RESTORATION
From leak tracing and selective demolition to dry rot repair, framing, waterproofing, exterior restoration, and finish work, Prime Level coordinates the repair from first opening to final walkthrough.
WHEN WATER GETS IN
Water can travel behind siding, stucco, trim, windows, decks, and interior finishes before the problem becomes obvious. By then, moisture may have reached framing, sheathing, insulation, or structural connections.
Prime Level approaches remediation as construction work, not cosmetic patching: identify the source, expose what is affected, remove compromised material, repair the structure, waterproof the assembly, and restore the finish.
REAL REPAIR WORK
WHAT WE HANDLE
The right repair depends on what failed and how far the damage traveled. Prime Level coordinates the investigation, structural work, waterproofing, exterior repair, and rebuild as one scope.
01
Trace likely entry points and open affected areas enough to understand the actual extent of moisture, decay, and hidden damage.
02
Remove compromised wood and repair framing, sheathing, blocking, and structural connections as needed before finishes go back.
03
Correct failed membranes, flashing, sealant details, penetrations, and transitions so water has a proper path away from the structure.
04
Rebuild stucco, siding, trim, and exterior finishes only after the underlying assembly is sound and properly weather-protected.
05
Replace damaged insulation, drywall, trim, flooring, paint, and finish materials after the source and structure are resolved.
06
Coordinate demolition, inspections, trades, materials, weather protection, rebuild, and final punch-list work as one repair.
HOW THE REPAIR MOVES
Water-damage work goes wrong when the visible symptom gets repaired before the cause is understood. The sequence matters.
01
Inspect the area, moisture patterns, exterior conditions, penetrations, and adjacent assemblies to understand where water is entering.
02
Open finishes strategically so hidden moisture, rot, compromised sheathing, and framing can be assessed before repair decisions are made.
03
Remove damaged material, repair the structure, correct waterproofing and flashing details, and rebuild the assembly in the right order.
04
Reinstall exterior or interior finishes, seal and paint, complete punch-list work, and walk the repair before closing out the project.
LOCAL EXPERIENCE
Prime Level works throughout Sonoma County, where rain, older homes, decks, stucco, siding, and exterior penetrations can create hidden pathways for water. The goal is always the same: fix the cause, repair the structure, and leave the assembly ready for the next season.
Santa Rosa
Healdsburg
Petaluma
Sebastopol
Windsor
Sonoma
Rohnert Park
Guerneville
Cloverdale
Glen Ellen
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Send us photos or tell us what you’re seeing. We’ll help you understand the likely next step and whether the area needs to be opened up.