Decking Board Replacement and Deck Resurfacing
If your joists, beams, posts and ledger are still solid, you do not need a whole new deck. We strip the worn boards, check and protect the frame, and lay new decking for a fraction of the cost of a rebuild.
Before
AfterRebuilt stairs with new railing
How we approach decking board replacement
A lot of decks around here have a perfectly good frame under tired boards: splintered cedar, cupped pressure-treated lumber, or early composite that faded and stained. Resurfacing keeps the structure you already paid for and replaces only the part you walk on.
The key is what happens between the old boards coming off and the new ones going on. We probe every joist and the ledger, replace or sister anything soft, add joist tape to the top of every joist so water cannot sit in the screw holes, and check spacing for the board you choose. Composite and PVC usually need joists at 16 inches or closer.
If we find the frame is failing, you hear about it before you spend money on new boards, with photos and a price for the frame repair. Most resurfacing jobs take two to four days; adding new railings adds a day or two.
What the job includes
- Removal and haul-away of old boards and fasteners
- Joist-by-joist inspection with photos
- Replace or sister soft joists when needed (priced separately)
- Joist tape on every joist
- New decking with hidden fasteners or face screws
- New fascia boards to finish the edges
- Optional new railings and stair treads
How the job goes, step by step
Inspect the frame
We probe joists, beams, posts and the ledger and show you what we find.
Pick your boards
Composite, PVC, cedar or pressure-treated, in the color you want.
Strip and protect
Old boards off, frame repaired where needed, joist tape on every joist.
New surface
Decking, fascia and any new railings or treads installed.
Recent deck projects
What deck resurfacing typically costs
| Project | Typical scope | Price range | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small pressure-treated resurface | About 12 × 12 ft, new boards, keep existing railing | $3,500 – $4,500 | 1–2 days |
| Composite boards only | About 12 × 20 ft, composite boards and fascia, keep railing | $7,000 – $9,000 | 2–3 days |
| Composite boards + new railing | About 12 × 20 ft, composite boards, black aluminum railing | $12,500 – $15,500 | 3–5 days |
| Boards + frame repair | About 15 × 20 ft, some joists replaced, composite boards and railing, 3 steps | $17,000 – $23,000 | 1–2 weeks |
Typical 2026 prices for Seattle, the Eastside and Snohomish County, calculated with the same labor rates we use in our own estimates plus current material prices. Your price depends on size, height, access, the products you choose and what we find once the area is open. Every estimate is free, in writing and based on an on-site visit. Try the calculator for your exact size.
Backed by a 24-month workmanship warranty
Written scope
You know exactly what is included before work starts, with photos of what we found.
Our own crew
The people who quote your job are the people who do it, start to finish.
Clean site daily
Debris is hauled away and your yard is left the way we found it.
24 months covered
If our workmanship fails within two years, we come back and make it right.
What homeowners say
“I'm really happy with how the deck repair turned out. They replaced the damaged boards, reinforced the deck, and gave it a fresh new stain. Everything looks great, feels much sturdier, and honestly looks so much better now. Really happy with the work! Really…”
“Alex and his team did an amazing job helping us bring our long-planned dream deck to life. They were professional, clean, and respectful throughout the entire project, and they completed the work right on schedule. Communication was excellent from start to…”
“These guys are amazing. Need a deck rebuilt in a 'difficult area to access' and they knocked it out of the park. Clean, professional and on time. I have also referred them to friends.”
5.0 average from 106 reviews on Google, Thumbtack, Angi, HomeAdvisor and Yelp. Read our reviews on Google.
Decking board replacement: common questions
How do I know if my deck frame can be reused?
Can composite go on an old wood frame?
Is resurfacing cheaper than a new deck?
Do you replace just a few bad boards?
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- Free on-site estimates
- 24-month workmanship warranty
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We look at the problem, show you photos of what we find and give you a written price before any work starts.