Wood Rot & Dry Rot Repair Pacifica, CA 94044

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Pacifica takes the Pacific head-on, and your house takes it with you. Salt spray, horizontal rain, and marine fog keep the wood on your home damp year-round, which means wood rot, soft decks, and weather-beaten trim are not occasional problems here, they're permanent conditions that need honest attention.

San Francisco Carpentry has been serving Pacifica and the surrounding San Francisco area since 2016. We repair and replace the structural and finish carpentry that the coast wears down, from Sharp Park to Linda Mar. When we find wood rot in your sill plate, a soft floor joist, or fascia that's failing, we explain what it is, what it costs to fix, and whether repair or replacement makes sense. Same crew does the work, every time.

Carpentry in Pacifica (94044)

Pacifica's housing stock tells the story of the coast. You've got Victorians and Edwardians with original millwork and deep eaves that collect salt and moisture, 1920s and 1940s stucco-over-wood rows where the wood frame underneath is slowly failing, mid-century Doelger and Westlake tracts with simple framing that's now a century old, and plenty of pre-1978 homes where lead-safe work practices are not optional. Many of these buildings have settled for decades, so sloping floors, sticking doors, out-of-square openings, and rebuilt back stairs are the normal condition, not a defect to panic about. What does matter is catching wood rot before it spreads, replacing floor joists and subfloors that have gone soft, and installing weather-tight doors and trim that actually shed water instead of holding it.

Our team handles wood rot and dry rot repair, termite damage repair, floor joist and subfloor work, structural framing, finish carpentry, deck and porch repair, exterior trim, and door installation. We've worked on the Victorian blocks near the library, the mid-century neighborhoods around Westlake, and the newer homes on the hillsides where drainage and settling create their own challenges. We're fully insured and EPA Lead-Safe Certified, which matters in a neighborhood where lead paint is everywhere.

Our services in Pacifica

Wood Rot & Dry Rot Repair in Pacifica · San Francisco's fog belt makes dry rot a fact of life for wood-frame homes. We c…
Termite Damage Repair in Pacifica · After the exterminator leaves, the damaged wood stays. We replace termite-eaten …
Floor Joist & Subfloor Repair in Pacifica · Sagging, bouncy or soft floors in older San Francisco homes usually trace to dam…
Beam Replacement & Load-Bearing Wall Removal in Pacifica · Open-concept conversions and failing beams call for real structural carpentry. W…
Framing & Structural Carpentry in Pacifica · Remodel framing done right: new interior walls, garage and basement build-outs, …
Finish & Trim Carpentry in Pacifica · The details that separate a real finish carpenter from a handyman: tight miters,…
Crown Molding & Baseboard Installation in Pacifica · Crown molding, baseboards, chair rail and window trim installed with the coped j…
Custom Built-Ins & Shelving in Pacifica · Built-in bookshelves, window seats, media walls, closet systems and Murphy beds …
Interior Door Installation & Repair in Pacifica · Doors that stick, swing open on their own, or never latched right, a San Francis…
Exterior & Entry Door Installation in Pacifica · Entry, back and French doors installed weather-tight against fog and wind-driven…
Cabinet & Vanity Installation in Pacifica · Precise installation of kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and laundry storage,…
Stair & Railing Repair in Pacifica · Squeaky treads, loose banisters, worn stringers: we repair and rebuild the stair…
Deck & Porch Repair in Pacifica · Fog and salt air are hard on decks and porches. We replace rotted boards, posts …
Fascia, Soffit & Exterior Trim Repair in Pacifica · Peeling paint and soft fascia boards are the first sign of rot moving in. We rep…

How a Job Works in Pacifica

You call us at (628) 285-5429 or reach out online. We come to your home in Pacifica, walk the property, look at the damage, and talk through what we see. There's no charge for that conversation. We take photos, we ask questions, and we explain what's happening in plain language. If it's structural work like removing a load-bearing wall or replacing floor joists, we'll tell you upfront that a permit from the Pacifica Building Department is likely required and that a licensed structural engineer may need to size the beam. We don't do engineering, but we know when you need it.

Once you approve the scope and price, our crew shows up on schedule. If access is tight (and it often is on the older blocks near Pacifica Avenue or in the Linda Mar neighborhood), we plan for that. We protect your home and yard, we work clean, and we explain what we're doing as we go. If we find something unexpected, we stop and call you before we keep going. When the work is done, we haul debris, we clean up, and we walk through the finished job with you.

