Holes from woodpeckers, carpenter bees and other pests repaired and sealed, with advice on keeping them away.
Woodpeckers, carpenter bees, wasps, squirrels and termites all like houses, and siding is where they show up first. Woodpeckers drum on cedar and wood-based siding in search of insects or to mark territory, leaving round holes that let water and more pests in. Carpenter bees bore neat, perfectly round entrances in soft wood trim. These problems are especially common in wooded Middle Tennessee neighborhoods and near ponds and fields.
We repair what is damaged and help you reduce the chances of a repeat. Small holes may be filled and sealed, while larger damage means replacing boards or trim. We check for signs of an active insect problem, since woodpeckers often go after what is living in the wall, and recommend a pest professional when needed. We can also suggest materials that pests find less attractive, such as fiber cement, vinyl and metal, for areas that keep getting hit.
Small holes are filled and sealed. Damaged boards and trim are replaced so moisture cannot follow the pests in.
Woodpeckers often peck where insects live. We note signs of an infestation and suggest the right specialist.
We discuss simple deterrents and material choices to reduce repeat damage.
Repairs are primed and painted or stained so the patched area blends in and stays protected.
Holes and hidden damage.
Patched and sealed.
Less attractive options.
Reduce repeat visits.
Blends in.
Pest pro when needed.
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You tell us about your house and what you want, new siding, a repair or a storm check, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk every wall, measure, probe suspicious spots, look at trim, soffit and gutters and take photos of anything of note.
We explain your options for material, profile and color, and give you a written scope with clear pricing, timing and what is behind the siding.
We protect landscaping, remove old siding, repair sheathing and install house wrap with flashed openings before anything new goes on.
We hang siding, corners, trim, soffit and details with the right fasteners, spacing and caulk, and keep the house sealed at the end of each day.
We clean up with magnets and rakes, walk the house with you and leave simple care instructions and a reminder for your next check.
They may be looking for insects, building a nest or marking territory. Wood siding and trim are common targets.
Small ones can, but larger holes and rotted boards should be replaced so the wall stays dry.
Painted or sealed wood is less attractive. Replacing damaged trim with other materials can help.
Coverage for pest damage is often limited, so check your policy.
Fiber cement, vinyl and metal are far less attractive to pests than natural wood.
Water Damage and Rot RepairSoft, stained or swollen siding, sheathing and trim repaired at the source so moisture stops getting in.Explore 
Fiber Cement SidingA tough, paintable siding that stands up to storms, sun and pests and gives your home the look…Explore 
Trim and Corner BoardsCrisp trim around windows, doors, corners and rooflines in rot-resistant materials that frame the house cleanly.Explore 
Siding RepairCracked, loose, missing or damaged panels fixed neatly and matched so the wall looks right again and stays…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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