Top 10 deck repair services in Cottonwood, CA
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 Cottonwood deck repair services
This man gets the job done! Very polite and very reasonable ! Shows up unlike so many! Thank you for the Amazing remodel job in our home! Love my home ❤️
Nice guy, but quiet-does not ask a lot of questions. You have to make sure he repeats back exactly what he will do, or you will not get a completed project. I had to hire someone to come behind and secure loose boards and stain the entire deck. The part...
I bought an older home a couple years ago with a beautiful view. I knew when I bought it that I was going to need to either repair a lot of it or have a whole new deck built. Decided to go with new deck. Russell Ballew impressed me. He listens ! He built...
Russell won't give you a contract...and believes his opinion about what to expect matters more to him than the home owner. Russell has good carpenter skills but not fine finish work like tile and wall texturing.....I would say can paint a canvas but not a...
Erik Bunch has completed many projects for me at my home in Chico, ca and our vacation home in the Lake Almanor area. He has always been very professional and his work is excellent. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a hardworking dependable con...
Excellent work installing our windows and siding on our home. Reasonable prices. Very prompt. After work was complete. The clean up was excellent. Clark will be doing work for us again. Thanks for the great experience
Came with an estimate of 2,000 and charged me 3,000 for a flooring installation. Tried to contact them many times after the fact to have them fix large gaps in the flooring where you can see the concrete underneath. They did not respond to my message on p...
Kaleb Allen is a thief and he is not a electrician. He is a hack who pretends that he can do all this work but that is not true at all. He stole thousands if dollars of my tools from my home and didn't do what he got paid to do. He is a criminal. And a he...
Terrible Contractor! Paid almost half the whole contract to have materials dropped shipped to my site. Nothing showed up and when the workers arrived onsite, they came with no tools and no materials.