We document everything for insurance purposes if you need it. We can help you photograph damage and describe it clearly for a claim, but we don't promise outcomes. That's between you and your carrier.

Pricing for carpentry work in Pacifica depends on what's actually wrong and how big the job is. Wood rot repair in a sill or fascia might start around $650 to $1,200. A soft floor joist or subfloor repair typically runs $1,800 and up, depending on how many joists need sistering or replacement and how accessible they are. Deck and porch repair in the salt air environment usually costs between $900 and $3,000 or more, depending on how much framing is compromised. Finish work like door installation, trim, crown molding, and baseboard ranges from $350 to $1,900 depending on scope. Structural work like beam replacement or load-bearing wall removal starts at $3,500 and goes up from there, plus the cost of a structural engineer and permit. The best way to know what your job will cost is to have us come out, look at it, and give you a real number. Call us at (628) 285-5429 for a free estimate.

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Why does wood rot happen so fast in Pacifica?

The marine layer and salt air keep exterior wood damp for most of the year. Wood rot is a year-round problem here, not a seasonal one. Redwood and Douglas fir, the common framing woods in older Pacifica homes, are naturally rot-resistant, but they need to dry out between rains. In Pacifica, they often don't. Add salt spray to the equation and you get accelerated decay in fascia, soffit, sill plates, and deck framing. Winter rains turn small leaks into visible water damage and soft wood. The fix is to catch it early, replace the affected wood, and make sure water can't get back in.

My floor near the kitchen is bouncy and slightly soft. Do I need to replace the whole subfloor?

Not necessarily. We'll come out and probe the floor joist and subfloor with a screwdriver or awl to see how deep the rot goes. If it's surface damage on the rim joist or the first inch or two of the subfloor, we can often sister a new joist alongside the old one, replace the damaged subfloor section, and leave the rest alone. If the rot is deep or widespread, yes, replacement makes more sense. Either way, we explain what we find and what the honest repair is. Call (628) 285-5429 to schedule a walkthrough.

How much does it cost to repair a rotted deck in Pacifica?

Deck repair here typically starts around $900 for minor work and can easily run $3,000 or more if the frame is compromised. The cost depends on how much of the deck framing has rotted, whether the ledger board (the connection to your house) needs work, how many deck boards need replacement, and whether the stairs or railings are involved. A full deck frame replacement is usually more expensive than repair, but sometimes it's the only honest answer. We'll look at your deck, tell you what's sound and what needs to come out, and give you a real price.

Do I need a permit to repair my deck or replace my floor joists in Pacifica?

Permits are commonly required for structural work like replacing floor joists, altering a load-bearing wall, or rebuilding a deck. Requirements and thresholds vary, and you need to verify with the Pacifica Building Department. We know the code and we'll tell you upfront if a permit is likely. If structural work like beam replacement or load-bearing wall removal is involved, a licensed structural engineer will need to size the beam and provide engineered drawings. We don't do engineering, but we work with engineers and we know the process.

My pest inspector found termite damage. Can you repair it and make sure it doesn't come back?

We repair and replace the wood that termites have damaged. We work from your pest inspection report and replace the framing, joists, or trim that's been eaten. We don't treat, fumigate, or chemically control termites. That's a separate licensed trade. What we do is remove the damaged wood and install new framing that's sound. Whether the infestation is gone is a question for your pest control company, not us. We repair the damage.

We have a Victorian with original trim and millwork. Can you match it?

We can. Pacifica has a lot of Victorians and Edwardians with deep baseboards, crown molding, casing, and wainscoting that are part of the character of the home. We source matching material when we can, we scribe and fit new trim to the old, and we handle coped joints so the work looks seamless. If the original profile is no longer made, we work with a millwork shop to match it as closely as possible. It's slower and more expensive than generic trim, but it's the right answer for a home that has it.

What should I do to prevent rot and water damage during the rainy season?

Check your gutters and downspouts before the heavy rains start and clean them out. Make sure water is flowing away from your foundation and your deck. Look at your fascia, soffit, and exterior trim for cracks, gaps, or peeling paint, and seal them. Check your door jambs and window sills for gaps or rot. If you see soft wood, discoloration, or water stains on interior walls or ceilings, don't wait. Call us early in the season before the rains get heavy. Winter rains expose leaks that summer weather hides. Spring is when we do most of our deck and porch rebuilds, so if you need structural work, call sooner rather than later.