Plan for permit review before construction. Requirements depend on the municipality, property and proposed structure; confirm the applicable rules and inspections with the local building department.
Read our deck permits and building codes guide
Tell us what has changed: damaged or soft boards, movement in the railing, loose stairs, or a layout that no longer works. Photos help us prepare; a site assessment separates surface problems from repairs to the structure underneath. If a repair is practical, we quote the repair. We recommend replacement only when the assessment shows the structure needs it, and we show you what we found.
Repair loose or damaged joists, beams, posts, ledger connections, stairs and railings found during the assessment. Structural work is scoped and priced before any surface work.
Discuss replacing damaged boards while retaining suitable parts of the deck. The quote identifies removal, replacement material and any supporting repairs.
Explore replacing wood decking with composite when the existing structure is suitable. Framing condition, joist spacing, fasteners and the chosen product's requirements must be checked.
Replace tired railings and stairs with new systems that match the new surface. If the assessment shows the structure cannot be retained, we explain the findings and quote replacement instead.
A restoration quote separates structural repairs, removal and disposal, new decking and any railing or stair work. Deck size alone cannot show how much preparation or structural work is needed. Ask for those items in writing so you can compare restoration and rebuilding on the same basis.
Considering a full rebuild? Our deck cost calculator gives a new-deck planning estimate. It does not quote repairs to an existing deck.
Discuss your deck and request a written quote →We start with what you asked for. Photos and a site assessment show what has failed and the condition of the structure underneath. If a repair is practical, we quote the repair. If the structure needs replacing, we show you what we found, the scope and the cost options before you decide. A repair request does not become a replacement quote by default.
Fits when: Damage is limited to specific boards, railings, stairs or connections, and the framing around them is sound.
We check: The damaged parts and the support beneath them, fasteners and connections, and whether matching material is still available.
Fits when: The framing, footings and ledger connection can stay, but the decking or railing is worn out.
We check: Joist condition and spacing, the ledger and its flashing, and the framing requirements of the new decking.
Fits when: Rot or damage has reached the joists, beams, posts or ledger, the footings are inadequate, or you want a new size or layout.
We check: Which parts cannot be kept, what a rebuild involves, and how its cost compares with continued repairs.
Every quote is in writing and lists what stays, what is replaced and why.
Composite deck with board, fastener or fading problems? Those are covered on composite deck repair. We do not take staining-only or painting-only jobs.
See the project photos and recorded details to help plan your own outdoor space.
Have your project address, approximate deck dimensions, and a description of the problem ready. Existing product information and photos you already have can help explain your goals. We discuss the condition, options and next steps before confirming a scope or schedule.
View our decking material options and customer reviews while planning.
Restoration covers the repairs and replacement parts needed to bring an existing deck back into service. Resurfacing is one part of that: new walking-surface boards over framing that is still sound. The quote should explain which components stay and which are replaced.
No. We do not take staining-only or painting-only jobs. If your wood deck has failing boards or framing, we repair or resurface it; if the boards are sound and only need a new finish, a painting or deck-care company is the better fit.
Cost depends on the condition of the framing, the number of boards replaced, the decking material, access and any railing or stair work. Request an assessment and an itemized quote.
Possibly, after checking the existing framing and connections against the selected decking manufacturer's installation requirements. Some decks need framing changes or replacement. We discuss that work before confirming a resurfacing quote.
Repairs, material availability and weather affect the schedule. Agree the sequence and expected timing after the scope is assessed rather than relying on a fixed online turnaround.
Compare the condition of retained components, the scope of repairs and your preferred layout. Restoration may be suitable when the existing structure can be retained. Extensive deterioration or a different footprint can make replacement more practical; savings are specific to the two quotes.
Check the proposed work with the authority responsible for your property. Surface maintenance and structural changes can have different requirements. Your written scope should identify any required approvals and who handles them.
VM Power Decks provides a 1-year labor warranty on its installation work. Material coverage is provided separately under the selected product’s official manufacturer warranty. Your written project agreement records the labor warranty’s start date, covered work, exclusions and claim process. Manufacturer eligibility, maintenance, registration and claim requirements depend on the product and purchase date.
We build and repair decks throughout the Lehigh Valley, Poconos, and western New Jersey.
Tell us about your existing deck and what you want to change. Start with a free consultation and a scope specific to your property.