Rot Doctors

05/20/2026

**Spring Showers = Sneaky Wood Rot Problems 🌧️🪵**

This time of year, we see one issue pop up again and again: *wood rot around windows, doors, decks, and trim caused by trapped spring moisture.*

After a long winter, melting snow and heavy rain can expose small cracks, peeling paint, or clogged gutters, letting water soak into wood. The tricky part? Rot often starts *beneath the surface* long before homeowners notice it.

A few warning signs to watch for:
✔ Soft or spongy wood
✔ Bubbling paint or staining
✔ Musty odors
✔ Cracks around trim or siding

The good news is that catching it early can prevent major structural repairs later.

If something around your home looks questionable, now is the perfect time to have it inspected before summer humidity makes it worse.

**Rot Doctors is here to help keep small problems from becoming expensive ones.**

Window and Door Wood Rot Solutions:
https://rotdoctorsvt.com/window-door-frame-wood-rot/

05/07/2026

Leaky Tub or Sink? Don't wait, it will get worse. Call the Rot Doctors to come fix it up. call 802-497-0187 or visit: https://rotdoctorsvt.com/leaky-tubs-showers-sinks-wood-rot/

04/20/2026

Got Rot? Call the Rot Doctors. They will fix it.
802-497-0187 or visit: https://rotdoctorsvt.com/

04/17/2026

It's been a long winter, and as you well know, Vermont weather is not always kind to our home. The longer you wait, the worse it gets.

Rot Doctors repairs or replaces damaged wood and fixes the moisture problem behind it. We help Vermont homeowners protect trim, siding, windows, doors, decks, and structural wood. Give us a shout at 802-497-0187 or visit: https://rotdoctorsvt.com/

04/10/2026

Leaky Toilet? If you've had a leaky toilet fixed and are unsure how long it was leaking or how much damage it might have caused, don't wait; have it checked by the Rot Doctors. Call (802) 497-0187 or visit: https://rotdoctorsvt.com/contact-us/

04/08/2026

With Deck season around the corner, you do not want to be stepping out onto a rotted deck. Has it gotten worse than you thought? Let Rot Doctors assess if you can get away with repairs or need a new one, and get ready to do some outside living this Summer. Give us a call at (802) 497-0187 or visit https://rotdoctorsvt.com/

02/16/2026

Ice dams in Vermont frequently cause wood rot in homes, along with mold, mildew, and structural damage. The melting snow trapped behind ice dams seeps under shingles, soaking the roof decking, sheathing, and wall studs, which can cause decay in as little as a few weeks. Rot Doctors have seen this a lot.

If it's too late, Rot Doctors can help, but here are some tips for preventing wood rot caused by ice dams.
https://polliconstruction.com/2018/01/26/how-to-prevent-ice-damage-in-vermont/

02/03/2026

If you’ve found wood rot in your Vermont home, you’re probably thinking two things at the same time: “How bad is it?” & “How am I going to pay for this?”

Here’s the good news: there may be ways to get financial help, “funding”, for wood rot repairs, primarily through homeowners’ insurance, but only in certain situations. The key is understanding a straightforward idea. Insurance usually doesn’t pay for wood rot that happens slowly over time, but it might pay when the rot is tied to a sudden, accidental event that your policy covers. Learn more:

If you’ve found wood rot in your Vermont home, you’re probably thinking two things at the same time, “How bad is it?” “How am I going to pay for this?”

01/13/2026

There are definitely times when rot is happening. There’s no question about its severity, and other times you’re lucky to catch a hint at what’s happening below the surface, especially when it comes to non-degradable sidings like vinyl or metal, or metal roofing. Sometimes, even roof shingles can keep rot a secret until it’s time for an already big project. Suddenly, an already costly endeavor can go from a minor inconvenience to a significant overhaul affecting multiple aspects of your home.

Read more about Wood Rot in your home:
https://polliconstruction.com/wood-rot-happens/

06/16/2023

Our radio ad won The Commercial of the Year Award yesterday at the Vermont Association of Broadcasters convention!
This is judged based on different metrics around effectiveness, humor, production value, message, and more, and this Rot Doctors ad was deemed the best 2023 radio ad of the year by the committee! Thank you, Vox AM/FM for creating such quality content for us!