Tom Hanks, owner, 24/7 Express Handyman Service · Updated September 2026
24/7 Express Handyman Service repairs rotted trim in Salt Lake, Park City and Heber. 20% moisture content or less keeps wood safe from decay fungi, and rot already present stops spreading while wood stays dry. (Wood Handbook, Chapter 14: Biodeterioration of Wood (USDA Forest Products Laboratory))
| Salt Lake City & Millcreek | from $205 |
|---|---|
| Park City & Summit County | from $225 |
| Heber Valley & Wasatch County | from $225 |
Trim rot in Salt Lake City & Millcreek starts at $205: the 2-hour minimum at $95/hour ($190) plus the $15 fuel surcharge, with no dispatch fee. Time past 2 hours is billed in 30-minute steps. Larger parts are billed at cost plus 25%.
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Trim rots when it stays wet long enough for decay fungi to grow. The USDA Forest Products Laboratory says wood kept at 20% moisture content or less has a reasonable margin of safety against fungal damage, so leaks, failed caulk and bare paint are the usual causes.
Small, shallow soft spots can be dug out and filled with a two-part epoxy wood filler. Once rot runs deep or the board splits, replacing the section is the lasting fix, and the water source has to be stopped either way.
No, not while it stays dry. The Forest Products Laboratory says wood kept air dry will not decay and rot already present will not progress. That is why fixing the leak or seal matters as much as replacing the wood.
If a screwdriver sinks into wood at a window, door or roof edge, or rot is spreading, call. 24/7 Express Handyman Service can cut out and replace the bad trim and refer structural damage to a licensed contractor.
Every job 24/7 Express Handyman Service takes on is under $3,000 including labor, materials and any change orders (Utah Code §58-55-305); a change that would push a job over that line is referred to a licensed contractor, not written up as a second job. plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance / combustion system work is referred to a licensed trade.
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