Deck Repair & Rebuild in Clark County, WA
In the Pacific Northwest a deck spends eight months a year wet, and the damage almost never starts where you can see it. It starts underneath, at the joists, the posts, and the ledger board where the deck bolts to the house. By the time a board feels soft, the structure beneath it is often the real problem.
We repair and rebuild decks with the structure first: failing joists, posts, and footings, and the ledger connection that is the single most common cause of deck collapses. When a deck is too far gone to patch safely, we rebuild it right, sized and flashed for this climate, so you are not paying to chase the same rot every few years.
A deck is also part of how your home lives and what it is worth. We would rather build you one that lasts and then keep an eye on it than sell you a quick fix that fails. That is the 360 Method: a partner in the home, not a one-time repair.
What this typically costs
An average deck rebuild in Clark County runs roughly $10,000 to $30,000+, depending on size and finish. A complete planning range with nothing hidden to add later. Final materials, any structural work, and site conditions are set on a walkthrough, so a detailed estimate can land higher. The real number comes from that walkthrough.
- Good: $35-$50 per square foot. Pressure-treated framing and decking, standard railing. Solid and budget-friendly.
- Better: $50-$70 per square foot. Cedar or entry composite decking with an upgraded railing.
- Best: $70-$95 per square foot. Premium composite decking with metal or cable railing and clean detailing.
- Premium: $95-$130 per square foot. Premium composite, multi-level or elevated builds, custom railing and integrated lighting.
Estimate any size: total = the per square foot rate above times the square footage, with a project minimum of $4,000 to $6,000. Try the interactive estimator.
What's included
- A structural inspection: joists, beams, posts, footings, and the ledger-to-house connection
- Ledger board repair or replacement with proper flashing, the most safety-critical part of a deck
- Replacement of rotted or unsafe framing and decking
- Railings, stairs, and fasteners corrected to a safe, solid standard
- Full tear-out and rebuild when a deck is past repair, with a written scope before any work
Signs it's time
- A board, stair, or section that flexes, gives, or feels spongy underfoot
- The deck pulling away from the house, or a ledger board with rust streaks or movement
- Posts or stair stringers soft at the base, or footings that have shifted or heaved
- Wobbly railings, popped fasteners, or gray and black rot spreading from the joints
Common questions
Do you repair decks or rebuild them?
Both, and the inspection decides which. If the structure is sound, we replace the failed parts and make it safe. If the framing, posts, or ledger are too far gone, repairing it just buys a year, so we rebuild it properly. We put a written scope and a range in front of you before any work starts.
What is a ledger board and why does it matter so much?
The ledger is the board that attaches the deck to your house. A bad or rotted ledger connection is the leading cause of deck collapses. We inspect it on every deck, and repair or replace it with proper flashing so water cannot get behind it again.
How much does a deck rebuild cost?
A full rebuild runs roughly $10,000 to $30,000 and up depending on size, material, and height, and you can estimate yours with the calculator on this page. Rot and structural repairs vary too much to price sight unseen, so we scope those on a walkthrough.
Proactive Path members get the deck structure and ledger checked on schedule, so a small repair never becomes a rebuild or a safety problem. Explore the 360° Method membership.
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Serving all of Clark County, WA. Call (360) 838-6731 or schedule a consultation.