SpecialtyRotted fascia, trim, and siding boards replaced before the paint goes on.
Paint only lasts when the wood under it is sound. Our carpentry crew cuts out and replaces rotted fascia, soffits, trim, door and window casings, and siding boards, then primes and paints the repair so your repaint has a solid surface to hold onto.
We handle the carpentry and the finish together, so there is no juggling a carpenter and a painter on two different schedules.
The difference is in what happens before paint. Our crews cut rot out instead of filling it, caulk the joints, and prime the new wood before the finish coats, so the repair holds up as long as the paint around it.
Inspect
We identify rot, damage, and problem areas during your estimate.
Repair
We replace damaged wood with quality materials and secure it properly.
Seal
We caulk, fill, and weatherproof to protect against moisture.
Paint
We prime and paint the repairs to match seamlessly.
What carpentry repair includes
We find the rot during the estimate and price every repair below into the same quote as the paint.
Wood rot replacement
Soft wood cut back to sound material and replaced with new stock, not filled and painted over.
Fascia, soffit, and trim
Rake boards, fascia, and soffit panels along the roofline repaired where gutters and weather hit hardest.
Siding board replacement
Split or rotted lap boards swapped out and laced into the courses around them.
Door and window casings
Rotted door and window casings repaired or replaced and matched to the existing profile.
Caulking and weatherproofing
Nail holes filled and joints caulked so water stays out of the new wood.
Primed and painted to match
Every repair primed and finished in your existing color, so you cannot tell where the new wood starts.
Need more than carpentry?
Most carpentry repairs lead straight into exterior painting, and we also handle interior painting and whole-home repaints. Tell us the scope and we will fold it into one estimate.
Exterior trim colors for new wood
New wood takes the same finish as the old once it is primed, so the trim color is still yours to choose. These are popular trim and accent colors for Atlanta exteriors.
If you are only repairing a few boards, the job is a color match, not a color choice, and the goal is for the new wood to disappear into the old. If the whole exterior is being repainted, the trim color is yours to change.
Bright white trim shows every gap and seam, which is why the carpentry under it has to be tight. A softer white like White Dove forgives more and sits well against brick and darker siding. Keep the strong color for the front door, where new casings frame it.
The right sheen for each surface
- Fascia and rake boards
- Satin
- Soffits and porch ceilings
- Flat
- Door and window casings
- Semi-gloss
- Replaced siding boards
- Low-lustre satin
- Front door and brick mold
- Semi-gloss
Exterior repaint
Dunwoody, Georgia
Signs the wood needs repair before paint
Waiting too long turns a paint job into a carpentry job. Walk the house each spring and check these spots.
Soft or spongy wood
Press a screwdriver into fascia, window sills, and trim corners. Any give means rot that needs replacing before paint.
Bare wood showing
Exposed wood on sills and board ends soaks up water every time it rains. Rot starts there first.
Open caulk joints
Gaps around windows, doors, and trim are direct water entry points. The wood behind them goes next.
Peeling and blistering
Lifting paint on trim or siding means water is getting behind the film. Catch it before it reaches the wood.
Water sheeting down the siding
Clogged or overflowing gutters soak fascia and the boards below. Fix the gutters, then check the wood.
Paint on trim and fascia lasts 5 to 7 years in metro Atlanta, less than on the siding around it. Repaint on schedule and the job is wash, caulk, prime, and two coats. Two years late adds scraping and extra trim replacement. Four years late adds rot repair and new siding boards. Call (678) 737-6776 if you are seeing any of the above.
Questions we hear most
Straight answers on timing, paint, payment, and the warranty. Anything else, ask us on the estimate visit or call (678) 737-6776.
If there is wood rot or damaged trim, yes. Repairing it first gives the new paint a sound surface to bond to, so it lasts.
Yes. We match profiles and finishes so repairs blend in with the rest of your home.
We use only premium products from Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore, selected for durability, color retention, and a smooth finish. We’ll recommend the right primer, product, and sheen for each repaired surface.
Every project is backed by a written 2-year workmanship warranty. If anything isn’t right, we come back and make it right.
You pay nothing until the job is finished and you’re 100% satisfied. Our no-payment-until-complete promise keeps the entire process risk-free.
Related services
Carpentry repair often pairs with one of these.
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Exterior Painting
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Siding Painting & Repair
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Trim, Door & Baseboard Painting
Caulked, sanded, and enameled trim, doors, and baseboards with crisp lines.
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