Deck Repair in Pickering, ON

Damp Framing Under Older Pickering Decks

Deck repairs come up a lot in Pickering's older neighbourhoods. A deck added to a 1960s to 1980s house may already have been rebuilt once, or it may be an original that's been resurfaced over aging framing. Fresh boards on top can hide a lot. When we lift a few, we're looking for joists gone soft along the top edge, where water sits under every board, and for rusted hangers and fasteners.

Around Rougemount and Bay Ridges, close to the water, decks deal with more humidity and slower drying. Mildew grows on the shady side, boards stay wet longer after rain, and posts set directly in soil rot sooner. Small details make a difference here: post bases that hold the wood off the ground, proper gaps between boards so water drains, and flashing over the ledger where the deck meets the house.

Boards cost $15 to $30 apiece to replace, depending on material, and swapping out a handful might total $200 to $500. If the railings are past deck railing repair, new ones run $20 to $50 a linear foot. If the frame is too far gone, a 10x12 pressure-treated rebuild typically falls between $3,000 and $7,000, and Pedro won't patch a deck that's rotten underneath just to keep the bill down. We cover rural Pickering north of Highway 7 as well.

Pedro handles deck repairs, board replacement, railings and new deck builds. For how he approaches deck repair in general, see our deck repair & building page.