Home Repair Service
Deck Repair & Restoration
Honest assessment, structural repair, and finish work that holds up to Michigan seasons.
Home & Hardscape repairs and restores decks for homeowners throughout Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan. We assess what your deck actually needs and give you an honest recommendation.
Climate
The Reality of Deck Maintenance in Michigan
Michigan's freeze-thaw cycles split boards. Spring and summer moisture promotes rot. UV exposure breaks down sealers fast. A deck that's 10–15 years old without regular maintenance almost always has structural concerns — even if it looks passable from the top. A compromised deck is a safety issue, not just a cosmetic one.
Scope
Deck Repair Services
Deck board replacement
Rotted, split, cupped, or damaged boards replaced. Existing profile matched as closely as possible.
Joist and beam repair
The structure under deck boards is often the first place rot takes hold. We assess joist condition during any deck board work.
Ledger board repair
Connects the deck to the house. Ledger failure is the most common cause of deck collapse. We inspect every project and repair or replace ledger boards and flashing.
Post and footing repair
Rotted posts at the base, shifted or cracked footings. Structural work handled with proper jacking and temporary support.
Railing repair and replacement
Loose, wobbly, or rotted railings are a safety issue. Rebuilt to current code when required.
Stairs and stringers
Stair stringers are prone to rot where they contact ground or concrete. We replace compromised stringers and treads.
Deck sealing and staining
Cleaned and sealed or stained after repairs. Proper prep is the difference between a finish that lasts two years and one that lasts five.
Decision
Repair vs. Rebuild
Repair Makes Sense When
- —Frame is sound
- —Issues limited to surface boards and railings
- —Ledger and footings in good condition
Rebuild Makes Sense When
- —Structural rot is extensive
- —Ledger is compromised
- —Footings have shifted significantly
- —Deck is 20+ years old with deferred maintenance throughout
We tell you which situation you're in after inspection — we don't recommend a rebuild just to get a bigger job.
Process
How a Deck Project Goes
Deck inspection
Full structural assessment — surface, joists, beams, ledger, posts, footings, railings, and stairs.
Recommendation
Repair or rebuild, with honest reasoning. We don't push a rebuild to get a bigger job.
Permits
Required for structural repairs and rebuilds in most Metro Detroit municipalities. We pull them.
Structural repairs first
Ledger, posts, footings, beams, and joists addressed before any surface work.
Surface work
Board replacement, railing, and stairs installed and fastened correctly.
Cleaning and sealing
Deck cleaned and sealed or stained to protect the wood through Michigan's seasons.
Pricing
Every Project Is Different
We provide free on-site estimates with itemized pricing — no guesswork, no surprises.
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