Not every tired deck needs a full teardown. We handle the full range of deck repairs and restorations across Metro Atlanta — rotten board replacement, sagging structural repair, railing replacement in wood, cable, glass, or metal, re-decking with new surface boards over an existing frame, stair repairs, post replacement, full demolition and rebuild, and composite overlay over existing wood frames.
Repair or Replace? A Free, Honest Answer
If your deck was built before 2010, it may not meet current Georgia building codes even if the surface still looks presentable. Soft or spongy boards, wobbly railings, and posts that have shifted are usually signs the structure underneath needs attention, not just the decking on top. We inspect for free and tell you straight whether a repair, a re-decking over the existing frame, or a full rebuild is the better investment — we don't upsell a rebuild when a repair genuinely does the job.
Re-Decking Over an Existing Frame
When the structural frame underneath is still sound, installing new composite or wood surface boards over it costs meaningfully less than a full teardown and rebuild, and it's one of the most common upgrades we do for homeowners moving from old wood decking to low-maintenance composite. We'll tell you honestly if your frame doesn't qualify for this shortcut.
Permits on Repairs and Rebuilds
Structural repairs and full rebuilds typically require a permit in most Metro Atlanta jurisdictions, while minor cosmetic repairs usually don't. We handle the permit and inspection process whenever one's required, the same as on any new build.
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Deck Repair & Restoration FAQs — Atlanta, GA
Rotten board replacement, sagging structural repair, railing replacement (wood, cable, glass, and metal), re-decking with new surface boards over an existing frame, stair repairs, post replacement, full deck demolition and rebuild, and composite overlay over existing wood frames.
If your deck was built before 2010, it may not meet current Georgia building codes even if the surface looks fine. Soft or spongy boards, wobbly railings, and posts that have shifted are signs the structure itself may need attention, not just the surface. A free inspection tells you which category your deck falls into.
Often, yes — if the structural frame underneath is sound, we can install new composite or wood surface boards over it, which costs less than a full teardown and rebuild. We'll tell you honestly if your frame doesn't qualify.
Small repairs like a handful of rotted boards or a loose railing section often run a few hundred to low thousands of dollars. Full re-decking or structural rebuilds cost closer to a new deck build — for comparison, new wood decking runs about $35-$52 per square foot and new composite $60-$115 per square foot. We give you a straight number after a free on-site assessment, not a phone guess.
Structural repairs and full rebuilds typically do require a permit in most Metro Atlanta jurisdictions, while minor cosmetic repairs usually don't. We'll tell you which category your project falls into and handle the permit if one's required.
Soft or spongy decking underfoot, railings that wobble or flex when you lean on them, stairs that bounce, visible gaps where the ledger board meets the house, and posts that have visibly shifted or leaned are all signs worth a same-week inspection rather than waiting.
Yes. Georgia's spring and summer storm season regularly damages decks with fallen limbs or straight-line wind, and we handle everything from a cracked single board to full structural replacement after storm damage, including documentation that can support an insurance claim.
Yes — the ledger board connection to the house is one of the most common points of hidden rot, since trapped moisture behind improperly flashed ledgers is a leading cause of deck failures nationally. We inspect and, where needed, replace and properly flash this connection as part of any repair.
Minor repairs like board replacement or railing fixes are often completed in a single day. Larger re-decking or partial structural rebuilds typically take 2 to 5 business days depending on scope and whether new permits are required.
We'll get you as close as reasonably possible, but new pressure-treated or cedar boards won't perfectly match wood that's weathered for years in the Georgia sun — we'll set expectations honestly during the estimate, and for decks with heavy visible weathering, a full re-stain after the repair often blends everything closer together.
If your frame is already being opened up for a structural repair, that's often the most cost-effective time to switch from wood to composite decking, since you avoid paying labor twice. We'll walk you through the real cost difference for your specific deck during the free assessment.
Yes — our repair and restoration workmanship is warrantied, and we'll spell out exactly what's covered and for how long in writing before any work begins, the same as on a full new build.