Wood-Destroying Fungus Treatment in Antioch, CA

Common Types of Wood-Destroying Fungus

Brown Rot

Brown rot breaks down the cellulose in wood, leaving behind a dry, brittle material that cracks into small cube-like pieces. Because brown rot can continue spreading even after moisture is removed, catching it early is critical to limiting the damage.

White Rot

White rot breaks down both cellulose and lignin, often leaving wood feeling spongy, stringy, or discolored with a bleached appearance. It tends to develop in consistently damp conditions and can compromise structural wood gradually over an extended period.

Dry Rot

Despite its name, dry rot requires moisture to take hold. It's known for its ability to spread across masonry and other non-wood materials in search of new wood sources, making it one of the more aggressive forms of fungal decay if left untreated.

Wet Rot

Wet rot develops in wood that stays consistently saturated, such as around leaking pipes, poor drainage, or persistent roof leaks. It tends to stay localized to the source of moisture, but left unaddressed, it can still cause significant softening and structural weakening over time.

Decay You Can Catch Before It Spreads

Fungal decay is often the most overlooked threat to structural wood, precisely because it's the easiest to miss without a trained eye. Since identifying wood-destroying fungus is a core part of our specialty, our inspectors know how to spot moisture patterns and early decay signs that a general inspection might miss. Real estate agents rely on us to flag fungal issues during WDI/WDO inspections before a sale falls through unexpectedly. Property managers rely on us to catch decay across units before it becomes a larger repair. Homeowners rely on us to explain, in plain terms, exactly what's happening to their property and how to fix it.

Call (925) 744-6750 today to schedule your inspection.