-- GotRot Launches Fall 2026 Dry Rot and Moisture Inspection Initiative for Greater Seattle Homeowners
Seattle-area contractor urges homeowners to investigate leaks, deteriorated wood and recurring moisture issues before October and November bring more than 10 inches of average rainfall.
SEATTLE, Wash., Aug. 27, 2026 — GotRot, a Greater Seattle contractor specializing in dry rot and moisture-related structural repairs, has launched its Fall 2026 Dry Rot and Moisture Inspection Initiative ahead of the Pacific Northwest rainy season. The campaign focuses on homes with signs of water intrusion or wood deterioration, including recurring leaks, soft exterior wood, damaged siding, failed window or door assemblies, deck deterioration and moisture problems in crawl spaces.
Seattle’s fall rain does not arrive all at once. It builds quickly. NOAA climate normals show average precipitation rising from 1.61 inches in September to 3.91 inches in October and 6.31 inches in November at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. That means the area typically gets 10.22 inches of rain in October and November alone, with measurable precipitation on roughly 14 days in October and 18 days in November. For homeowners, that matters because a small leak around a window, roof edge, deck connection or siding joint can allow water in again and again for weeks, giving moisture more time to reach wood framing and other concealed materials.
GotRot is using the seasonal change to encourage homeowners to investigate moisture problems before repeated fall and winter exposure causes additional deterioration.
"One of the patterns we see is a homeowner noticing something small during the summer and deciding to watch it," said Mark Kovalevich, owner of GotRot. "Maybe paint keeps failing below one window, one section of siding is swelling, or a board on the deck has started to feel soft. Those are reasons to find out where the moisture is coming from. Once October and November arrive, a leak that happens repeatedly has a lot more opportunities to keep wetting the same assembly."
A dry rot inspection should answer two questions: where is the water coming from, and how far has the damage spread? The rotten board a homeowner can see is often only part of the problem. Water may be getting in around a window, through damaged flashing, beneath siding or from a roof leak, then traveling into areas that are hidden from view. The EPA notes that moisture trapped inside building cavities can lead to wood rot and structural damage if the materials do not dry properly. Finding the entry point matters because replacing damaged wood without stopping the leak can leave the same area vulnerable to rot again.
Wood decay needs sustained moisture, which is why finding the leak matters as much as finding the rot. Research from the U.S. Forest Service's Forest Products Laboratory shows that decay becomes a clear risk when wood moisture content rises above about 30%, while wood kept below 20% generally does not support decay. GotRot uses that principle during inspections by looking past the visibly damaged wood to identify where moisture is entering, how far it has traveled, and what needs to be corrected so the repaired area is not exposed to the same conditions again.
"Replacing rotten wood is the visible part of the job. The more important question is why that wood stayed wet long enough to deteriorate," said Darik Kovalevich, partner at GotRot. "If we open an area around a window and find that the flashing detail is directing water behind the siding, replacing the damaged framing without correcting that detail would leave the homeowner with the same failure mechanism. We want the repair scope to address what actually happened."
GotRot was launched in 2023 after Mark Kovalevich, a third-generation carpenter, saw repeated cases in which relatively limited dry rot developed into more extensive structural repairs. The business subsequently expanded its scope beyond dry rot remediation to include siding, decks, wood framing, roof repairs, water leaks, windows and doors, and crawl spaces. That broader repair experience also shapes the company's fall inspection campaign. Moisture damage does not always begin where the homeowner eventually sees it. Water entering around a window can affect framing behind the wall. A roof leak can travel before producing a visible stain. Deterioration around a deck ledger or exterior connection may remain partly concealed until materials are opened for inspection.
"People sometimes ask us how bad a rot problem is based on one photograph," Mark Kovalevich said. "A photo can show damage, but it cannot tell us what is happening behind the material or where the water entered. We would rather give a homeowner a scope based on what we can verify than make assumptions from the surface."
GotRot is currently offering homeowners $50 off a professional dry rot inspection. The inspection covers common problem areas such as walls, framing and decks, helping homeowners understand whether visible damage is limited to the surface or connected to a larger moisture problem.
The Fall 2026 initiative is aimed particularly at homeowners who have seen the same moisture symptom more than once, experienced a previous roof or window leak, found soft or deteriorated exterior wood, or know that part of the home's exterior envelope needs repair.
"Fall is not when every homeowner suddenly has a rot problem," Darik Kovalevich said. "It is when existing weak points start getting tested much more often. If something leaked last winter and was never traced to the source, we would rather look at it before another season of repeated rain than after."
Homeowners can learn more about GotRot's dry rot inspection and repair services at igotrot.com.
About GotRot
GotRot is a Washington contractor specializing in dry rot repair and moisture-related building restoration. Founded in 2023, the company operates from locations in Everett and Woodinville and serves residential and commercial properties across Greater Seattle, the Eastside and Snohomish County. GotRot provides dry rot inspection and repair, siding and deck repair, wood frame restoration, roof and water leak repair, window and door repair, and crawl space repair. The company is licensed and insured and backs its work with a 24-month warranty.
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