Top 10 deck repair services in Ashland, OH
Frequently asked questions about deck repair contractors
The cost to repair a deck can vary widely by region, decking material, and deck size. The average deck repair costs are between $100-$500 for basic repairs when a deck doesn’t need major structural work. If more extensive repairs are required, such as board or railing replacement, expect to pay about $500-$2,000.
Homeowners can save money by doing basic repairs themselves, but more extensive repairs should be performed by a deck repair professional to ensure safety and guaranteed work.
Repairing a deck board seems like a straightforward and easy DIY job. There are several steps to proper and thorough decking board repair, however, that may make you think twice and decide to hire a pro to repair the deck for you.
First, remove all nails and screws from the damaged decking board. Inspect the joists and remove the rotten sections of the boards. Measure the exposed section and cut new boards to size. Apply sealant to the newly exposed boards and reinforce and secure the joist. Apply matching wood stain to the new board and nail and/or screw into the existing deck.
It’s not always easy to know if your wood deck is rotten, as rot can begin in areas not easily visible to the naked eye. There are some signs to look out for, though, and it’s important to inspect your deck every season to ensure it’s safe and there are no hazards that need to be addressed.
If your wood deck is older, it may begin to show signs of dry rot, even if it’s made of pressurized wood. Dry rot includes spongy and discolored wood that can flake off or disintegrate when it becomes wet. You can use a screwdriver to test areas of a wood deck for dry rot. When you see signs of dry rot, it’s important to address the problem and get it repaired as soon as possible, because the problem will only get worse and the deck may become dangerous to use.
The average lifespan of a deck can vary greatly, depending on usage, climate, and deck material. However, the general average lifespan of a deck is about 10-20 years. You can prolong the lifespan of a deck up to 20 years with proper maintenance, prompt repairs, and weatherproofing as needed or every couple of years.
Recent reviews for Ashland deck repair services
Very rude and thinks he is above everyone else. Quoted 350% above what other contractors quote for, why???
Thanks guys for the dry basement you guys are hard working and great people. My hubby said he just might have to invite you guys back for a cook out lol. Thanks for getting us waterproofed we loved your service!!!
This is a fraudulent company they bid on jobs request $200 a day, then stretch the work as long as they can to get the most money they can from you, then quit the job half finished. I'm going to have to pay to have fence posts taken out and reset because ...
Multiple times, they did not show up at the time they promised to come to do the job. At the end, they left without doing the job but they kept the deposit.. Now, we are trying to get out money back. My experience with this company is they are not reliabl...
Project was started on 2/26/2019 I had a flooded basement and this was to pump out basement and replace or repair damage. The total costs came out to around $39,000 I have paid all but $3,000 of this and as of 9/29/2019 the work is less than 85% done. I p...
Less than mediocre and unprofessional We had hired James to install a tile drainage system, sump pump and sealing of our foundation. In our contract, we agreed to corrugated 4-inch pipe around the interior of the foundation, leveling-out of the gravel, ...
My experience is like everyone else. We paid them to do a lot of work on our home. What they did was make our problems worse. We hired them to do several jobs in our home. They started with waterproofing our basement and building 2 closets. The basement l...
Very happy with the work performed they are a great crew of young hard working men. They were very polite, punctual and professional. Our remodel turned out beautiful and on budget. Thanks Guys!!
Just a friendly heads up... Looking for work around your home, be cautious when using a company called Zeger and Sons, or James Zeger. They were hired to complete a fence, showed up sporadically for over a week, poor quality work, took money and did not c...
This is my second review of Certainty Construction as I removed my first review, upon the request of the owner, when a payment agreement (4 payments of $1,000 each) was reached. Since said agreement, there has been zero follow through and simply more fals...
Had nothing but great experiences everytime we have had R Wing come out to work on the house. Great people and great work.
