Deck building services · Parksville
Deck Repairs & Rot in Parksville
We fix damaged boards, joists and framing by the hour or job.
Parksville Deck Builders handles deck repair and rot fixes across Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay and Nanaimo. We bill carpenter labour at $65 to $110 an hour, or quote fixed pricing for board and joist replacements starting at $150. We inspect your framing to ensure moisture has not spread into underlying joists.
Carpenter labour runs $65 to $110 per hour. We charge a $150 to $500 minimum for minor board fixes, or $15 to $40 per square foot including removal. Replacing rotted joists costs $150 to $350 each. Major structural framing repairs run $800 to $2,500. Re-decking on framing we've confirmed is sound runs $45 to $65 per square foot.
Find the hidden rot before you get a price
The common worry with an old deck is a quote that grows once the boards come up. Rot often hides in joist tops, post bases and the ledger board against the house. Our fixed-price deck rot inspection checks those spots before we quote. We probe the framing, lift boards where needed, and give you a written report of what is sound and what needs replacing. Your repair price is then based on what we found, not a guess.
Common deck repairs we see
We repair cracked boards, soft joist ends, rotted post bases and loose railing mounts.
Board repair vs. structural repair
Replacing a few boards on your deck is a same-visit fix in most cases. Joist repairs require opening surface boards to reinforce damaged framing underneath.
When repair turns into re-decking
When rot touches multiple areas on sound framing, re-decking at $45 to $65 per square foot costs less than piecemeal repairs.
The repair process
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On-site diagnosis — we probe every board, joist and post that looks suspect.
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Written repair price — a price before any work starts, whether it's a board swap or a joist repair.
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Repair and close-up — we remove rotted lumber, install solid structural wood, and fasten your surface boards.
How site conditions affect your deck build
Water behind an unflashed ledger rots house framing quickly. We seal ledger boards properly on every job.
Common deck questions
How much does it cost to fix a rotted deck board?
A minor board swap runs $150 to $500 as a minimum service call, or $15 to $40 per square foot once material and tear-out are included.
How much does joist repair cost?
Joist and framing damage runs $150 to $350 per joist to fix, and a full structural repair typically costs $800 to $2,500.
For related help, see rebuild services and ground-up construction, or compare typical prices in the price guide. See also Nanaimo and Lantzville.
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