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Dry rot, water or pest damage major repairers in Columbia

ASB Property & Estate Maintenance LLC
P.O. Box 7951
No reviews
ASB Property & Estate Maintenance LLC
P.O. Box 7951
No reviews
12 years of experience

All aspects of Home Repair and Maintenance Remodeling Home Improvement Yard Maintenance Painting Commercial and Residential Fully Licensed, Bonded and Insured Free Estimates

All aspects of Home Repair and Maintenance Remodeling Home Improvement Yard Maintenance Painting Commercial and Residential Fully Licensed, Bonded and Insured Free Estimates


Stanley Steemer
1204 Meadowbrook
5.00(
3
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Stanley Steemer
1204 Meadowbrook
5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Stanley Steemer has been providing cleaning and restoration services for both residential and business customers for more than 60 years. They offer multiple services, including carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning and water damage restoration services. For more information, visit www.stanleysteemer.com.

Stanley Steemer has been providing cleaning and restoration services for both residential and business customers for more than 60 years. They offer multiple services, including carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning and water damage restoration services. For more information, visit www.stanleysteemer.com.


STEAMATIC TOTAL CLEANING & RESTORATION
420 W 10TH ST
No reviews
STEAMATIC TOTAL CLEANING & RESTORATION
420 W 10TH ST
No reviews
58 years of experience

DBA: STEAMATIC INC. ADDITIOINAL PHONE: 888STEAMATIC.

DBA: STEAMATIC INC. ADDITIOINAL PHONE: 888STEAMATIC.


Stanley Steemer
3630 Mojave Ct
4.90(
10
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Stanley Steemer
3630 Mojave Ct
4.90(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Stanley Steemer has been providing cleaning and restoration services for both residential and business customers for more than 60 years. They offer multiple services, including carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning and water damage restoration services. For more information, visit www.stanleysteemer.com.

Stanley Steemer has been providing cleaning and restoration services for both residential and business customers for more than 60 years. They offer multiple services, including carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, hardwood floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, air duct cleaning and water damage restoration services. For more information, visit www.stanleysteemer.com.


The Can Do Crew
2602 Agate Way
3.40(
5
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The Can Do Crew
2602 Agate Way
3.40(
5
)
Customers say: Quality work
22 years of experience

We are The Can do Crew! No job to big or to small. Need something done, call The Can Do Crew at 573-268-5644.

We are The Can do Crew! No job to big or to small. Need something done, call The Can Do Crew at 573-268-5644.


Amax Maintenance
PO BOx 334
4.50(
2
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Amax Maintenance
PO BOx 334
4.50(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

General Maintenance

General Maintenance


Plumb Magic
8601 W. Brazito Road
3.00(
1
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Plumb Magic
8601 W. Brazito Road
3.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Emergency services offered

Over 30 years of providing Mid-Missouri homeowners with trustworthy and experienced plumbing services.

Over 30 years of providing Mid-Missouri homeowners with trustworthy and experienced plumbing services.


Servpro of Marshall, Sedalia & Columbia
1320 N Highway 65
5.00(
4
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Servpro of Marshall, Sedalia & Columbia
1320 N Highway 65
5.00(
4
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

24 Hour Emergency Service offered for Fire & Water Damage, Complete offering of subcontract work available, Mastercard/Visa accepted.

24 Hour Emergency Service offered for Fire & Water Damage, Complete offering of subcontract work available, Mastercard/Visa accepted.


The Final Touch Carpet Clean
Nifong
No reviews
The Final Touch Carpet Clean
Nifong
No reviews
24 years of experience

A family own an operated business.Since 2001.We enjoy meeting different people.We charge min charge for our service.There is no hidden charges.No commission pay.We are honest people at a fair price.We like to make a different in customer life.As well in there resident or there investment.We do not sub-contract out jobs.We firmly believe in our work quality. As well be a bridge to honesty.

A family own an operated business.Since 2001.We enjoy meeting different people.We charge min charge for our service.There is no hidden charges.No commission pay.We are honest people at a fair price.We like to make a different in customer life.As well in there resident or there investment.We do not sub-contract out jobs.We firmly believe in our work quality. As well be a bridge to honesty.


TRBJ and Associates
608 S. East St Apt B
No reviews
TRBJ and Associates
608 S. East St Apt B
No reviews
2 years of experience

Here at TRBJ and Associates we love what we do. Our goal is to provide superior quality, premium rates and professional residential construction and cleaning services. We provide most of your maintenance needs. No job is too small or too big for your fire, water and smoke restoration. We also provide building and cleaning services to barns, pins, corrals or stalls.

Here at TRBJ and Associates we love what we do. Our goal is to provide superior quality, premium rates and professional residential construction and cleaning services. We provide most of your maintenance needs. No job is too small or too big for your fire, water and smoke restoration. We also provide building and cleaning services to barns, pins, corrals or stalls.

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FAQs for dry rot, water or pest damage major repair projects in Columbia, MO

Look for wood that appears darker than the surrounding materials, feels spongy when pressed, or crumbles easily when touched. Dry rot often creates a distinctive cube-like cracking pattern and may have a musty, fungal odor. In advanced cases, you might notice white or gray fungal growth resembling cotton or mushroom-like structures. 

Regular inspections of basements, crawlspaces, and areas around plumbing fixtures help catch problems early before they cause significant structural damage.

Most standard homeowners' policies exclude dry rot repair coverage because insurers classify it as preventable maintenance rather than sudden, accidental damage. Your policy often covers water damage from specific incidents like burst pipes, but the resulting dry rot remediation often falls outside coverage parameters. Some policies offer limited coverage if the rot directly results from a covered peril, but this varies by insurer. 

Always review your specific policy details and consult with your insurance representative about your particular situation.

The timeline varies considerably based on damage extent and location. Minor repairs to window frames or trim might take only one to two days from start to finish. More substantial structural repairs involving floor joists, support beams, or foundation elements require one to two weeks or longer. 

The process includes assessment, demolition, treatment, reconstruction, and finishing work. Weather conditions, material availability, and the need for specialized contractors all influence the overall timeline for project completion.

Yes, untreated dry rot will continue to spread throughout wooden structures in your home. The fungus can extend through wood and even across some masonry surfaces via fungal strands called mycelium. Under favorable conditions (moisture and moderate temperatures), dry rot can advance rapidly, compromising structural integrity across multiple areas. 

The fungus produces airborne spores that establish new colonies wherever they find suitable conditions, making prompt treatment essential to prevent widespread damage and much costlier repairs.

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