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Wood rot repair — Carpenter and joiner
Show where the timber is soft, damaged or repeatedly wet, including the surrounding construction in photographs. Explain previous leaks and repairs so the provider can distinguish a local joinery defect from continuing water entry or damage affecting a load-bearing component.
Service scope
Assessment and repair of decayed timber after identifying the affected component, extent of damage and moisture source. Repairing a window sill, door frame or structural member requires different decisions, and cosmetic filling alone does not establish that the cause has been resolved.
What is normally included
- Assessment of local timber decay
- Agreed repair or replacement of affected joinery
- Coordination of moisture-source investigation
What is not included
- Concealing unresolved decay beneath decoration
- Structural repair without appropriate assessment
Typical tasks
- Identify the affected timber component
- Assess visible decay and moisture history
- Agree repair versus replacement extent
- Carry out the specified joinery repair
- Confirm finishing and follow-up responsibilities
What to include in your brief
- Component and location
- Close and wider photographs
- Moisture or leak history
- Previous repairs and coatings
- Access and heritage considerations
Choosing the right professional
Ask what evidence supports the proposed repair and how the source of wetting will be addressed. For older joinery, discuss compatible repair and retention before assuming complete replacement; structural uncertainty needs the relevant specialist assessment.
Important considerations
- The visible patch may understate concealed decay
- Repaired timber may deteriorate again if moisture continues
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