Structural repair, board replacement, and full deck refinishing.
Most decks don't need to be torn out — they need rot replaced, ledger flashing corrected, fasteners pulled and reset, and a proper refinish. We inspect, repair, and refinish to add another decade of life without the cost of a full rebuild.
Restore the structure, refinish the surface, extend the life.
- Boards are soft, cupped, or have visible rot
- Railings are loose or wobble under pressure
- Ledger board shows water staining or pest damage
- Fasteners are popping, rusting, or splitting boards
- Deck hasn't been sealed in 3+ years and is gray
- Inspector flagged the deck on a recent home inspection
Every deck repair project, fully scoped.
Inspection & Structural Repair
- Probe inspection of framing, ledger, posts, and stairs
- Sister or replace rotted joists and rim boards
- Re-flash ledger w/ copper or stainless and code-correct fasteners
- Tighten or replace post bases, post caps, and hardware
- Stair stringer repair and tread replacement
Refinish & Restore
- Selective board replacement (ipe, cedar, composite)
- Strip old finish; clean and brighten with oxalic acid
- Sand to 80–120 grit for an even base
- Apply Penofin, Messmer's, or TWP penetrating oil system
- Optional re-fasten with hidden-fastener system
From design walk to final punch.
Inspection & quote
We probe-test every joist, ledger, and post and quote repair vs. replace honestly — no upselling to a rebuild that isn't needed.
Structural repair
Rot, soft joists, and ledger flashing are repaired first — there's no point refinishing a surface over a failing frame.
Strip & sand
Old finish is stripped, the wood is brightened, and the surface is sanded to an even, accepts-stain base.
Refinish & seal
Premium penetrating oil applied in two coats with proper dwell — followed by a written re-coat schedule.
Fixed-price, written, approved before we break ground.
Refinish pricing covers strip, brighten, sand, and two coats of penetrating oil. Significant board replacement quoted separately based on material.
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Design your deck repair project.
Speak with a project advisor today. Same-day callbacks for Highland Park & University Park residents.