Rot spreads quietly. If any of these look like your deck, a repair now is a lot cheaper than a rebuild later.
Rot starts where moisture sits, and new boards over a rotten frame just hide the problem (Bob Vila has a good guide on spotting wood rot). We find the source, then rebuild what is compromised:
This is a real Bergen County deck repair in progress. The weathered boards on the left are on their way out, the pressure treated boards on the right are built to stay.
Every deck is different, but the price always comes down to a few things. Send photos and you get a clear written number before any work starts.
A few surface boards is a quick job. Rot that reached posts or framing means more demolition and more lumber.
Deck boards sit on joists and beams. If those are compromised, rebuilding them is what makes the deck actually safe.
Sanding, staining, and sealing add time but protect the repair, so you are not doing this again in two summers.
A small ground-level platform and a big second-story deck are different animals. Height and access change the work.
Weathered wood turns gray and may splinter, but it stays hard. Rot feels soft or spongy, crumbles when you press a screwdriver into it, and often shows dark staining. If a board gives under your foot, treat it as rot until proven otherwise.
Both. If the structure underneath is sound, we replace only the damaged boards. If joists, beams, or framing are compromised, we reinforce or rebuild those sections so the deck is genuinely safe, not just resurfaced.
Yes. We replace loose or damaged components, reinforce the connections, and make sure railings and stairs are solid. Those are the parts of a deck where a failure hurts someone, so they get extra attention.
Yes. We sand, stain, and seal so the repair is protected against moisture and sun, and weatherproofing sealant helps prevent the next round of rot.
Yes. Ask about maintenance visits: we check boards, fasteners, joists, and railings, and fix small problems before they turn into structural ones.
Send photos of the damage through the estimate form and we reply with a free written quote within 24 hours. If the structure needs a closer look, we can schedule a free inspection.
Fill out the short form and add a few photos of what needs fixing. It takes about two minutes.
We reply within 24 hours. Most small and mid-size jobs are priced straight from your photos, no site visit needed.
We show up on time, do clean work, and leave your home tidy. Most small fixes are finished in a single visit.
