boathouses and outdoor structures exposed directly to the lake.
Medina’s waterfront location means homes face wind and spray off Lake Washington, especially on west and south walls. Mature landscaping and large trees shade many properties, which keeps decks, trim and lower walls damp for extended periods. Long, gray winters slow drying even where sun reaches. Large windows and wide decks on lake-facing sides take the brunt of storms. Irrigation and landscape beds placed close to walls can add moisture where siding meets the foundation.
Our crew comes out from our Woodinville office, and we also work in nearby Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond and Mercer Island.
What else we fix in Medina homes with rot problems
When to call about rot repair in Medina
- Siding that bows, pulls loose or is stained below windows
- Wood that feels soft when you press it with a screwdriver
- Mushroom-like growth, stains or a musty smell near walls
- Rot found by a home inspector before a sale
- Paint that bubbles, peels or stays dark after rain
Our rot repair process, step by step
Probe and document
We test soft areas with an awl and a moisture meter and photograph everything before we quote.
Find the leak
We trace where the water comes from, so the repair fixes the cause, not just the wood.
Cut out all the rot
Damaged siding, sheathing and framing come out back to solid, dry wood.
Rebuild and flash
New framing and sheathing, house wrap, and the flashing that was missing.
Close up and paint
Siding and trim to match, caulked and primed or painted. Debris hauled away.
Recent rot repair projects near Medina
What we do in Medina
Columns and porch posts
Posts set on concrete wick water up and rot from the base.
Deck ledgers and rim joists
Where the deck meets the house, poor flashing rots the rim from inside.
Roof-to-wall joints
Missing kick-out flashing sends roof water straight into the wall below.
Sill plates and lower walls
Soil, bark and splash-back rot the framing at the bottom of the wall.
Door thresholds and jambs
Doors without a sill pan leak into the subfloor and jamb.
Fascia and soffits
Clogged gutters and no drip edge keep the fascia wet all winter.
Neighborhoods and permits in Medina
Homes on Evergreen Point and along the waterfront take direct exposure off the lake, so view decks, lake-facing windows and docks show wear first. Inland properties near Overlake Golf and Country Club are more sheltered but heavily landscaped, and shade and irrigation drive rot at lower walls and trim. Older mid-century homes remaining between the newer estates often have original wood siding and minimal flashing details.
Replacing a piece of trim or several deck boards with matching material is often permit-free. Framing repairs, new decks and larger siding or window projects generally require review. Medina is a small city that pays close attention to exterior work, so we speak with the City of Medina early and build any permit and inspection steps into the plan.
Repair options for rotted wood
| Option | When it fits | How long it lasts | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidate and fill | Shallow soft spots in trim that has not gone through the board | A few years, longer with good paint | $ |
| Replace the damaged section | Rot limited to part of a board, sill or corner | As long as new wood, when the leak is fixed | $$ |
| Replace the full board or trim run | Rot through the board or spread along it | 20+ years with flashing and paint | $$ |
| Rebuild framing and sheathing | Rot that reached studs, plates or sheathing | For the life of the wall, when the leak is fixed | $$$ |
What rot repair typically costs in Medina
| Project | Typical scope | Price range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small repair | A window sill, a corner board or one short trim run | $600 – $1,800 | 1 day |
| Medium repair | A section of siding and sheathing around a window or corner | $2,000 – $6,000 | 2–4 days |
| Large repair | Part of a wall opened up, with studs or plates replaced | $6,000 – $15,000 | 1–2 weeks |
| Whole-house rot work | Several areas around the house plus flashing upgrades | $15,000+ | 2+ weeks |
These are typical 2026 ranges we see for rot repair in Medina and nearby cities. Your price depends on what we find once the area is open, access and height, and the materials you choose. Every estimate is free, in writing and based on an on-site inspection with photos.
Rot repair in Medina: cost and timing
Most common causes
Missing or failed flashing
Roof-to-wall joints, window heads and deck ledgers without proper flashing feed water straight into the wall.
Paint and caulk that gave up
Once paint cracks at joints and end grain, wood soaks up rain and stays wet through the winter.
Gutters that overflow
Clogged or undersized gutters dump water onto fascia, trim and the lower wall every storm.
What drives the price in Medina
The price of rot repair in Medina depends on how far the damage goes once the wall is open, how much framing has to be replaced, how high the work is and what siding and trim have to be matched. A window sill or a single corner is a short job; rot that has spread behind a whole wall takes more. You get a written price after the free inspection, and we show you photos before any extra work.
Typical timeline
Small rot repairs are usually done within a few days. Bigger jobs with framing, a full wall or several spots around the house tend to run a week or two, with weather and paint cure time setting the pace.
Backed by a 24-month workmanship warranty
Written scope
You know exactly what is included before work starts, with photos of what we found.
Our own crew
The people who quote your job are the people who do it, start to finish.
Clean site daily
Debris is hauled away and your yard is left the way we found it.
24 months covered
If our workmanship fails within two years, we come back and make it right.
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Questions Medina homeowners ask about rot repair
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- Free on-site estimates
- 24-month workmanship warranty
Book a free rot repair inspection in Medina
We inspect the damage on-site, show you photos of what we find and give you a written price before any work starts.