Ada County, Idaho
Dry Rot & Water Damage Repair in Boise, ID
Idaho's capital, from the historic North End to the Foothills
Boise's oldest homes hide the most rot. North End and East End bungalows from the 1900s–1930s wear original wood siding and decades-old flashing, and water that slips past a cracked caulk joint or a failed window head can rot sheathing and framing long before anyone sees a stain. Mid-century Bench ranches with hardboard and aging trim are nearly as prone. The dry foothill air masks it — there's no constant humidity to telegraph trouble — so a wall can go soft behind a charming facade. Iron Crest Exteriors probes for soft spots, traces the moisture to its actual source, and removes rotted material back to sound, dry framing before re-establishing flashing. We won't bury rot under a fresh-looking wall.
What's included
- Rot & moisture inspection
- Sheathing & substrate replacement
- Trim & fascia rot repair
- Proper flashing & drainage
- Re-side over sound substrate
In Boise, we handle dry rot & water damage repair across the North End, the East End, the Bench, and the rest of Ada County — matched to the age, style, and exposure of each home.
Our process
How dry rot & water damage repair works in Boise
- 01
Moisture inspection
We probe for soft spots and trace the water path to find every affected area and the actual source of the intrusion — not just where the staining shows.
- 02
Open & remove rot
Siding comes off the affected zones and we remove all rotted sheathing, framing, and trim down to sound, dry material.
- 03
Correct the source
We fix the flashing, drainage, or sealing failure that let water in, because repairing rot without correcting the cause just resets the clock.
- 04
Rebuild structure & barrier
We replace damaged sheathing and framing, re-establish proper drainage, and install a fresh, correctly lapped weather-resistive barrier.
- 05
Re-side & finish
New siding goes back over the sound, dry wall, matched to the surrounding material, and we finish and clean the area.
Every Boise job includes pulling any permit Ada County requires and a full clean-up — we leave your home tight, weather-sealed, and looking sharp.
Working in Boise
Idaho's capital, from the historic North End to the Foothills
Boise climbs from the Boise River and its Greenbelt up into the Foothills, layering century-old North End and East End homes over mid-century Bench ranches and newer hillside subdivisions like Harris Ranch. That spread of building eras means the exterior conditions vary block by block — original old-growth wood lap and cedar shakes downtown, painted hardboard and aluminum on the Bench, and 1990s–2000s vinyl on the foothill edges that is now reaching replacement age.
Older Boise homes often hide failing siding and single-pane wood or aluminum windows behind charming facades, while south- and west-facing foothill elevations take a beating from intense afternoon sun. Freeze-thaw swings and wind off the hills make proper flashing, house wrap, and a weather-tight install matter as much as the material itself.
Areas we serve
- the North End
- the East End
- the Bench
- Southeast Boise
- Harris Ranch
- West Boise
Around Boise
- the Boise River
- the Boise Foothills
- the Greenbelt
- Table Rock
Dry Rot & Water Damage Repair in Boise — FAQs
My North End home looks fine but the wall feels soft under the windows — is that rot?
Very likely, yes. On Boise's older North End and East End homes, the window heads and sills are the first place water sneaks past tired flashing and original caulk, and a soft or spongy feel below a window is the classic sign the sheathing behind it has decayed. Because our dry air keeps surface staining faint, the softness is often your only early clue. We'll probe the area, open it where needed to see the true extent, and trace the leak to its source before quoting the repair.
Do you offer dry rot & water damage repair throughout Boise?
Yes — we cover all of Boise and Ada County, from the North End and the East End to the Bench and Southeast Boise. Reach out for a free on-site estimate.
Is Boise the only area you cover?
No — Boise is one of many. We also serve Garden City, Eagle, Meridian, Kuna and the broader Treasure Valley, including homes around the Boise River.
What's the site like after the work is done in Boise?
Spotless. We finish every Boise project by clearing out old materials and debris, so your Ada County property is left clean and protected.
How do I know if I have rot behind my siding?
Soft or spongy spots, peeling or bubbling paint, dark staining, a musty smell, siding that flexes when pressed, or trim that crumbles are common signs. In our dry climate it can advance quietly without obvious surface clues, so a probe-and-inspect visit is the way to confirm.
Will you find all the damage?
We trace the moisture path and open up affected areas to find the full extent, and we document what we find. Rot is often wider than it looks from outside because water travels, so we'd rather show you the true picture before repairing than discover more mid-job.
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