Top 10 deck repair services in New Brunswick, NJ
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 New Brunswick deck repair services
Very honest clean and trustworthy contractor. Margarito is very clean and did a great job remodeling my bathroom and painting The inside of my home. He did not try to overcharge me like the rest of the contractors that gave me Quotes. I would recommend hi...
Stay away from this contractor. Very dishonest and unfortunately incapable of doing the work he signs on and promises to do. We paid him to paint a residential town home. We asked him for good quality clean and straight work. After taking half the agreed...
My front loading washing machine required a new gasket. Luis answered my call, came the next day, I’ve been working with Luis for years. Very reliable and honest.
UPDATE: Because of my negative review, Rob CHANGED the business name on this Porch account from Dynamic Home Services to AAA1 Services. Its not even a registered business in Nassau County. Its fake! Look at the other reviews here that say Dynamic!! T...
BEWARE!! I had used this company to finish floors twice in a business capacity. I decided to try them out on my own floors at home. The were totally botched. It looked like there were thousands of pock marks all over. I spoke to the owner Rob after t...
UPDATE: The owner Rob called me last night and threatened me because I left this review. He said he was going to start leaving fake negative reviews on my business site even though I never worked for him!! Don't trust a man who runs a business under ...
Basically Eric is very Unprofessional guy , also his quality of work is sucks.
Eric did very horrible job that i had to hire some-else to read do his job. Very shitty and don't have experience guy. I would never hire him again f.... this guy! Don't hire him Never!!!
Really terrible service, dishonest owner and shoddy work. Eric Martin quoted me $570 for repairing part of a wood fence that blew down and replacing a piece of fascia/siding that came off in a storm. He said the siding required a custom piece. The end res...
Excellent responsiveness in communication. Very good to keep appointment. Would recommend.
Very satisfied with his work.
Please don't hire him, he is slow worker and doesn't do very good job at all!
