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Soft boards, wobbly rails and rotted framing fixed — or rebuilt from the joists up when repair no longer makes sense.
What we repair
- Replacing split, cupped, cracked and rotted deck boards
- Joist, beam, ledger and post repair or replacement
- Loose, wobbly or unsafe railings, balusters and handrails
- Stair treads, stringers and landings
- Popped nails and failed fasteners replaced with proper screws and galvanized hardware
- Lakefront dock walkways, decking and framing
- Full deck and dock rebuilds when the structure is past repair
- Cleaning, sanding, staining and sealing after the carpentry is done
Repair or replace?
The honest answer depends on what is underneath. If the posts, beams and joists are still sound, replacing the decking and railings gets you a deck that feels brand new for a fraction of the cost of a rebuild. If the framing is rotted, undersized, or was never flashed properly where it attaches to the house, patching the top is throwing money at a structural problem.
We will look at it, tell you straight which situation you are in, and price both options if it is a close call. A quick field test: if a screwdriver sinks into a joist or post with light pressure, that member is gone.
Docks and lakefront structures
Living on Tellico Lake, Fort Loudoun or Watts Bar means your dock takes constant moisture, sun and traffic. Walkway boards are usually first to go — they split, cup and get slick. We replace decking with new pressure treated lumber, check the framing and supports underneath while it is open, and get the run flat and solid all the way out to the slip.
Safety issues worth calling about now
Some things should not wait: a railing that moves when you lean on it, decking that flexes or feels spongy underfoot, visible rot where the deck meets the house, rusted or missing joist hangers, and stair treads that have pulled loose. Those are the failures that hurt people.
Staining after repair
New pressure treated lumber needs to dry before it will accept stain — often several weeks to a few months depending on the season. We will tell you when your deck is ready and can come back to clean, stain and seal it so the whole surface matches.
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Questions
Deck & Dock Repairs — common questions
How do I know if my deck framing is rotted?
Push a screwdriver or awl into the joists, beams and posts, especially where they meet the house and where they touch the ground. If it sinks in easily, or the wood is dark, soft and crumbly, that member needs to be replaced. Springy or spongy decking is another sign the structure below is failing.
Can you match new boards to my existing deck?
We can usually get close on lumber type and dimension, but new wood will look different from weathered wood for a while. If matching matters, the clean solution is to replace the boards and then clean and stain the entire deck once the new lumber has dried.
How much does deck repair cost?
It depends entirely on how much needs replacing and whether the framing is involved. Swapping a handful of boards is a small job. Reframing a deck is not. We come out, inspect it, and give you a free written estimate before anything starts.
Do you build new decks as well as repair them?
Yes. We rebuild decks and dock walkways from the framing up when repair no longer makes financial sense, using pressure treated lumber and galvanized hardware.
When can a new deck be stained?
Pressure treated lumber has to dry out before stain will penetrate. Depending on the season that is usually a few weeks to a few months. Stain it too early and it will not absorb or last.
Ready for a free, no-pressure quote?
Call (865) 291-7089 or send a few details and we'll get back to you the same day, most days.