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Home repair · Sumner County & Greater NashvilleHome Repair fixed at the cause, finished to match
Soft wood at a porch post, a water-stained ceiling, doors that stick, trim that has pulled away. JACCO repairs the damage, finds what caused it and finishes the work so it blends with the rest of the house.
- BBB Accredited A+ rating · zero complaints
- Licensed & Insured TN Contractor License #79477
- 25+ Years in the Trades Led by owner Jonathon Wilkinson
- 5.0 Client Rating 16 verified reviews on HomeAdvisor
- Locally Owned Cottontown · Sumner County, TN
Repairs with a reason
Most damage has a cause worth finding
Rot does not start on its own. A post rots because water sits at its base, drywall stains because something above it leaks, and a door sticks because the framing around it has moved. A repair that replaces the damaged piece without addressing why it failed tends to come back. We look for the cause first, explain what we found, and write both the repair and the fix for the cause into the scope.
The repairs JACCO handles most are the ones that need a builder’s skills rather than a single-trade fix: rotted sills, trim, fascia, porch posts and railings; drywall damaged by water or settling; doors and windows that no longer close properly; deck boards and stairs that have gone soft; and the finish work that makes a patch invisible. JACCO’s carpenters and painters do this work directly, so the repair and the finish come from the same crew.
Some repairs only appear partway through another project. Pull up an old floor and the subfloor is soft; open a wall and there is a slow leak. When that happens on a JACCO job, you see it before anything outside the scope proceeds, along with a written price. Repairs after an insurance claim follow the same approach: we price and build the repair scope, while coverage decisions stay between you and your insurer.
What’s included
Repairs we handle most often
Rot, damaged drywall, sticking doors and soft decking top the list, whether they turn up on their own or in the middle of a larger project. Each repair begins by working out why the damage happened.
- Rotted sills, trim, fascia and soffits
- Porch posts, columns and railings
- Drywall cracks, holes and water stains
- Doors that stick, sag or will not latch
- Soft deck boards, steps and stairs
- Subfloor and flooring damage
- Siding and exterior trim repairs
- Repairs after an insurance claim
- Touch-up painting to blend repairs
Three kinds of repair work
Visible damage
A repair you can see
A rotted porch post, a hole in the drywall, a door that will not latch. The repair is straightforward once the cause is understood, and the finish is matched so it disappears.
Hidden damage
A repair behind the surface
A ceiling stain, a soft spot in the floor or a sagging deck. These need investigation first, because the visible damage is usually the end of a longer path that has to be traced.
After a loss
Repairs after a claim
Water, storm or impact damage repaired from a written scope, with JACCO building the repair and keeping you informed. Questions about what a policy covers remain with you and your insurance company.
Why JACCO
Repairs that stay repaired
Cause before cosmetics
We look for the water source, the movement or the failed detail behind the damage, and fixing it goes into the scope. Otherwise the new wood rots, the patch cracks again, and you pay for the same repair twice.
Repairs that match the house
Trim profiles are matched, drywall textures blended and paint feathered so a repair reads as original. On older homes, that can mean sourcing or recreating profiles that are no longer standard.
Honest about what we find
When a repair proves larger than it first appeared, we stop and explain before going further, and the extra work comes with a written price. Small surprises are part of repair work; unexplained bills should not be.
“JACCO Builders have been very professional and understanding, and made my home better than it was before they came.”
- Stage 1Bid
Site visit, measurements and a written bid tied to a clear scope of work.
- Stages 2 and 3Schedule · Build
Selections settled, materials lined up, a detailed schedule, and a protected, clean home while we build.
- Stages 4 and 5Punch list · Close
We walk the finished work with you and close the project when every item on the list is done.
What kinds of home repairs do you take on?
Mostly repairs that involve carpentry, drywall and paint: rotted wood on porches and trim, water-damaged ceilings and walls, doors that stick, soft deck boards and stairs, and damage found during other projects. Plumbing repairs, such as a failing water heater or a leak behind a wall, are covered on our residential plumbing page. For a problem that is purely electrical or HVAC with no construction involved, a specialist in that trade is usually the more direct call.
Can you repair damage covered by an insurance claim?
Yes. JACCO repairs homes after water, storm and other damage, and the repair is priced in writing the same way as any other JACCO job. We do not make coverage decisions or advise on claims; those questions are for you and your insurance company. What we can do is explain the damage we find, describe the repair scope clearly and build it properly.
Why did the rot come back after my last repair?
Usually because the source of the water was never addressed. A porch post standing in a puddle, a missing kickout flashing above a trim board or a gutter spilling onto fascia will rot new wood just as it rotted the old. Rot also spreads beyond what is visible, so a repair that removes only the obviously soft section can leave damaged wood behind.
Should I repair it or replace the whole thing?
It depends on how far the damage goes and how much of the original is sound. A few rotted deck boards on a solid frame are a repair; soft joists, a failing ledger or widespread rot point toward a rebuild. The same logic applies to porches, trim and doors. We give you our honest view during the site visit, with prices for both repair and replacement where each is a reasonable option.
Do you repair damage you discover during a remodel?
Yes, and it happens often. Soft subfloor under an old tub, rotted framing behind a shower or an old leak inside a wall are common discoveries once surfaces come off. When we find something outside the original scope, we stop to show you, explain the options and price the repair in writing before continuing.
Related services
House Painting
Interior and exterior painting with the prep work done first.
Decks & Porches
Multi-level composite and wood decks, stairs and railings.
Roof Repair
Leaks, damaged decking and flashing traced and repaired.
Start the conversation
Tell us about your project.
Jonathon will follow up personally to schedule a visit. The first consultation is complimentary.