What Dry Rot Repair Costs
Nobody can see the full extent of rot before the covering comes off. Any contractor quoting a confident lump sum for it is either padding heavily or planning to renegotiate once your roof is open.
How we price it
- A rate per sheet of replaced sheathing, agreed in the contract
- A rate per linear foot of fascia and per rafter tail
- Structural members priced individually after inspection
- Photographs of every piece replaced, so the invoice matches the damage
What makes a job bigger
Rot that has reached structural framing rather than trim costs more than rot confined to fascia, because the repair carries load. Multi-storey access, tile roofs that must be lifted and reset, and rot behind stucco all add labour.
The cheapest version of this work is the one done early, while it is still trim and not structure.
Common questions
Why won't you give me one price for dry rot repair?
Because the damage is hidden until the covering is removed. What we fix in advance is the rate — per sheet, per linear foot — so you know exactly what each piece costs before anyone opens anything up.
Is dry rot repair covered by homeowners insurance?
Usually not. Most policies treat rot as maintenance rather than sudden damage. If the rot followed a covered event, such as storm damage that let water in, that part may be claimable — document it before repairs start.