Deck Repair & Resurfacing in Massachusetts & Connecticut
When the frame under your deck is still sound, there's no need to replace it. We fix what's failed or put a new composite or wood surface on top, with a free on-site estimate first.
Repairing and resurfacing your deck can add years to its life for much less than replacing it. Whether it needs a repair or a full replacement depends on the structure underneath, not just how the deck looks, so we check that first. On a resurface, the old boards and railings come off, any joists that need it are repaired, and new decking, railings and trim go on top. Most of the ones we quote are composite, and the rest are pressure-treated wood. Sustainable Decks has 1000+ projects completed and a 5.0 rating on Google, with free on-site estimates across Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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- DemoOld boards, railings and trim off. The frame stays.
- Joist repair and blockingOnly where the frame needs it
- Composite or pressure-treated deckingMeasured by the square foot
- Vinyl railingsWhite, or white with black balusters
- PVC trim and latticeFascia and skirting that never need paint
Boards, railings, stairs and framing
Boards
Replacing soft, split or cupped boards. Matching composite depends on whether that color is still made, which we check before quoting.
Railings
Tightening or replacing loose posts, or swapping worn railings for white vinyl with white or black balusters.
Stairs
New stringers, treads and risers when a stair run has gone soft or pulled away from the deck.
Joists and the ledger
Repairing or adding joists, blocking where it's needed, and reflashing the ledger where the deck meets the house.
Recoating wood decks
Stripping, repairing and restaining or repainting a wood deck that's still sound underneath.
Condo and multi-unit decks
Repairs quoted unit by unit, so an association can see what each deck needs.
A new door to the deck
Fitting a new door while the deck work is underway, as part of the same job.
What's a deck reface?
A reface keeps the frame and replaces everything on top of it: the boards, the railings and the trim. It's what most people mean by resurfacing, and it's the right job when the joists are sound but the surface has worn out. Most of the refaces we quote are composite, with pressure-treated boards for homeowners who'd rather keep wood. Most composite decking needs joists no more than 16 inches apart, or 12 for boards laid on a diagonal, so a frame built wider gets extra joists before any boards go down. A picture-frame border needs added blocking to fasten to, and that gets planned in at the same time.
When to replace instead
A deck needs replacing when the damage is structural and spread across it: rot at the ledger, joists gone soft from end to end, or footings that have moved. Patching a frame like that rarely lasts, so it's better rebuilt from the footings up, and we'll say so at the estimate rather than sell you a repair.
How a deck replacement worksRepair work backed by our record
- Google rating
- 5.0
- Google rating
- Projects completed
- 1000+
- projects completed
- TrexPro® Platinum Installer
- TimberTech Gold
- Licensed and insured
- Locally owned and operated
- Affordable pricing
- Financing available
- Free on-site estimates
We're locally owned, with our own crew, and we work out of our offices in Braintree, Wellesley and Middletown, CT.
Reviews on our Google profile
Sustainable Decks did a great job replacing our rotting old deck with a bigger, beautiful Trex deck. The guys who did the work did a great job, and on schedule. Ben was great to work with on coordinating everything and working with us to design an improved layout.
Excellent experience from start to finish! The team was professional, on time, and did an amazing job building our deck. The craftsmanship is top-notch, and everything turned out even better than we expected. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality work and great customer service!
We recently had our deck rebuilt and couldn’t be happier with the results. The team was professional, punctual, and paid attention to every detail from start to finish. The quality of the workmanship is outstanding, and the finished deck looks absolutely amazing. They kept the work area clean, communicated clearly throughout the project, and completed everything on time. I highly recommend this decking company to anyone looking for top-quality work and excellent customer service. Five stars all the way!
Amazing work. Ben's been great to work with on our new deck and it turned out better than my wife and I hoped. We can't wait to move into our new space and start enjoying a bug free outdoor space! If you're thinking about building a screened in porch these guys are great!
We had Sustainable Decks replace our old dilapidated deck and add an extension so it encompassed the entire back of our house. We could not be more IMPRESSED with their work. Ben was hands on from the initial estimate to the completion and walk through. Nick and Chucky were the guys that did all the work and it looks amazing. Also we thought their pricing was incredible. We had several estimates and they came through with the best price and the craftsmanship is awesome. I will be including before and after photos. If you want to get a deck replacement or add a new one THESE ARE THE GUYS TO CALL. Thanks Ben and crew for taking such good care of us and our property. They finished in the time frame promised and their attention to detail is awesome. We will definitely be using them to put a farmers porch on the front of our house next year. You will not be disappointed when you have these guys do work for you.
Questions people ask about deck repair
It comes down to the frame. If only a few parts have failed, it's a repair. If the frame is sound and the surface is worn out, it's a reface. If the ledger, joists or footings are failing, it's a replacement. We check the frame at the free estimate and tell you which one your deck needs.
Often, if it's composite and the color is still made. Discontinued colors and older wood can be hard to match exactly, and when a patch would stand out, a reface of the whole surface usually looks better.
It depends on the work and your town. Replacing a few boards usually doesn't. Structural repairs to joists, posts or the ledger usually do. We check with your building department and file the permit when one's needed.
Yes. Some of the refaces we quote are pressure-treated decking with pressure-treated railings, which costs less up front and needs sealing or staining every couple of years.
Yes, as part of a repair. We strip, repair and recoat existing wood decks that are sound underneath, so the new finish goes onto good wood.
Yes. We quote deck repairs across multiple units, with each unit on its own line, so the association can see what every deck needs.
Yes, through Hearth. Our financing page shows the options, and checking them won't commit you to anything.
Get your deck back in shape
Tell us what's wrong with it, and add a few photos with the form if you can. We'll come out for a free on-site estimate.