Service 03
Repair & resurfacing, new life for tired decks.
Years of rain leave marks: soft boards, rusted fasteners, a wobble on the stairs. Sometimes a focused repair is all it takes. Sometimes it’s time for new decking on the old bones.
Board by board, or top to bottom.
- Surface
Resurfacing with composite
If the frame is sound, we remove the old decking and lay capped composite boards over it, adding joists where the new boards need tighter spacing. It’s a way to get a low-upkeep deck without a full rebuild.
- Boards
Board replacement
Split, cupped or rotting boards swapped out and fastened properly, matched as closely as possible to what’s left.
- Structure
Joists, beams & posts
Sistering or replacing weakened joists, adding blocking, and correcting posts that have settled or started to decay at the base.
- Stairs
Stair rebuilds
New stringers, treads and handrails for steps that have gone soft, uneven or slippery.
- Railings
Railing replacement
Loose or rotten wood railings replaced with aluminum, cable or composite systems that stay firm for years.
What the deck is telling you.
Underfoot
Boards that flex, feel spongy or have split along the grain. Nails that keep rising no matter how often they’re knocked back down.
At the edges
Railings that shift when you lean on them, posts with dark, soft bases, and stairs that rock or have treads worn into a dip.
Against the house
Staining or soft siding near the ledger, a widening gap between deck and wall, or water marks on the ceiling of a room below.
How we decide with you.
Repair usually works when…
- The frame is dry, solid and properly connected to the house
- Damage is local: a few boards, one stair, one section of railing
- Joist spacing suits the boards you want
- You like the deck’s size and shape as it is
Rebuild is wiser when…
- Rot has reached joists, beams or the ledger in several places
- Footings have shifted or were never adequate
- You’d like a different layout or size anyway
- Repairs would cost close to what new construction would
The inspection
We probe the framing with an awl, check the ledger and flashing, look at footings and fasteners, and test railings under load. Then we tell you what we found, including when the honest answer is that a repair will do.
Before you book a repair.
How do I know if my deck frame is still sound?
Soft spots when you press with a screwdriver, dark staining around the ledger, sagging between posts or a bouncy feel underfoot are warning signs. A proper look from underneath settles it, and that’s part of our free visit.
Can you match my old wood boards?
We can get close with the same species and width, but new wood will look different until it weathers. For larger areas, resurfacing the whole deck often gives a better result than patchwork.
Is it worth fixing a deck I plan to replace in a few years?
If there is a safety issue, such as a loose railing or a failing stair, yes. For cosmetic wear, we can talk through whether it’s better to wait and put the money toward the new deck.