Carpentry Wood Repair

Carpentry & Wood-Rot Repair in Kirkland, WA

Siding repair, dry rot, trim carpentry, and exterior wood replacement, done right so the finish lasts. Backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty.

Exterior wood and trim repair by Hedlund Painting on a Kirkland, WA home
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Carpentry Wood Repair in Kirkland at a glance

Hedlund Painting repairs damaged wood in Kirkland, WA, including siding repair, dry rot, trim carpentry, and exterior wood replacement, common on the Eastside's older ramblers and moisture-exposed waterfront homes. We find the moisture source, replace failed wood, and prep it to paint. Backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty and a free written estimate.

Local Expertise

Carpentry Wood Repair for Kirkland homes.

Older mid-century ramblersLake Washington waterfrontJuanita, Houghton, Rose HillMost moisture-loaded Eastside lots
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Kirkland's housing gives wood rot two ways in. The established mid-century ramblers across Juanita, Houghton, Rose Hill, and Bridle Trails are decades old, with original trim, fascia, and siding that has weathered many PNW winters, and the waterfront and view homes downtown sit in the most moisture-loaded environment on the Eastside. In both, rot shows up where water lingers: fascia and soffit behind gutters, window sills and casings, the lower courses of siding, and at deck ledgers and railings on lakeside lots. We find the moisture source first, scope the real fix in writing, then remove, replace, and seal the failed wood so the problem does not return.

On the Eastside this work is most often a pre-paint discovery: a homeowner books an exterior repaint and we find soft wood that would undermine a fresh finish within a season. Catching and fixing it first is the difference between a coat that lasts and one that fails at the rot pocket, and on Kirkland's finish-conscious, high-value homes that distinction matters to resale. Our carpentry pairs naturally with deck and exterior work, as on a Kirkland deck project where board replacement was part of the scope. Every repair is backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty, the anti-low-bid, no-surprise-change-order promise Kirkland homeowners expect.

Our Process

Our carpentry wood-repair process.

We address why the wood failed, not just the visible damage, so the repair lasts and the finish goes on clean.

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1

Inspect

We find the moisture source, not just the visible damage.

2

Scope in writing

You get a clear written plan for the real fix before work starts.

3

Remove failed wood

We take out rotted siding, trim, fascia, or sills.

4

Replace

We install new wood matched to the existing profile.

5

Prime and seal

Repairs are primed and sealed against future moisture.

6

Paint-ready

The area is prepped so the finish goes on clean and lasts.

Reviews

What Kirkland clients say.

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Hedlund Painting did a great job on my deck. Some boards were replaced and the entire deck was painted. In the process Rusty discovered that the lower deck needed some additional work not…

Craig J.Google
★★★★★

Great price We loved working with Hedlund painting. Every part of this project was easy for us, and that's what you want for a big project like ours.

Tammy C.Google
★★★★★

Reasonable price Great communication! The team was very efficient and did the job with excellence. I'm so glad I went with Hedlund Painting for the exterior trim of my home.

Dave N.Google
★★★★★

Replaced exterior siding with hardie board and painted. Had to coordinate with an electrician to detach the service mast.

StantonGoogle
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Excellent painters. I had a 100+ year old craftsman painted this spring. The house had not been painted for 20 years and Hedlund painting did an amazing job repairing the siding, trim and…

Jason U.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund recently completed a wood rot repair project at a community of 28 condos. The communication with Rigo and Vince throughout the course of the project was impeccable!

Meika L.Google
★★★★★

We had a time-sensitive interior and exterior painting (and small carpentry) project, and Hedlund delivered! They were very respective of our timeline and responded to us promptly and…

Chizuko H.Google
★★★★★

I am so pleased with my experience with Hedlund Painting. I contacted Zakary to repair trim / banister damage from an anxious puppy, as well as paint my kitchen cabinets and walls.

Rachel S.Google
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We were so happy to find Hedlund Painting after getting some astronomical quotes to paint the trim of our brick home (I know this is Seattle, but not all of us are Jeff Bezos).

Monica H.Google
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I had a great experience with Hedlund Painting. Everyone was very professional. The team was very quick to paint my exterior trim, AND the quality was high.

Sara S.Google
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We highly recommend Hedlundpainting. They repainted our house (outdoor) and made repairs to carpentry and patio floor that needed to be fixed before painting.

James P.Google
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Had a great experience using Hedlund Painting for my project. Needed the entire exterior of my building repainted a new set of colors, and have trim installed around my windows and building…

Imahn M.Google
★★★★★

I never leave reviews but Xavier and Oscar did such a fabulous job that I have to say something. They were responsive, easy to work with and we are very happy with the result.

Phil R.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting was a great team to work with. The assessor really helped walk through consideration of interest given the age of the house involved.

James H.Google
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Hedlund Painting did an excellent job on our 100 year old craftsman house in Green Lake. Their price was reasonable and included 8 hours of carpentry for needed repairs, which was plenty.

Eliot B.Google
★★★★★

I recently hired Hedlund Painting to paint the exterior of our house. Chris came out to bid the job and was very professional and friendly.

adrian h.Google
★★★★★

We hired Hedlund Painting to paint both the interior and exterior of our entire home in the summer of 2019. We were very impressed with the price, quality and communication of Hedlund.

Travis R.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting is awesome! Their attention to detail is by far the best. All the folks who work there are great people, and really know what they are doing.

Ashley P.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund just recently completed the repainting on the exterior of my house in Edmonds. Every step along the process went very smoothly and without a hiccup, which was great because I rent…

Pierre P.Google
★★★★★

We used Hedlund painting to sheet rock an addition at our shop that had to be pristine for aerospace specifications.

