Deck repair

Deck Repair and Resurfacing in Toronto and the GTA

New boards, stairs and railings on a sound frame, structural repairs where the frame needs help, or an honest recommendation to rebuild when it's past saving.

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Repaired and repainted deck running along the back of the house with the covered porch beyond, Stouffville — Deck repair, Stouffville

What we check

Every repair starts with the frame

Boards are easy to see. The problems that matter are usually underneath.

Posts and footings

Leaning, sinking or rotted posts, and footings that have heaved with frost.

Ledger board

The connection to the house. A failing ledger is one of the most serious deck problems.

Joists and beams

Rot, cracks, sagging and spacing. Composite boards need tighter spacing than most old decks have.

Railings and stairs

Loose posts, wobbly guards and uneven steps are safety items, not cosmetic ones.

Repair options

From a few boards to a full resurface

Board replacement: swap damaged or rotted boards
Resurfacing: new wood or composite boards on a sound frame
Structural repairs: new posts, footings, beams or added joists
Stairs and railings: rebuild or upgrade to aluminum or glass
Rebuild: remove the old deck and start fresh when the frame is done

Pressure-treated deck joist framing on posts during a Vaughan build — New deck framing, Vaughan

New decks

If it's time for a new deck

Composite decks

Low-maintenance boards on properly spaced framing.

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Pressure-treated decks

The most budget-friendly deck to build.

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Cedar decks

Natural colour and a lighter, softer wood.

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Ipe and hardwood decks

The hardest, longest-lasting wood you can put down.

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Guides

Read before you build

Repair or replace your deck

How to check the frame, and when new boards are enough.

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Get your deck ready for winter

What to check in fall, and how to shovel and melt ice safely.

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Deck cost guide

Installed prices per sq ft by material, plus railings and stairs.

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Deck railing height and code

Guard heights, picket spacing, handrails and glass railing rules.

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Deck repair questions

Should I repair or replace my deck?

If the posts, beams and joists are solid and properly supported, replacing boards, stairs or railings saves money. If the frame is soft, the footings have moved or the ledger at the house is failing, a rebuild is the safer choice. We'll show you what we find. Our repair or replace guide shows how to check.

Can you resurface my deck with composite?

Often, but only if the joists are spaced closely enough for the boards you choose and the frame is in good shape. Some older decks need extra joists added first.

My deck feels bouncy. Is it dangerous?

Bounce usually means joists that are undersized, spaced too far apart or missing blocking. It isn't always dangerous, but it should be checked, especially on a raised deck.

Do deck repairs need a permit?

Replacing boards on the same frame usually doesn't. Rebuilding the structure, raising the deck or changing its size can. We check with the city when the work goes beyond like-for-like repairs.

Deck needs work?

Send photos of the top, the stairs and underneath the deck if you can. It helps us tell repair from rebuild.

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