San Diego's Spanish Colonial Revival and Craftsman homes across Kensington, North Park, and Mission Hills sit in one of the country's most drywood-termite-pressured climates, where a nearly frost-free year means wood-eating colonies establish and spread every single month. Cracking stucco hides advancing wood damage underneath until the framing is already compromised.
San Diego Carpentry has been repairing wood rot, termite damage, and structural carpentry across San Diego and the surrounding neighborhoods since 2016. When a pest inspector finds damage, or your floor feels soft underfoot, or fascia and siding start to fail, we show up with honest repair work and straightforward pricing. We're the local crew that explains what's happening to your wood and fixes it right.
Residential Carpentry in San Diego (92104)
San Diego's residential stock ranges from oceanfront beach bungalows in Pacific Beach and La Jolla to mid-century modern homes in Clairemont and Talmadge, newer stucco tract homes inland in Rancho Bernardo and Carmel Valley, and older wood-frame Craftsman bungalows in South Park and Golden Hill. Nearly every neighborhood sits under low chaparral hills, mesas, and canyons where eucalyptus, jacaranda, and Torrey pine trees dominate the landscape. The mild Mediterranean climate, coastal morning fog near the beach, and almost no winter frost create ideal conditions for drywood termites to thrive year-round. That same climate means wood rot advances steadily in siding, sill plates, fascia, soffit, deck frames, and rim joists wherever moisture collects.
Our team has spent nearly a decade repairing the wood damage that comes with living in San Diego. We handle wood rot and dry rot repair, termite damage repair from floor joists and subflooring up through beams and load-bearing walls, finish carpentry and trim work, deck and porch repair, and structural carpentry. We work fully insured and as an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm, because older San Diego homes often carry lead paint underneath that stucco.
Our services in San Diego
- Wood Rot & Dry Rot Repair in San Diego · In San Diego, dry rot hides behind cracking stucco long before anyone sees it.
- Termite Damage Repair in San Diego · After the exterminator leaves, the damaged wood is still holding the house up.
- Floor Joist & Subfloor Repair in San Diego · Soft or bouncy floors usually start under a San Diego home's raised floor.
- Beam Replacement & Load-Bearing Wall Removal in San Diego · Opening up a floor plan is structural carpentry, not demolition work.
- Framing & Structural Carpentry in San Diego · Remodel framing is the part nobody sees and the part every finish depends on.
- Finish & Trim Carpentry in San Diego · Tight miters, scribed fits and consistent reveals are what finish work is.
- Crown Molding & Baseboard Installation in San Diego · Crown, baseboard, chair rail and window trim, coped rather than mitered.
- Custom Built-Ins & Shelving in San Diego · Built-ins earn their space when they are cut to the room, not bought to fit.
- Interior Door Installation & Repair in San Diego · A door that sticks or drifts open is usually telling you about its frame.
- Exterior & Entry Door Installation in San Diego · An entry door near the coast fails at its threshold and its flashing first.
- Cabinet & Vanity Installation in San Diego · Cabinets are only ever as good as the floor and the wall they are set against.
- Stair & Railing Repair in San Diego · A squeaking tread and a loose newel post are a joint problem, not a surface one.
- Deck & Porch Repair in San Diego · Salt air and marine-layer damp are harder on a deck here than the rainfall is.
- Fascia, Soffit & Exterior Trim Repair in San Diego · Peeling paint on a fascia board is the first visible sign of the rot behind it.
How a Carpentry Job Works in San Diego
You call us at (619) 815-5154 or reach out online. We schedule a free on-site assessment, usually within a few days. We'll look at the damage, ask about any pest inspections or moisture issues you've noticed, and explain what we're seeing. We take photos, measure, and give you a straightforward estimate before we commit to anything.
Once you approve the work, we show up with our crew and the right tools for the job. If it's wood rot in fascia or soffit, we remove the damaged sections and install new redwood or Douglas fir, scribing and coping joints to fit tight. If it's floor joists or subflooring damaged by termites, we sistered new joists alongside the old ones or replaced them outright, depending on what the wood tells us. Structural work like beam replacement or load-bearing wall removal typically requires a permit from the San Diego building department and sometimes a licensed structural engineer, and we'll walk you through that process. Finish work, trim, crown molding, baseboard, and casing get installed with precision so your home looks right.
When we're done, we clean up the site, haul away the old wood, and walk through the finished work with you. You get a clear picture of what we repaired, what we replaced, and why.
Wood rot repair in San Diego typically starts at $650 for smaller areas of siding or fascia damage. Termite damage repair, where framing is compromised, usually runs $1,200 and up, depending on how much wood needs to be replaced and whether structural members are involved. Floor joist and subfloor repair starts at $1,800. Beam replacement or load-bearing wall work runs $3,500 and up because it requires engineering and permits. Finish carpentry, trim, crown molding, and baseboard installation run from $450 to $550 per linear foot or by the project. The exact cost depends on the extent of damage, the wood species we use, access to the work area, and whether permits are required. Call us at (619) 815-5154 for a free estimate. We'll price the job honestly and tell you what's worth repairing and what needs to come out.
✅ EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm, fully insured for work in San Diego and nearby areas.
