We inspect the existing structure before recommending repair or replacement, because layering new boards over a compromised frame rarely saves money in the long run. We serve Spokane, South Hill, Spokane Valley, Mead, and Cheney.
The visible deck boards are almost never the real problem. When a deck has soft spots or bounces, the issue is usually in the frame: a rotted ledger board, deteriorating post bases, or compromised beam connections. We probe the framing at the estimate visit, check the ledger connection to the house, and inspect the post bases. If the structural members are sound, targeted repairs can extend the deck life. If the frame is compromised, a full tear-out is usually the better value.
The ledger is the board that connects your deck to the house, and it is the most common failure point on Spokane decks. Water gets behind the flashing, the ledger rots, and the deck can eventually separate from the house. We check the ledger at every repair estimate, pull back any fascia or siding as needed to see the actual wood condition, and tell you whether it can be dried out and sealed or whether it needs replacement. A ledger replacement is a targeted repair, not a full rebuild, and it is worth doing before the problem spreads to the house rim joist.
Full deck replacements include demo and hauling of the old material. We bring a trailer and remove everything from the site, which saves you the cost and hassle of renting a dumpster separately. The new build gets a permit, new footings if needed, and a fresh ledger connection with proper flashing. Most full replacements in Spokane Valley and South Hill finish in one to two weeks once the permit is approved.
$800 to $4,000 for targeted repairs; $5,000 to $14,000 for a full deck replacement
If the structural members (posts, beams, ledger, and joists) are solid, repair is usually the right call. If multiple structural members show rot or significant decay, a full replacement often costs less long term than piecing together fixes. We tell you which one makes more sense at the inspection visit.
Yes, if the frame is in good condition. A board-only replacement is a common job for decks where the original wood surface has weathered past the point of staining. We verify the joist spacing is correct for the new boards, replace any surface boards, and refinish or leave raw for the customer to seal.
Small cosmetic repairs (replacing a few boards, refinishing) do not typically require a permit. Structural work (ledger replacement, footing changes, new posts or beams) does require a permit. We let you know at the estimate whether the planned work triggers the permit requirement.
Targeted repairs like a ledger board or post replacement usually take one to two days on site. A full deck tear-out and rebuild takes one to two weeks once the permit is in hand.
We built this operation around one idea: a deck is a structural investment, not a cosmetic one, and it deserves the same care you would put into any other part of your home. We work across Spokane, South Hill, Five Mile Prairie, Mead, and the Spokane Valley. Every build gets a permit, pressure-treated or composite framing rated for the Pacific Northwest, and a final inspection before we call the job done. We give you a flat written estimate after the site visit and we stand behind the work with a workmanship warranty.
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