Rotted boards and joists
We replace soft decking and sister or replace damaged joists, then fasten everything with hardware rated for treated lumber.
Deck repair · Marietta, Georgia
Deck Repair Marietta
Soft boards, a loose railing, a stair that bounces, or rot where the deck meets the house. We find the cause, fix the structure first, and tell you plainly whether a repair makes sense.
✓Structure checked first
✓Rot and ledger repairs
✓Railing and stair fixes
✓Repair-or-replace advice
Why decks fail here
Marietta Deck Repair
Many decks in Marietta and East Cobb were built along with the house, 25 to 50 years ago. They often sit high off a walkout basement, and Georgia's humidity and long wet stretches are hard on wood that has not been sealed in years.
Most problems start where water sits: at the ledger board against the house, at the tops of joists under the boards, and at the bottom of posts. Older decks were often built without the flashing and connectors used today, so those areas are where we look first.
A repair is only worth doing if the frame underneath is sound. We check the structure before quoting surface work, so you are not paying for new boards on a frame that needs replacing.
What we fix
What we fix
Ledger and flashing
Rot or a gap where the deck meets the house is the most serious repair. We remove damaged boards, install proper flashing, and re-attach the ledger with structural fasteners.
Loose railings and guards
Wobbly posts and rails are a fall risk, especially on a high deck. We re-anchor or replace posts and rebuild rails to current height and spacing.
Stairs and landings
We fix loose treads, cracked stringers, and missing handrails, and rebuild stair runs that lean or bounce.
Posts and footings
Posts rotting at grade or footings that have settled are replaced or reset so the deck sits level and carries its load.
Fasteners and surface wear
Popped nails, rusted screws, and split boards are replaced, and the surface is prepared for stain or sealer.
Repair or replace
When a repair stops making sense
We will tell you honestly when repairs are not the best use of your money. Replacement is usually the better choice when:
- The ledger or several joists are rotted
- Posts are undersized or rotted at grade
- Footings were never poured, or have settled unevenly
- Railings would need to be rebuilt along the whole deck anyway
- Repair costs are approaching half the cost of a new deck
If you need a new deck, our Marietta deck builders page covers permits and design for Marietta homes, and our deck replacement page explains how a tear-out and rebuild works.
Permits
Permits and approvals
Inside Marietta city limits, the City of Marietta issues building permits, and its permit list includes decks, whether new, repaired, or replaced. Plan on a permit for deck repair work there.
Many homes with a Marietta mailing address, including most of East Cobb, are in unincorporated Cobb County, where the county sets the rules. Homes in the Marietta Historic District may also need a Certificate of Approval for exterior changes. We check your address and tell you what applies before work starts.
Sources: City of Marietta: building permits; Cobb County Community Development: permitting.
Something feels loose or soft? Call and we will take a look.
Call (470) 279-4199Common questions
Questions homeowners ask
Can my deck be repaired, or does it need replacing?
It depends on the structure. Boards, railings, and stairs can usually be repaired. If the ledger is rotted, the posts are soft at the base, or several joists are failing, replacing the frame is usually safer and not much more expensive. We tell you which after we inspect it.
Does a deck repair in Marietta need a permit?
Inside Marietta city limits, plan on it: the City of Marietta lists decks, whether new, repaired, or replaced, among work that needs a building permit. Most of East Cobb is unincorporated, so Cobb County sets the rules there. We check your address and handle the permit before work starts.
How do I know if my deck is unsafe?
Warning signs include a railing that moves when you push on it, boards that feel soft, posts with rot at the bottom, a gap or rust streaks where the deck meets the house, and stairs that bounce or lean. If you see any of these, keep weight off that area until it is checked.
Can you match my existing boards?
We match as closely as we can, but new wood will look different from weathered boards until it ages or is stained. On composite decks, older colors are sometimes discontinued, so we may suggest replacing a full section for an even look.
Service area
Where we work
We provide professional deck repair services throughout Marietta, East Cobb, Atlanta, and the surrounding areas.
Start with an inspection
Let us take a look at your deck
Tell us what you are seeing. We will inspect the structure, explain what needs fixing, and give you a written scope with repair and replacement options.