Termite & Rot Damage Repair in Tampa, FL

Termites and rot do their damage quietly, in the beams, sills, and joists that carry your house. By the time you notice a soft floor, the structural members underneath usually need real repair, not cosmetic patching.

Damage you cannot see from inside

Termites and long term moisture eat the sills, beams, and joists under your floors. From upstairs you might only notice a soft spot or a little bounce, while the member underneath has lost most of its strength.

Structural repair, not cosmetic patching

Damaged structural members get repaired or replaced with sound material, sistered and fastened properly so the load is carried again. Covering damage without restoring strength is not a repair.

Common in Tampa Bay purchases

Buyers find termite damage to the foundation during inspections constantly around here, and realtors send those clients to us. We assess the real extent and price the actual repair.

Fix the conditions too

Rot needs moisture. Where we can, we deal with the water and airflow problem that fed the damage, so new framing does not end up going the same way as the old.

Termite & Rot Damage Repair by Melini Construction in Tampa Bay

What this covers

Termite damaged beam repair
Rotted sill and joist replacement
Sistering and structural reinforcement
Damage assessment for buyers
Moisture condition correction
Repairs by a licensed contractor

Melini Construction foundation work in Tampa Bay

Why Melini

A licensed contractor, on your job

Vinny Melini inspects the home, writes the report, and stands behind the repair. There is no gap between the person who told you what was wrong and the person who fixes it.

That is why Tampa Bay realtors and home inspectors refer clients here, and why the reviews keep using the same words: honest, transparent, professional, by the book.

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Questions

Termite & Rot Damage Repair FAQs

Does homeowners insurance cover termite damage?

Generally no. Termite and other insect damage is typically excluded from standard homeowners policies because it is considered preventable and gradual rather than a sudden covered event. Check your specific policy, but plan on this being out of pocket.

Do I call a pest control company or a contractor?

Both, and in that order. Pest control treats and eliminates the active infestation. A licensed building contractor repairs the structural damage the termites already did. Treating without repairing leaves you with weakened beams and joists.

How can I tell if the damage is termites, rot, or water?

Often you cannot from above, which is the problem. Termite damage tends to follow the grain and leave hollowed galleries, while rot leaves wood soft and crumbly and is usually paired with a moisture source. We identify which it is and how far it extends when we inspect.

Do I need to treat for termites before you repair?

If the infestation is active, yes, treat first. Putting sound new lumber into a house with active termites is throwing money at the problem. We are glad to coordinate timing with your pest control company.

Are you licensed to do this work?

Yes. Melini Construction is a Florida State Certified Building Contractor, license CBC1265093, which you can verify with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Structural work under a home should always be done by a licensed contractor.

Related services:

Foundation Repair Foundation Inspections & Reports Footers & Pier Replacement Crawl Space Repair

Free Estimates

Get an estimate on termite & rot damage repair

Tell Vinny what you are seeing. Sloping floors, cracks, a musty crawl space, or an inspection report you need a second opinion on. You will get a straight answer and an itemized, honest estimate.

Under contract on a house? Call (352) 232-7849. We know how fast inspection periods move.

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Detailed written reports with itemized pricing
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