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Is That Wood Damage or Just Staining? When to Call a Different Professional

Surface algae and mildew clean up. Structural wood damage needs a different kind of expert entirely.

What Cleaning Can Address

Surface-level algae, mold, and mildew discoloration on wood siding, fences, and decks responds to proper soft washing and generally doesn’t indicate any underlying structural issue.

Signs That Need a Different Professional

Soft, crumbling wood, visible tunneling, or a hollow sound when tapped are signs of potential termite or wood rot damage that cleaning won’t address and that a pest control or structural professional should evaluate directly.

Why We’ll Tell You Honestly

If we notice signs of wood damage beyond surface staining during a job, we’ll flag it rather than clean over it and leave you assuming everything’s fine.

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