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Wood rot repair — Painter
Show the damaged component, not only the soft patch. A window sill, door frame or load-bearing member can require very different intervention. Describe recurring damp and earlier repairs, and request an assessment of repair versus replacement before accepting a cosmetic filling proposal.
Service scope
Assessment and local repair of decayed timber components, commonly within painted joinery. Repair may involve removal of unsound material, suitable repair compounds or timber replacement, but the moisture cause and remaining structural soundness must be assessed before choosing the approach.
What is normally included
- Assessment of affected joinery
- Defined local timber or compatible resin repair
- Preparation for subsequent decoration
What is not included
- Filling over active decay without assessment
- Structural timber design or wholesale replacement assumed within a minor repair
Typical tasks
- Inspect the extent of visible deterioration
- Identify possible moisture-entry points
- Assess the remaining sound timber
- Complete the agreed local repair
- Document decoration and moisture-remedy follow-up
What to include in your brief
- Component location and function
- Photographs of affected and surrounding timber
- Known water-entry history
- Previous repair materials if known
- Access and desired final finish
Choosing the right professional
Choose a provider who explains how the timber condition and moisture source will be assessed. Ask when a local repair is unsuitable and who will carry out any replacement or building repair; the product choice alone does not establish that the component is sound.
Important considerations
- Decay can extend beyond the visible surface
- Repair compounds have product-specific substrate and moisture requirements
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