Leaks • Water Stains • Rotted Wood • Loose Steps • Deck Issues
Winter damage usually shows up once the snow melts and the rain starts. If you're seeing soft wood, leaks, loose steps, or water stains inside, we can help.
Just Ask Home Improvement is a real local crew — not a referral site, not a call center, and not a lead service.
When you reach out, you're talking directly with us. If you're nearby Toledo or surrounding areas, we can come out and take care of it.
After winter, these issues start showing up. You're not imagining it — and they won't fix themselves.
Ceiling stains, wall discoloration, drywall bubbling or peeling from hidden leaks
Soft spots on trim, door frames, siding corners, or porch posts that you can push in
Porch steps that wobble, creak, or feel unsafe when someone walks on them
Deck or porch railings that rock back and forth when you lean on them
Overflowing gutters, water pooling near foundation, downspouts dumping water at house
Deck boards lifting up, nails backing out, boards feel spongy or bouncy when you step
Sound familiar? Text us a couple photos and your address — we'll tell you what we're seeing.
Text Photos: (419) 540-4264Spring damage doesn't stay small. Here's what we see when people wait:
That small soft spot on your trim? It's probably a bigger problem behind the surface. Rot spreads through framing, and once it gets into structural wood, repair costs jump.
Water stains mean moisture is trapped somewhere. If drywall stays wet, mold grows behind it. That's when you're dealing with remediation, not just a patch job.
Water that keeps coming in (bad gutters, roof leaks, deck drainage) eventually damages the wood framing underneath. Once that happens, you're fixing structure, not just cosmetics.
A $500 repair now can turn into $3,000+ if the problem spreads. We've seen it dozens of times — small fix ignored = big project forced.
We're not trying to scare you.
But if you're noticing something, it's worth at least getting eyes on it. Most of the time, catching it early means a quick fix instead of a big project.
We've seen it too many times. A $1,000 repair job turns into a $10,000 nightmare because someone hired the wrong guy.
Real damage we've seen in Toledo area homes
Small problems that were ignored or "quick-fixed" by the wrong person. What started as a simple repair became structural damage, mold, and thousands in extra costs.
The best time to fix it was when you first noticed. The second best time is now.
Sylvania homeowner
A homeowner called us after a handyman "patched" their soft porch steps. He just screwed new boards over the rotted ones. Six months later, the whole thing collapsed. What would have been a $800 step repair became a $6,500 full porch rebuild — plus the structural damage to the house where it attached.
Covering rot doesn't fix rot. It just hides it while it spreads.
Maumee homeowner
Someone paid a guy $300 to "fix" a ceiling water stain. He just painted over it. The leak was never addressed. A year later: mold throughout the attic, ruined insulation, and drywall damage in three rooms. Final repair cost: over $12,000 including mold remediation.
If someone doesn't find the source, they didn't fix anything.
Toledo homeowner
A homeowner gave $2,500 deposit to a "contractor" from a Facebook marketplace ad. He showed up once, demoed the bathroom, then vanished. No license. No insurance. No recourse. They had to pay us to finish a job that was now twice as expensive because of the half-done demo.
Always verify license and insurance. Always.
Perrysburg homeowner
A deck was built by a friend-of-a-friend. No permit, wrong fasteners, ledger board attached incorrectly. Failed inspection when the homeowners tried to sell. Had to tear it all down and rebuild to code. $4,000 "savings" became $15,000 when they actually needed to sell their house.
"Cheap" work often costs more in the end.
Search "contractor" in your local Toledo Facebook groups. You'll find dozens of horror stories about unlicensed workers, scams, and botched jobs. We're not saying this to scare you — but you deserve to know what's out there before you hire someone.
Just Ask Home Improvement is licensed (CRT2025-1662), insured, and BBB accredited. You can verify us.
Clear solutions. No runaround. We find the problem, fix it properly, and make sure it doesn't come back.
We don't just patch the ceiling. We find where the water is coming from (roof, gutters, window, plumbing) and fix the source.
Soft, spongy, or rotted wood gets removed and replaced with new treated lumber. If framing is damaged, we repair it properly.
Loose or unsafe steps and railings get rebuilt to code. We don't just tighten screws — we fix the underlying issue.
Bad gutters cause most of the water damage we see. We fix them so water stops dumping near your house.
Text us a couple pics and your address. We'll tell you if it's something we can knock out quick or if it needs more attention.
We're based in the Toledo area and serve homeowners throughout Lucas County and nearby communities.
Not sure if we cover your area?
Give us a call or send a text with your address. If we can get there, we'll let you know.
(419) 540-4264Here's what happens when you call a real local crew instead of rolling the dice
"Had water issues in our basement for years. They installed a drainage system and waterproofed everything. Haven't had a drop of water since! Worth every penny. These guys actually explained what was causing the problem instead of just throwing a fix at it."
Jennifer R.
Maumee, OH
"Called them for several repair jobs around the house - drywall patches, door replacements, and some carpentry work. They knocked everything out in one day. Great service! Finally found a contractor who actually shows up when they say they will."
Robert K.
Perrysburg, OH
"Our crawl space was a disaster - moisture, mold, sagging floors. They cleaned it all out, fixed the structural issues, and encapsulated it. House feels so much better now! Our floors don't bounce anymore and the musty smell is completely gone."
Amanda P.
Oregon, OH
"Transformed our outdated bathroom into a modern spa! The tile work is flawless and they finished right on schedule. Communication was excellent throughout the project. They even caught a hidden water issue behind the old tile that would have caused major problems."
Mike & Lisa T.
Sylvania, OH
Reviews
We've been fixing homes across Lucas County for years. Here's where we've been working lately.
Last month
Helped a homeowner with water damage around their front door. The trim looked fine from outside but the framing behind it was rotted through. Caught it before it spread to the subfloor.
2 weeks ago
Deck rebuild after winter. The homeowner thought they just needed boards replaced, but the ledger board was pulling away from the house. Complete rebuild to code, now rated for 50+ years.
This month
Basement waterproofing rescue job. Previous contractor left without finishing. We came in, installed the drainage system correctly, and got them dry before spring rains hit.
3 weeks ago
Porch step rebuild. Steps were pulling away from the house and wobbling dangerously. Rebuilt with proper footings and composite treads — won't rot again.
Last week
Crawl space encapsulation after winter flooding. Standing water had damaged floor joists. Sistered the joists, installed vapor barrier, added dehumidifier. Floors don't bounce anymore.
This month
Historic home exterior repair. Rotted window sills and trim on a 1920s home. Matched the original profiles and used rot-resistant materials. Looks original, lasts longer.
Live in one of these areas? We probably know your neighborhood. Give us a call.
Real questions from homeowners who were in your exact situation
Call or text us. We'll walk you through it.
Spring damage often connects to other issues. Here's where to look if your problem is more specific.
Fix leaks, ceiling stains, and moisture damage from roof, gutter, or plumbing issues
Learn moreReplace rotted trim, siding, door frames, porch posts, and structural framing
Learn moreRebuild deck boards, fix railings, replace damaged stairs and structural supports
Learn moreFind the leak source, repair damage, and refinish your ceiling properly
Learn moreSiding repair, trim replacement, gutter fixes, and exterior maintenance
Learn moreFix bouncy, uneven, or sagging floors from structural or joist issues
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