VANCOUVER Autumn 2026 OFFER: No Charge Rot Inspection or call 778.654.2255
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Railings, porch posts and balcony framing rot where water sits: at the bottom of posts, under the cap, at the ends of rails and where the floor meets the post. From the outside it can look fine under paint while the core of the post is soft. A railing that wobbles or a post that moves needs a look before anyone leans on it. We check the wood with a moisture meter, show you the readings, and tell you honestly whether it can be repaired or has to be rebuilt.
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Taras and Bill did a really great job restoring our old front porch, which was suffering from rot and decay in many places. They pulled back pieces as far as they needed to go, rebuilt posts and trim, and matched the look to perfection. They even ripped cedar siding to match the old siding which is no longer sold. I was impressed with their attention to detail.
We are more than satisfied with the work Taras did of replacing our stair stringer and adjacent posts. He has a thorough knowledge of wood working and he went above and beyond the work that was required to do it right. I confidently recommend him for any wood repair projects.
Taras was fantastic! I called on a Wednesday and he came out the next day as he was inspecting the home of my neighbour from the next street. I had two issues- a window trim wood rot that had already become highly visible from the street, and the post in front of the house with a dark wood section at the bottom. He explained the difference in consequences, and we decided to proceed with the window this autumn and to wait with the post till spring, as there was “no structural damage risk”, as he explained. It is good to have someone who can explain without trying to sell more than is needed.
84% of homeowners believe that they don't have wood rot before the inspection
If it's in your neighbourhood, there's a good chance it's on your home too, and most of it doesn't show until it's already spread.
Wood rot is all we do, every day. We know where water hides and why repairs fail, so we fix the cause, not just what you can see.
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Fixing rot is carpentry, not just filling holes. Our crew has done this for decades, so the repair looks like it was always part of the house.
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If something goes wrong, you’re protected. We’re insured up to $2,000,000, and our crew is covered by WorkSafeBC. The inspection costs you nothing, and a written quote is about 15 minutes after.
Book free 20-point inspectionWhat rotten posts and deck wood look like.
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Can posts rot? Yes, and this is what it looks like. This post is a four-by-four and it is totally rotten. It depends where posts stand. They can hang off the stairs, stand in the ground, or be part of the deck itself, where water does not drain away and sits around the beam. This is what happens to wood that is exposed to water and fungus for a long time. It matters less if the post is not holding anything structural, but if it is holding up something like a deck, it can be really dangerous for you and your family. Take care of it sooner rather than later.
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Can your deck have wood rot? Yes, for sure. A deck is exposed to rain all the time, and water can sit on top of it for a long period. It depends on how it was built and which materials were used. The deck boards themselves are the first thing to check, like here, where you can see they are already rotting. Underneath, the joists and other structural parts the deck sits on can soak for a long time if they are not protected, and when we check them they can be half rotten. So check your deck before every season, and after the rainy season in Vancouver.
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Repairs that hold.
We repair where we can, replace where we should.
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53+ years of combined carpentry experience.
20-Point Check across all critical points → Report
Every fix starts with the water source, not just the rotted wood. Skip this step, and the same rot comes back.
Repair or replace, decided by the report, not the gut.
Done right the first time, backed by our 2-year craftsmanship guarantee.
If our work fails, we fix it. No charge.
Covers workmanship on the area we repaired. Doesn’t cover new rot in other areas, damage from leaks or issues that were not part of our work, or product defects, which fall under the manufacturer’s warranty. Basic upkeep, like keeping painted and sealed surfaces maintained, applies. Full terms are in your written quote.
Selected work completed by members of our carpentry team.
Rebuilding an entrance post is typically about $1,750 to $2,800+ in Canadian dollars. The price depends on how far the rot has spread into the base, the size and height of the post, and the materials. That is a starting range, not a quote. Your written quote comes about 15 minutes after the free inspection.
Water. Post bottoms sit on the deck or porch floor and soak it up. Cap rails collect rain, rail ends rot where they meet the posts, and failed caulk or flashing lets water in behind the wood. Paint over a soft spot hides it and traps the moisture.
It depends on how much sound wood is left, and we decide that with moisture readings, not by eye. A post with a sound core can often be repaired. A post that is rotten through has to be replaced. We tell you which one applies, in writing.
It can be. A railing is what stops a fall. If a rail or post moves under light pressure, keep people away from that section and book an inspection. It is free, and we tell you honestly what we find.
Yes. We repair rotten porch posts and post bases, rails, balusters and steps, and the framing they sit on. If part of the porch has to be rebuilt, we say so and explain why.
Yes, we repair wood balcony railings, posts, floor boards and framing where wood rot is the problem. For strata buildings, see our page for strata and property managers.
Press a screwdriver into the post near the bottom and into the ends of the rails. If it sinks in, or the wood is soft, dark or crumbly, it is rotten. A post or rail that wobbles also needs a look.
Yes. We repair rotten wood across Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond. Book a free inspection and we come out to you.
Rot doesn’t stay the same size. A free inspection with a moisture meter tells you what you have today, and a written quote shows what it costs to fix. Then you decide with real numbers.
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Not sure it is rot? Send us a photo. Want a ballpark first? See typical prices.
