Top 10 deck repair services in Palm Harbor, 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 Palm Harbor deck repair services
Charismatic, professional, and on time. Knowledgeable and experience.
Richard is a nice guy a real sweet talker. Made a lot of promises and never delivered on one. Now he won’t even reimburse our deposit. Guess we’re going to have to take some serious action!
We hired Richard in March and the deck is still not done. Of course he has been paid over $30,000 in full so that must be the problem. Feel free to call me for a real insight into this guy and his quality custom decks. Anthony 813-760-8846.
Work on a walk in shower and on the kitchen of a rental property was remarkable. Mark is very creative with the limitations that remodels often present.
I employed Mark to perform several different tasks such as repairing leaking plumbing, installing ceiling fans, hanging porch shades, and more. Mark completed every task timely and courteously. He is remarkably easy to work with, and has an attention to d...
I had my 70 inch TV mounted and I love it! The guys were on time and did the job smoothly, thank you again!
I hired Almighty Labors to clean my 2-car garage. The were on time, professional, did an excellent job & were reasonably priced. The moved everything off the floor onto shelves or temporarily moved things out of the garage so they could do a good thorou...
DO NOT HIRED DeepSouth Contractors. This company is a scam and should not be hired. The owner Timothy Hines is a con-artist and will do a horrible job fixing the problem. He will leave your home worst then what is was before he showed up to your home. He ...
Did a verbal contract with Tim Hines from this company to replace my fence and gate. No problem with the fence; but he chose to cut a piece of fence in half and use it as a gate. Told him I was not please and wanted him to remove the fence material and...
Beware-Do not hire this guy! He put up a fence for me and violated city codes by crossing over the property lines even when there were survey flags up. He was made aware of the problem the next day and did not bother returning for 4 days which resulted in...
Don't hire! Tim cut my trees and was scheduled to do other work for me. He agreed to accept PayPal. He didn't show up to do the work on the day promised and refused to accept PayPal after the fact. He had several different family members texting me from d...
Tim and his crew were expeditious in starting the project. He communicated well and I would recommend