Houzz H.Houzz
★★★★★

Hedlund painting was great! The trim in my house was being painted white and they did a wonderful job prepping the wood appropriately and it turned out really well.

Sarah S.Houzz
★★★★★

We recently had the good fortune of hiring Chris and his company for a complete interior painting of a condo we purchased in Ballard.

Martin C.Houzz
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting did a great job on my deck. Some boards were replaced and the entire deck was painted. In the process Rusty discovered that the lower deck needed some additional work not…

Craig J.Google
★★★★★

Great price We loved working with Hedlund painting. Every part of this project was easy for us, and that's what you want for a big project like ours.

Tammy C.Google
★★★★★

Reasonable price Great communication! The team was very efficient and did the job with excellence. I'm so glad I went with Hedlund Painting for the exterior trim of my home.

Dave N.Google
★★★★★

Replaced exterior siding with hardie board and painted. Had to coordinate with an electrician to detach the service mast.

StantonGoogle
★★★★★

Excellent painters. I had a 100+ year old craftsman painted this spring. The house had not been painted for 20 years and Hedlund painting did an amazing job repairing the siding, trim and…

Jason U.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund recently completed a wood rot repair project at a community of 28 condos. The communication with Rigo and Vince throughout the course of the project was impeccable!

Meika L.Google
★★★★★

We had a time-sensitive interior and exterior painting (and small carpentry) project, and Hedlund delivered! They were very respective of our timeline and responded to us promptly and…

Chizuko H.Google
★★★★★

I am so pleased with my experience with Hedlund Painting. I contacted Zakary to repair trim / banister damage from an anxious puppy, as well as paint my kitchen cabinets and walls.

Rachel S.Google
★★★★★

We were so happy to find Hedlund Painting after getting some astronomical quotes to paint the trim of our brick home (I know this is Seattle, but not all of us are Jeff Bezos).

Monica H.Google
★★★★★

I had a great experience with Hedlund Painting. Everyone was very professional. The team was very quick to paint my exterior trim, AND the quality was high.

Sara S.Google
★★★★★

We highly recommend Hedlundpainting. They repainted our house (outdoor) and made repairs to carpentry and patio floor that needed to be fixed before painting.

James P.Google
★★★★★

Had a great experience using Hedlund Painting for my project. Needed the entire exterior of my building repainted a new set of colors, and have trim installed around my windows and building…

Imahn M.Google
★★★★★

I never leave reviews but Xavier and Oscar did such a fabulous job that I have to say something. They were responsive, easy to work with and we are very happy with the result.

Phil R.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting was a great team to work with. The assessor really helped walk through consideration of interest given the age of the house involved.

James H.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting did an excellent job on our 100 year old craftsman house in Green Lake. Their price was reasonable and included 8 hours of carpentry for needed repairs, which was plenty.

Eliot B.Google
★★★★★

I recently hired Hedlund Painting to paint the exterior of our house. Chris came out to bid the job and was very professional and friendly.

adrian h.Google
★★★★★

We hired Hedlund Painting to paint both the interior and exterior of our entire home in the summer of 2019. We were very impressed with the price, quality and communication of Hedlund.

Travis R.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund Painting is awesome! Their attention to detail is by far the best. All the folks who work there are great people, and really know what they are doing.

Ashley P.Google
★★★★★

Hedlund just recently completed the repainting on the exterior of my house in Edmonds. Every step along the process went very smoothly and without a hiccup, which was great because I rent…

Pierre P.Google
★★★★★

We used Hedlund painting to sheet rock an addition at our shop that had to be pristine for aerospace specifications.

Houzz H.Houzz
★★★★★

Hedlund painting was great! The trim in my house was being painted white and they did a wonderful job prepping the wood appropriately and it turned out really well.

Sarah S.Houzz
★★★★★

We recently had the good fortune of hiring Chris and his company for a complete interior painting of a condo we purchased in Ballard.

Martin C.Houzz
FAQ

Kirkland carpentry painting questions.

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What are the signs of dry rot on a Kirkland home?
Soft or spongy wood, peeling or bubbling paint, and dark staining, most often at fascia behind gutters, window sills, lower siding, and deck ledgers on lakeside lots.
Do you fix wood rot before painting?
Yes. We repair or replace failed wood and prep it to paint, so the finish lasts and the rot does not come back.
Will you find the source of the moisture?
Yes. Lasting repair means addressing why the wood failed, not just covering it, especially on waterfront and view homes.
How much does carpentry and wood-rot repair cost in Kirkland?
It depends on how much wood has failed, where it is, and whether the repair pairs with a repaint. We do not quote a flat number sight unseen. We provide a free written estimate after we see the property, so the scope and price are clear before any work begins, with no surprise change orders.
How long does wood-rot repair take in Kirkland?
A few isolated trim or fascia repairs often wrap in a day or two, while larger siding or deck work tied to an exterior repaint takes longer. We confirm a written timeline in your estimate and keep a superintendent on the job daily so it stays on schedule.
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured for carpentry in Kirkland?
Yes. We are licensed, bonded, and insured under Washington contractor license HEDLUPI814DE, and we are EPA Lead-Safe certified, which matters for Kirkland's older pre-1978 homes where lead paint can be present.
Why does wood rot show up so often on Kirkland's waterfront homes?
The downtown and lakeside view homes sit in the most moisture-loaded environment on the Eastside, so rot collects where water lingers at deck ledgers, railings, and lower siding. We address the moisture source first so the repair lasts in that exposure.
Is your wood-repair work guaranteed?
Yes. Every Kirkland repair is backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty, with the failed wood removed, replaced, and sealed so the problem does not return.
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Stop rot before it spreads.

Get a free written estimate for siding and wood-rot repair. Most estimates are scheduled within a few business days.

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