Founded out of necessity and grown into a multi-market phenomenon, the wood rot repair franchise uses a unique, better-for-the-planet epoxy-based repair technique to preserve local gems.
Preservan Wood Rot Repair started out of necessity as I began restoring wood windows in my garage. My house is over 100 years old, so we need restorations and repairs at times, and I wanted to do it in a more eco-friendly way. I got turned on to some awesome repair methods that the National Park Service uses, like epoxy resins, and it took off from there.
The more I worked on my own home, and as I began talking with neighbors who were facing similar challenges, I began to realize just how valuable efficient, affordable wood rot repair services would be. With this, we opened Preservan Wood Rot Repair in Oklahoma City. In the following five years, we began expanding into Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas and North Carolina.
While there are other wood rot repair options out there, Preservan has really created its own category — one where our customers don’t have to spend exorbitant amounts of time and money hiring contractors, coordinating schedules and dealing with the all-too-common disappointing outcome of unreliable service and high costs.
What We Do
Preservan takes all of the hassle out of the process. Our four-step system was carefully designed to guarantee a result that is both long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing. First, we apply a targeted treatment to areas affected by wood rot and decay, then we inject a structural consolidant into softened wood. From here, a moldable epoxy is applied and formed into a rough shape, which is then carefully sculpted into an invisible repair once hardened.
Everything necessary to complete the process is always stocked in our Preservan vehicles, creating a shorter lead time and ensuring our techs are always ready to begin a repair.
These techniques have saved our customers a combined millions of dollars, but the impact we’ve had — and will continue to have — on the planet is another exciting aspect of our brand. Our mission is deeply rooted in sustainability and community service. It seems quite clear to me — why would we replace something when we have the tools available to repair it? We’re actively reducing resource consumption and minimizing our own waste production, and through a partnership with 1% for the Planet, we also contribute revenue to environmental causes.
For franchise owners, this model is a strong investment that represents an affordable, impactful, scalable business opportunity. A well-calculated training and onboarding plan helps owners to launch quickly, reducing the amount of time to be cash-flow-positive, and a dedicated, connected team ensures everyone throughout the system has access to any ongoing support or guidance necessary to grow successfully.
What’s Next for Preservan?
Just this year, we opened new territories in Nashville, Tennessee; Athens, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; and Jacksonville, Florida. Due to these recent developments, we’ve grown from five to 10 territories in about six months, and we only plan to continue along this exponential growth trajectory.
As we look toward the future, we’re focused on two major aspects of our growth: where and with whom.
Our strategic growth plan includes targeted attention on markets that are most prone to wood rot and decay. With the help of the American Wood Protection Association’s wood deterioration map, Preservan has been able to identify markets that are at either “high” or “severe” risk of deterioration, and this is where we are looking to grow most immediately.
Hot, humid environments increase the risk of wood deterioration, so states like Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, Florida and Missouri are all prime markets for us to grow.
We are also focused on establishing territories in markets where there is a high concentration of older homes. Houses built before 1939 and cities that have great historic preservation communities already create favorable conditions for franchise owners to find early success. These people are fans of what we do, and they quickly become champions of our brand. However, wood begins to noticeably deteriorate after about 25 years, so even communities with a high concentration of homes built before 2000 can be great starting points.
In addition to the strategic aspect of our expansion plans, we’re also focused intently on who is growing with us. Preservan is a revolutionary brand with a revolutionary mission, and it’s crucial for our franchise owners to be just as passionate about what we’re doing as we are.
This is a service business. Owners will be bringing much-needed solutions to their own neighbors and communities and making a measurable impact on customers’ finances and the larger environment with each and every service completed. This cannot be overlooked. We need people who are crazy-excited about what we’re doing, and if they’re already ingrained in their communities, they’ll be well-positioned to spread the word about the valuable work they’re doing.
Preservan’s Growing Impact
As this journey continues, we’re building a snowball of impact. I have a goal to save American homeowners half a billion dollars by 2030, and seeing our recent growth is like watching that plan come to fruition.
Preservan isn’t just a business; it’s a commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability. As we look to the future, we’re excited to continue growing our footprint and impact with owners who are dedicated to their neighbors, communities and the planet, building a brighter, more sustainable future for wood preservation, one repair at a time.