Top 10 deck repair services in Gainesville, FL
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 Gainesville deck repair services
Excellent work quality. Excellent responsiveness in communication. Excellent to keep appointment.
Jonathan with Refresh Homes Inc. Has done fabulous work for myself and for several of my clients. He is professional and does high quality work. His prices are very competitive. I would definitely recommend them in the future.
Excellent value. Excellent to keep appointment. Excellent responsiveness in communication.
Professional, personal, honest, affordable, and excellent work. The best contractors I have ever personally dealt with.
Excellent to keep appointment. Excellent work quality. Excellent value.
Exceptional. Jonathon was very easy to work with, accepted my ideas and put them into action. Very honest and dependable. What he said he was going to do he did. That's very important to me. I will be using him on the next project.
Excellent to keep appointment. Excellent value. Excellent work quality.
Project went smoothly from beginning to the end.
Love these guys! They had an entire crew working overtime to get our floors done before the holidays. So nice and easy to work with. Will definitely call them again.
I fixed my pressure washer and I have cancelled. No longer require anyones services
Great person, conscientious, hard worker. Called very quickly after my posting. Came out in the afternoon of the same day, looked at the job, was finished the next day. Very reasonable pricing.
I only write what I observe and experience. if you want to use gray's Home service after reading my review go ahead. My review is based on a bad experience. Just read gray's response to attacking a customer. Does not surprise me. Don't let Gray surpr...
This woman does not know what she is doing at all. She is rude, nasty and i heard all this from her work on ky neighbors house. She was not happy with her services but is a kind elderly women, so she isn't the one on here. She talks and talks about how wo...
Wow how convenient-the original posting of my review is no longer available to read. I’ll re-summarize. I Hired gray to install a new 220 line for a new oven wall unit and to reroute power to a new island. Gray was hired to assess the job and determine...
Holly seemed very knowledgeable in the things that I am wanting to do but at this point and time I have decided to get help through a relative that has experience in this field.
Holly installed 2 toilets, 1 custom ionizer kitchen faucet, and 2 ceiling fans. While she was here, she saw that my washer/dryer were disconnected (I was just moving in), so she connected those and installed 2 new shower heads. Thanks, Holly!
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I'm flexible
Pressure-treated pine
Decking or deck surface
Rotting, cracked or missing boards
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
No
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
I'm flexible
New deck
New deck
New deck
Serious (the deck is unsafe)
No
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Within a week
I'm not sure
Decking or deck surface
Rotting, cracked or missing boards
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
No
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
I'm flexible
PINE PREASUR PINE
Decking or deck surface
Rotting, cracked or missing boards
Minor (the deck just needs cosmetic repairs)
No
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them