Deck Repair in Granite Falls, WA

Granite Falls decks sit in damp foothill country, and moisture is behind most of the damage we see. We look at the wood, the ledger and the footings, then tell you plainly whether you need a repair or a new deck. We serve Granite Falls from Everett.

Why decks wear out in the Granite Falls foothills

Granite Falls sits between the Pilchuck and Stillaguamish rivers, in the western foothills of the Cascade Range, northeast of Lake Stevens and Marysville. For a deck, the setting matters more than the street address. Wet ground, tall trees and long damp seasons keep wood wet for longer than it would stay on an open, sunny lot.

Moisture and shade

Foothill properties often back onto trees or slope toward a creek or ditch. Shade slows drying, so moss and algae grow on the boards and fine debris packs into the gaps. Water that sits on a board or in a joint is what starts rot, usually at the board ends, the stair stringers and the places where the deck meets the house.

Homes of different ages

Granite Falls grew from a homestead settlement into a lumber town, so the housing is a mix of ages. Older decks often have rusted nails, notched or undersized posts and ledger boards fixed with the wrong hardware. Newer decks tend to fail in simpler ways: unsealed wood, moisture trapped under a covered section, or missing flashing at the ledger.

Deck services we offer in Granite Falls

We do three main kinds of work. Each has its own page with more detail.

Deck repair

Deck Repair is the work most Granite Falls homeowners call about. It covers board replacement, rot repair, stair repair, joist and beam repair, post and footing repair, ledger board repair, staining and sealing, and deck inspections. Balcony and condo deck repair is included, and so is emergency deck repair during our normal hours. We do not offer after-hours service.

Deck building

Deck Building covers new decks and changes to existing ones: composite and PVC decking, railing, deck covers, second-story decks, extensions and waterproof decking. Composite and PVC suit shaded, damp lots because they do not rot, though the framing underneath still has to be built and flashed correctly.

Deck replacement

Deck Replacement is for decks past sensible repair. It includes resurfacing, where sound framing gets new decking, and full removal of an old deck before a new one goes in.

Signs your deck needs repair or replacement

Most deck problems show up in a few predictable places. A walk around the deck with a screwdriver will tell you a lot.

Soft boards and surface rot

Press a screwdriver tip into the board ends, the edges and the wood around fasteners. If it sinks in or comes out as wet fibres, the wood is rotting. A few bad boards are a repair. Rot that has reached the joists or beams changes the answer.

Ledger, posts and railings

The ledger board ties the deck to the house. Gaps at the house wall, a deck that pulls away, or stains below the ledger mean water is getting in. Posts that lean, footings that have sunk, and railings that move when you lean on them are safety problems. Keep people off a deck that shows these until someone has looked at it.

When replacement makes more sense

If the framing is sound, new decking over it is often enough. If rot runs through several joists, the ledger has failed or the footings have moved, patching tends to cost more over time than starting again. We tell you which it is after looking, and we say so when it is only a repair.

What a deck estimate visit in Granite Falls involves

We are based in Everett and serve Granite Falls from there. We do not have an office in Granite Falls. A visit starts with a walk around the deck and the ground near it. We probe the wood, check the ledger and flashing, look underneath at the joists, beams and footings, and note where water drains and where it sits. Then we tell you what we found, what is urgent, what can wait and what your options are. Rural and sloped lots can have long driveways or tight access, so mention that when you call. It affects how we plan the work.

How to book deck work in Granite Falls

Call (425) 374-1971 or email info@deckrepaireverett.com. Our hours are Monday to Friday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We are closed on Sunday. Tell us what you see, roughly how big the deck is and whether it is attached to the house. Photos help. You can also use the Request a Deck Estimate button on this site.

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