Deck Repair in Asheville, NC
If your deck feels soft, bouncy, or looks like its best days are behind it, we can fix that.
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TL;DR: Deck Repair at a Glance
Not every deck needs a full rebuild. If the framing (joists, beams, posts) is still solid, a repair or resurface can save you roughly half the cost of starting over.
Common fixes: rotting boards, wobbly railings, popped fasteners, ledger board damage. How we decide: We inspect the structure first. If 70%+ is sound, we repair. If the framing is compromised, we'll tell you it's time to rebuild. What it costs: Every project is different. Call (828) 776-5020 or click below for a free inspection and written quote.
Your Deck Might Not Need a Full Rebuild
Every year we get calls from homeowners in Asheville who think their deck is done. The boards are warped, the railing wobbles, and the whole thing just feels off. They assume they need to tear it all down and start over.
Sometimes they're right. But more often than not, the framing underneath is still solid. The joists, beams, and posts are doing their job. Its the decking surface, the fasteners, and the connections that have worn out. When that's the case, a deck repair or resurface costs roughly half of what a full rebuild would run you.
We've repaired and resurfaced hundreds of decks across Western North Carolina since 2013. The first thing we do is check the bones. If the structure is sound, we save it. If something is compromised, we replace just that part. No guesswork, no tearing down more than we have to.
Common Deck Problems in Western NC
Mountain weather is hard on decks. The combination of rain, humidity, freeze-thaw cycles, and UV exposure at elevation breaks down materials faster than most people expect.
Soft or spongy boards.
This is the most common call we get. You step on the deck and it gives more than it should. Usually this means the decking boards have absorbed moisture and started to rot. Sometimes its just the surface boards. Sometimes the rot has reached the joists underneath.
Wobbly or loose railings.
Railings take a beating from wind and people leaning on them. When the posts start rocking, its usually a fastener issue. Nails back out over time. If the original builder used nails instead of screws and bolts, the connections loosen up after a few years.
Ledger board damage.
This is the one that scares us. The ledger board is where your deck connects to your house. If it wasn't flashed properly when it was built, water gets behind it and rots both the ledger and the house framing. This is a safety issue, not just cosmetic.
Popped fasteners and cracking.
Nail heads sticking up, screws that have backed out, boards cracking and splitting along the grain. This is normal wear on older pressure-treated decks, especially ones that haven't been sealed or stained regularly.
Deck Repair vs. Full Rebuild
Not sure which one you need? Here's how we think about it.
Repair makes sense when the framing (joists, beams, posts) is still structurally sound. We replace the damaged decking boards, fix the railing connections, address any fastener issues, and you're back in business. If 70% or more of the structure is solid, repair is usually the smarter move.
A full rebuild makes sense when the joists are rotting, the posts are sinking, or the ledger board is compromised. At that point, patching individual pieces just delays the bigger problem. We'll be honest with you about which route makes sense. We're not going to push a rebuild if a repair will hold up for another 10-15 years.
Resurfacing is the middle ground. The framing stays, but we pull all the old decking and replace it with new boards. This is popular with homeowners who want to upgrade from old pressure-treated wood to composite without rebuilding the entire structure. As long as the framing can handle the new material, resurfacing saves thousands compared to starting from scratch.
How We Assess Your Deck
We don't guess. Every repair project starts with a hands-on inspection. Here's what we check:
We probe the joists and beams for soft spots. We check the ledger connection and look for water damage at the house wall. We test the post footings for movement. We look at the fasteners, the railing connections, and the overall deflection when you walk across the surface.
After the inspection, you get a clear answer. Fix it, resurface it, or rebuild it. Along with a written quote for whichever option makes sense. If we think a repair will hold up, we'll tell you. If we think you're throwing money at a losing cause, we'll tell you that too.
Why Asheville Homeowners Choose Pegram Builders for Deck Repair
A lot of contractors will replace a few boards and call it a repair. We go deeper than that.
When we repair a deck, we fix the stuff that caused the damage in the first place. If the original builder skipped joist tape, we add it during the repair so the new boards aren't sitting on the same moisture-soaked framing. If the ledger wasn't flashed properly, we flash it right. If the fasteners were nails, we replace them with screws.
Every repair we do passes inspection on the first visit. Zero failed inspections in 12 years. We're the only NADRA certified deck builder in Western NC, which means we know what code requires and what inspectors look for. We carry $2M in liability insurance, double the state minimum. And we give you a fixed-price written quote before any work starts. No surprises.
Thinking about upgrading your deck surface to composite while we're at it? Check out our Composite Decks page. Want to understand the full cost picture? See our Deck Cost guide.
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Deck Repair Service Areas
Buncombe County: Asheville, Weaverville, Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Fairview, Arden, Candler, Woodfin, Leicester, Skyland, Bent Creek, West Asheville
Henderson County:
Hendersonville, Fletcher, Mills River, Flat Rock, Etowah
Haywood County: Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska
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Not sure if your deck needs a repair, a resurface, or a full rebuild? That's what the inspection is for. We'll walk your deck, check the structure, and give you an honest answer with a written quote.
Here's how it works:
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Call or fill out the form. Tell us what's going on with your deck.
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We inspect your deck. Check the framing, connections, surface, and footings.
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Written quote within a week. Fixed price, no surprises.
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We handle permits if needed. Some repairs require them, some don't. We'll tell you upfront.
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Repair starts on schedule. Clean jobsite every day, final walkthrough when we're done.
No charge. No obligation. No pressure.