Kathryn MacDonald
Bathroom - contemporary 3/4 white tile mosaic tile floor and gray floor bathroom idea in San Francisco with medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink and flat-panel cabinets

Photo shows our bathroom construction/repair project (AFTER) At Vanguard Termite Control, we understand that construction repairs require a careful blend of expertise, precision, and craftsmanship. Whether it’s repairing damage caused by termites or addressing structural issues, we provide comprehensive construction repair services to restore your property to its original condition. Contact us to get a quote or schedule a service: 510-557-4918 | office@vanguardtermite.com | 3102 Rolison Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063

While working on other projects for the property owner, I noticed that his skylight was leaking a lot during one of our monsoon rains. As you can see, someone else had tried patching the damage inside without successfully repairing the damage outside. He gave me the go-ahead to fix it. Got up on the roof of this 2 story apartment and discovered that the seal on the dome was failing. Took the dome off and cleaned out the old seal and dirt that had accumulated and resealed with a premium silicone. Leak fixed! The leak caused damage to ceiling around the skylight inside. Skylight is in a winding stairway, so I put up ladders and scaffolds and tore out the bad sheetrock and replaced with new. Matched the texture and paint to blend everything back in.

This Glen Mills, PA home's original stucco siding was trapping moisture and causing rot damage. The go-to replacement material for stucco homes tends to be Hardie Planks for their unmatched durability, reliability, and breathability. The Evening Blue finish of these planks pull just enough blue from the bricks for a beautiful look.

The front entry will need additional work to repair water damage caused by the large stone steps (added in the 1960's). In the meantime, everything looks better with a couple of planters featuring plants that can bloom under the shade of the huge old sugar maple in the front yard!

Large windows are great but can let in a lot of unfiltered light, causing damage to furniture or raising the temperature dramatically. Hunter Douglas Duette® Honeycomb Shades are constructed in such a way that they provide insulation and privacy. Shown are the Duette® Honeycomb Shades in Greenbriar with a top-down bottom-up installation.

Some pictures of damage caused by a tornado touchdown. We replaced the roof on the storage building and replaced the roof and 80 2x4's on the tractor shed.

This project started with some non-Hardie fiber-cement siding planks delaminating above the roof lines. This was caused by the builder resting the siding on the roof, we cut all the siding on the house above the roof lines back to the manufacture suggested distance and sealed and painted the ends. We also replaced the the damaged planks with new identical planks. We work in all available fiber-cement products and know the differences so your repair does not look like a repair.

Leaves, twigs, and other solid materials can wreak havoc on your home’s gutter system. If left unchecked, they will accumulate and prevent rainwater from flowing through the gutter trough, causing rainwater to overflow and potentially damage the exterior of your home. For these reasons, Paul opted to have LeafGuard® Brand Gutters installed on this home. They're patented, one-piece and guaranteed never to clog.

At San Messina, we recently completed a rubber mulch installation for a playground area. Our team not only installed the rubber mulch, but also took extra steps to ensure proper drainage by leveling the playground and pitching it away from the playground equipment. This was done to prevent any standing water on the playground, which could be a safety hazard for children and cause damage to the equipment.

Water damage can cause expensive interior and exterior repairs to stucco. Signs stucco may have water intrusion issues include cracks, stains, and interior mold. Wanting to forego these issues, our client, Tara chose to have our craftsmen install LeafGuard® Brand Gutters on her home. They’re patented, one-piece and guaranteed never to clog or we clean them for free.

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Some pictures of damage caused by a tornado touchdown. We replaced the roof on the storage building and replaced the roof and 80 2x4's on the tractor shed.

Problem: Window casing starting to rot? Left unchecked, it can spread and cause bigger (and more costly) damage. • Solution: We repaired and restored this casing, stopping the rot in its tracks and keeping the window looking great and protected. ✅

Problem: Window casing starting to rot? Left unchecked, it can spread and cause bigger (and more costly) damage. • Solution: We repaired and restored this casing, stopping the rot in its tracks and keeping the window looking great and protected. ✅

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Roll down solar protection reduces damage UV rays can cause to furnishings & art work

This project was an upgrade to the entire home. We helped the guide our client through a insurance process for a sink that over flowed and caused water damage to the entire kitchen and destroyed the oak hardwood floor that they had throughout the space. We replaced all the flooring, damaged drywall, insulation, kitchen cabinets, sinks, plumbing fixtures, painted the entire interior, re-stained all the trim surfaces, installed new shop stone countertops, remodel the shower

Example of a classic home design design in Toronto