Top 10 deck repair services in Fort Madison, IA
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 Fort Madison deck repair services
I have an insufficient check from this contractor in my office-He has closed the account. Does not return phone calls.
We hired him to do a porch extension back in September. While the structured payments per the agreement were being made, he stayed “busy” in the project without really accomplishing much, then disappeared when the money stopped. He hasn’t shown up to co...
Did not pay his bill for materials he purchased for his customer's project. Tried to work out a payment schedule and he agreed to pay but did not. He offered to do work in exchange, but was unreliable and work he performed had to be removed and reworked...
Hired Jones to remodel the bathroom. It was to take two weeks. It's now going on seven weeks and it's not finished yet. He is friendly, but the work habits are to be desired. When they don't show up for a week, they don't call to let us know they're not c...
Worst experience ever. He charged us 11000.00 for materials he never delivered. Destroyed the house and kept promising to come back and never did. He strung us along almost 2 years before we fired him. He took our dream and crushed it. Wish I could leave ...
This person is a con man. Did none of the work promised.
Hired Craig to inspect a home I am interested in buying, he showed a day late and a week later I still do not have the report on whats all wrong with the house, He said the bank I am using would have access to his report Tuesday and here it is Saturday ...
We hired ACH to put new windows in our home and to remove and replace the old siding. Very nice work completed on time. Excellent cleanup on the jobsite. Would hire again. Recommended to all friends and family.
We hired ACH to put up a chainlink fence for us. The estimate quoted was about half of what other contractors' had quoted us, and less than half of what Lowes quoted. The fence was installed promptly and professionally. After the fence we were so impresse...
I hired ACH to build a deck for my parents. I had several contractors price it for me, all very high bids. ACH gave me a reasonable estimate. I was a little leary because the price was lower than I thought I would have to pay. But the deck was finished be...
While the gentleman was polite and courteous on the phone, not to mention prompt with getting back to me… He told me he couldn’t really do any floors anymore, as his knees are bad and his back is bad so when I asked him but he actually did he said I can ...
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I'm flexible
Pressure-treated pine
Stairs and railings, Decking or deck surface
Loose, wobbly or unstable, Needs to be refinished, Warping or water damage
Minor (the deck just needs cosmetic repairs)
No
No, but I'll provide them