Deck repair and resurfacing
Some decks need a few boards. Some need a new surface. Some need to come down. We’ll check the structure and tell you which one yours is.
R.1 / ScopeWhat we fix
Boards
Cracked, cupped or soft boards pulled and replaced. We match what we can and tell you when matching isn’t realistic.
Joists & beams
Rotted framing sistered or replaced. Hangers and connectors swapped where they’ve rusted.
Stairs
Wobbly stringers, loose treads and missing handrails. Stairs are where most deck injuries start.
Railings
Loose posts re-anchored or replaced. Old wood railing swapped for aluminum or composite if you want less upkeep.
R.2 / UpgradeResurfacing an old deck with composite
If the frame is solid, you don’t need a whole new deck. We strip the old boards, fix any weak framing, add joist tape, and lay new composite decking on top. New railing is optional.
You end up with a low-upkeep surface without paying to rebuild what’s still good. The catch: composite boards often need closer joist spacing than old wood decking. We check spacing before we promise anything. If it’s too wide, extra joists can often be added between the old ones. More on board types on the composite deck page.
R.3 / DecisionRepair or rebuild?
We probe the framing, look at the ledger where the deck meets the house, and check footings and posts. Then it’s usually clear.
Surface problems
Worn or split boards, a loose rail, a sagging step. Framing is firm and dry.
Structure problems
Soft joists in many places, a rotted ledger, posts sitting in wet soil, or a deck that moves when you walk.
If a deck bounces, leans or pulls away from the house, stay off it until someone checks it. Tell us on the contact form and we’ll prioritize the visit.
R.4 / ChecklistWhat we look at on a repair visit
- Ledger. Is it bolted to the house, and is the flashing above it doing its job?
- Joists and beams. We probe for soft spots, especially where boards meet and water collects.
- Posts and footings. Are posts sitting on concrete or buried in wet soil?
- Connectors. Rusted hangers and corroded bolts get flagged.
- Stairs and railing. We push on posts and handrails. Anything that moves gets fixed.
You get a written list of what we found, what we recommend, and what can wait. Nothing on that list is urgent unless we say it is, and if it is, we explain why.
R.5 / QuestionsQuestions we get
Can you replace just a few boards?
Yes. Small repairs are fine. If the new boards won’t match well, we’ll say so up front so you’re not surprised.
Do you repair decks you didn’t build?
Yes. Most repair work is on decks someone else built, sometimes decades ago.
Is resurfacing cheaper than a new deck?
Usually, because the frame stays. How much you save depends on how much of the frame needs work. The written estimate breaks it out.
Can you fix stairs only?
Yes. New stringers, treads and a proper handrail can be done on their own.
R.6 / RelatedKeep reading
Get the deck checked
We look at the frame first and give you a straight repair-or-rebuild answer in writing.