Ada County, Idaho
Dry Rot & Water Damage Repair in Boise, ID
Idaho's capital, from the historic North End to the Foothills
When siding starts failing, the real damage is often behind it: rotted sheathing, soft framing, crumbling trim, and decayed substrate caused by water that got past failed flashing, cracked caulk, or a worn-out weather barrier. Dry rot and water-damage repair fixes the structure, not just the surface — because new siding over wet, rotted wood fails just as fast as the old.
We open up the affected areas, trace the water to its source, and remove all rotted sheathing, framing, and trim back to sound, dry material. Then we re-establish proper flashing and drainage and install a fresh weather barrier before re-siding over a substrate that's actually capable of holding the new cladding. Skipping the source is the most common reason rot comes back.
Finding the true extent matters as much as the repair itself. Water travels, and rot is frequently wider than it looks from outside — concentrated around windows, at the base of walls, behind gutters, and at deck-to-wall connections. We probe, follow the moisture path, and document what we find before we commit to a scope, so there are no buried surprises.
This is the right service when you've got soft or spongy walls, persistent peeling paint, dark staining, a musty smell, or siding that flexes when pressed. We won't cover rot to make a wall look fixed; we'll show you what's there and repair it so the problem doesn't return.
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
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.
Do you work outside Boise, too?
We do — along with Boise, we regularly handle dry rot & water damage repair in nearby Garden City, Eagle, Meridian, Kuna and across the wider Treasure Valley. If you're near the Boise River, you're well inside our service area.
Will you clean up after dry rot & water damage repair in Boise?
Always. Every Boise job ends with a full clean-up — we haul away the old materials and packaging and leave your Ada County home tidy 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.
Can you just side over the rot?
No — and we won't. Covering rotted, wet substrate just hides a structural problem and the new siding fails over it. The rot has to be removed back to sound material and the moisture source corrected, or you're paying twice.
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