Case Studies | Structural Repair Outcomes Tacoma WA | Realty Repair Co.
Tacoma & Pierce County  ·  WA GC License #APCONL*825QO  ·  253-891-9622
Documented Outcomes · Fixed Price · Licensed GC #APCONL*825QO

Repair Scopes.
Documented
Outcomes.

Every scope below was assessed on site, priced at a fixed lump sum, executed under WA GC License #APCONL*825QO, and completed with written documentation. No estimates. No open-ended billing. No undocumented repairs.

Dry Rot Remediation 📍 North End Tacoma
1928 Craftsman — Sill Plate & Exterior Framing Failure
$4,200Fixed Price
6 daysCompletion
38 LFSill Replaced

Pre-purchase inspection flagged "evidence of past moisture" at the NW corner foundation. Buyer's agent requested a GC assessment before closing. Diagnostic revealed the inspection report had understated the condition — active dry rot extended along 38 linear feet of sill plate, with secondary penetration into rim joist framing and two window rough openings on the west wall.

  • Full sill plate excision and replacement — 38 LF, PT Douglas Fir
  • Rim joist sister framing — 22 LF affected sections
  • Window rough opening rebuild — 2 locations, west wall
  • Exterior sheathing replacement at affected sections
  • Borate treatment applied to adjacent framing members

Outcome: Scope completed 5 days before closing. FHA lender repair condition satisfied. Buyer received written completion documentation, before/after photos, and 5-year structural guarantee. Transaction closed on schedule.

✓ FHA Lender Documented Dry Rot Service →
Crawl Space Repair 📍 Lakewood
1952 Post-War Rancher — Full Floor System Rebuild
$11,400Fixed Price
9 daysCompletion
760 SFFloor System

Property manager flagged soft floors in kitchen and hallway during a routine walk. Diagnostic confirmed floor joist deterioration across 760 SF — full-length joist failure, not isolated sistering candidates. Sill plate rot present at three foundation walls. Vapor barrier absent. Ground moisture had been wicking into the floor system unobstructed for an estimated 15+ years.

  • Full floor joist replacement — 760 SF, 2×10 kiln-dried Douglas Fir
  • Sill plate replacement at three foundation walls — PT lumber
  • Subfloor removal and replacement — 760 SF, 3/4" tongue-and-groove
  • 6-mil cross-laminated vapor barrier — full crawl space
  • Crawl space ventilation assessment — two vents added

Outcome: Floor system rebuilt to current structural standard. Property manager received insurance-formatted documentation for landlord claim submission. Building passed subsequent rental inspection without structural deficiency. Floors solid — no callbacks in 14 months since completion.

✓ Insurance Claim Documented Crawl Space Service →
Water Damage Reconstruction 📍 South Tacoma
Burst Supply Line — Kitchen & Subfloor Reconstruction
$8,750Fixed Price
7 daysPost-Clearance
2 roomsReconstructed

Kitchen supply line failure during an extended owner absence. Water migrated through subfloor into crawl space over approximately 72 hours before shutoff. Mitigation contractor completed extraction and drying — clearance issued. GC assessment at post-clearance confirmed structural damage to subfloor, kitchen floor framing, and one section of crawl space rim joist where standing water had pooled.

  • Subfloor replacement — kitchen and adjacent hallway, 220 SF
  • Floor joist sister framing — 3 joists, kitchen zone
  • Rim joist replacement — 8 LF, crawl space east wall
  • Kitchen cabinet base rebuild — lower cabinet row
  • Vapor barrier replacement in affected crawl space zone
  • Plumbing supply line replacement — coordinated, licensed plumber

Outcome: Reconstruction completed 7 days after mitigation clearance. Insurance documentation package delivered — scope, photos, materials, license number, licensed plumber confirmation. Insurer accepted claim without supplemental inspection request.

✓ Insurance Accepted First Submission Water Damage Service →
Pre-Listing Repair 📍 Gig Harbor
Listing Prep — Deck Structure & Dry Rot Package
$6,100Fixed Price
4 daysCompletion
$62KPrice Increase

Listing agent referred seller for pre-listing structural assessment before pricing the property. Agent had previously lost a transaction on a comparable Gig Harbor property when undisclosed dry rot surfaced during buyer inspection — wanted structural conditions documented and resolved before listing. Diagnostic identified deck ledger board failure, three deck posts with base rot, and dry rot at two south-wall window framing locations.

  • Deck ledger board replacement and re-fastening to current standard
  • Three deck post replacements — base rot excised, PT replacements set
  • South wall window rough opening rebuild — 2 locations
  • Exterior trim replacement at affected window surrounds
  • Written pre-listing disclosure documentation package

Outcome: Property listed with full structural disclosure documentation. Agent reported no buyer inspection structural objections. Property sold $62,000 above the pre-repair comparable pricing estimate. Agent has referred four subsequent listings.

✓ Seller Disclosure Documented Pre-Listing Service →
Structural Repair 📍 Puyallup
1941 Tudor — Foundation Sill & Valley Floor Moisture Damage
$7,300Fixed Price
8 daysCompletion
52 LFSill Replaced

Owner self-referred after noticing floor flex near the north and west exterior walls. No prior inspection. Diagnostic found full sill plate failure across two foundation walls — valley floor seasonal moisture had been wicking into the original untreated sill plate for an estimated 20+ years. Secondary floor joist deterioration in the affected zone. Two floor joists required full replacement; four more required sistering.

  • Sill plate replacement — 52 LF across two foundation walls, PT lumber
  • Floor joist full replacement — 2 joists
  • Floor joist sistering — 4 joists, affected zone
  • Subfloor repair — 180 SF affected section
  • 6-mil vapor barrier — full crawl space, previously absent
  • Drainage grade correction at north foundation — exterior

Outcome: Owner received written completion documentation for property records. Floor flex eliminated. Drainage correction addresses moisture source — not just the structural symptoms. No callbacks in 18 months. Owner subsequently referred two neighboring property owners for diagnostic assessments.

✓ Owner Records Documented Puyallup Service →
Dry Rot Remediation 📍 Federal Way
1988 Split-Level — Canopy Moisture & North Wall Framing
$3,650Fixed Price
3 daysCompletion
VA LoanRepair Condition

VA loan appraisal flagged active wood rot at the north wall base and one window opening as a mandatory repair condition. Buyer's agent contacted us for fixed-price repair scope with VA-compliant documentation. Tree canopy overhang on the north side had kept the wall face continuously damp — original 1988 framing had accumulated 35+ years of intermittent moisture with no prior remediation.

  • North wall base framing — stud replacement, 3 affected studs
  • Sill plate section replacement — 12 LF, north wall
  • Window rough opening rebuild — 1 location
  • Exterior sheathing replacement — affected section
  • Borate treatment — adjacent framing

Outcome: VA repair condition satisfied and documented within the appraisal's required format. Lender re-inspection passed first attempt. Transaction closed on the original scheduled date. Buyer received 5-year structural guarantee documentation at closing.

✓ VA Lender Documented Federal Way Service →
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Additional documented repair outcomes are added as projects complete. Contact us if you want to discuss a scope similar to work shown above.

📄 Every Case Above Is Fully Documented

Scope performed, materials, GC license number, before/after photos, and completion date on every job. Documentation is formatted for lender compliance (FHA, VA, conventional), insurance claim submission, and seller disclosure. If a lender, insurer, or escrow officer has a specific documentation requirement, contact us before the diagnostic — we will confirm the format before the scope is priced.

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