Deck repair

Deck repair and restoration across San Diego County

Most deck failures in San Diego trace back to three spots: a poorly flashed ledger board, rotted posts in contact with soil, and corroded coastal hardware. We diagnose before we quote, which means we tell you what has actually failed, what can be repaired, and when a full rebuild makes more sense. If the framing is sound, boards and hardware can often be replaced without touching the structure.

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Contractor replacing rotted deck joist boards during a repair in San Diego

What's included in this service?

Ledger board re-flashing and re-fastening to prevent water intrusion at the house
Rotted joist and beam replacement on a deck-by-deck basis
Post base and footing assessment, repair, or replacement
Corroded hardware and connector replacement with rated coastal equivalents
Board-level decking replacement when framing is structurally sound

When do you need this service?

You can feel soft spots or bounce in the decking surface when you walk on it
A post has dark discoloration, visible rot, or moves when you push on it
The ledger board where the deck meets the house shows gaps, staining, or rot
Hardware, joist hangers, or post bases are visibly rusted or pulling loose
You are getting ready to sell and want the deck to pass a home inspection

What do homeowners ask about Deck repair?

How do I know if my deck needs repair or full replacement?

We assess the framing during the estimate. If the ledger, beams, and more than half the joists are sound, repair makes sense. If the ledger is rotted into the house rim joist or the posts are failing at the base, a rebuild is usually more cost-effective than piece-by-piece replacement. We give you both numbers so you can decide.

What is a ledger board and why does it fail?

The ledger board is the horizontal member that attaches the deck frame to the house. When it is not properly flashed, water infiltrates behind it, rots the ledger and the house framing behind it, and eventually allows the deck to pull away from the structure. A failed ledger is the most common cause of deck collapse. We re-flash and re-fasten ledger boards to current code.

Does deck repair require a permit in San Diego?

Like-for-like board replacement usually does not. Replacing structural members like ledger boards, joists, beams, or posts often does, especially if the repair changes the loading or configuration. We check before quoting and pull permits when the work falls above the repair exemption threshold.