Minor Exterior Repairs for a Perfect Paint Job
Dependable Painting addresses minor wood rot, damaged trim, failing caulk, and wraps columns as part of our comprehensive exterior painting preparation to ensure a long-lasting, beautiful result.
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Common Minor Repairs We Handle
Addressing small issues before painting prevents bigger problems later and ensures your new paint job lasts. We focus on non-structural repairs essential for surface integrity.
Minor Wood Rot Repair
We target small areas of rot often found on window sills, door trim, fascia corners, or siding edges.
- Removal of soft, decayed wood.
- Application of wood hardener to solidify remaining fibers.
- Rebuilding the damaged area with durable epoxy wood filler.
- Sanding smooth for a seamless repair before priming.
- Note: We do not replace entire boards or address structural rot.
Column Wrapping
Protect and beautify deteriorating porch columns, especially bases prone to moisture damage.
- Wrapping the existing column (often wood) with rot-proof PVC trim boards.
- Creating clean, mitered corners and seams.
- Caulking and preparing the new PVC surface for paint.
- Provides a long-lasting, low-maintenance solution.
Siding, Trim & Caulk Repair
Addressing common surface imperfections before painting:
- Filling nail holes, small cracks, and minor gouges in siding and trim.
- Removing old, cracked, or failing caulk around windows, doors, and seams.
- Applying fresh, high-quality exterior caulk for a proper seal.
Repair Work Examples
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Client Feedback on Our Prep Work
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Exterior Repair FAQs
We handle minor, non-structural wood rot, typically small spots on trim, fascia, or siding corners. We remove the soft wood and rebuild the area using durable epoxy wood fillers before priming and painting. Extensive rot requiring full board replacement needs a carpenter.
For porch columns that are deteriorating, especially at the base, we often wrap them with durable materials like PVC trim boards. This creates a new, smooth, paintable surface that is resistant to future rot and insect damage, providing a long-lasting solution before painting.
Standard minor prep repairs (like filling small nail holes, basic caulking) are typically included. More involved minor repairs like epoxy wood filling or column wrapping are assessed during the estimate and quoted as a separate, itemized add-on to the painting project to ensure transparency.
No, our focus is on repairs directly related to achieving a sound, paintable surface. We do not perform major carpentry, structural repairs, or large-scale siding replacement. We can identify these issues and recommend you consult a specialized contractor if needed.
Ensure a Lasting Paint Job?
Proper preparation is key. Contact Dependable Painting for a free exterior painting estimate that includes assessment and handling of necessary minor repairs.