Deck repair and replacement in Nixa & Ozark, MO

Signs your deck needs attention

• Soft or spongy boards
• Loose or wobbly railings
• Rust on fasteners, joist hangers or the ledger bolts
• A deck that sways or bounces when you walk on it
• Rot where the deck meets the house
• Posts sitting directly in the dirt

Repair or replace?

If the frame and footings are sound, replacing the boards and railings can make an old deck look new for far less than a rebuild. If the joists, beams or ledger are rotted, or the deck was built without proper footings, replacement is the safe answer. A careful inspection tells you which you're dealing with.

Why the ledger matters

Most serious deck failures happen where the deck attaches to the house. A ledger that was nailed instead of bolted, or never flashed, can let water rot the rim of your home and weaken the connection. If your deck is more than 15 years old, have the ledger checked even if the boards look fine.

Common repairs

• Board replacement or resurfacing with composite
• Railing and stair rebuilds
• Ledger flashing and bolting
• Adding footings and post bases