Deck repair, resurfacing and rebuilds in the west metro.
Soft boards, wobbly railings, tired stairs or a deck that needs to come down to the footings. Todd Carstensen’s crew fixes what’s there or rebuilds it right, with over 40 years of building experience.
Fix it, resurface it or rebuild it.
Todd starts underneath. If the framing and footings are sound, we repair or resurface. If they’re not, he’ll show you, and we rebuild on solid framing.
- Board replacementRotted or split boards swapped out
- Railing repair and replacementLoose posts fixed, or new cable or wood rails
- StairsNew stringers, treads and handrails
- ResurfacingNew composite boards on a sound frame
- Framing and footingsJoists, beams, ledger and footings checked
- Full rebuildsWhen repair isn’t worth the money
Signs your deck needs work.
Minnesota winters are hard on decks. Snow, ice and freeze-thaw cycles work on every board, fastener and footing. Call Todd if you notice any of these:
- Soft or spongy boards, or boards that are split or cupped
- Railings or posts that move when you push on them
- Rust stains, popped nails or loose screws
- A gap or sag where the deck meets the house
- Stairs that bounce, lean or pull away
- Footings that have heaved or settled after a few winters
The part most people never see
The ledger, the board that attaches your deck to the house, matters most. If water has been getting behind it, the rim of the house can rot too. Todd checks the ledger and its flashing on every repair, the same way he checks the decking under a roof before it gets covered up again.
Resurface or rebuild?
If the frame is solid, new composite or cedar boards and new railings can make an old deck look new for far less than a rebuild. If it isn’t, we rebuild on new footings and framing. Compare boards on our composite vs. cedar page, or see new decks and patios.
From inspection to a deck you trust.
Todd checks the frame first, so you don’t pay for new boards on a deck that won’t last.
- 1Call or request an estimateTell Todd what’s going on with your deck.
- 2InspectFootings, ledger, framing, boards and rails.
- 3Written estimateThe full scope in writing.
- 4Repair or rebuildOnly the work your deck actually needs.
- 5Final walkthroughWalk the finished project together.
Framing a two-story deck on one of our builds.
Decks we’ve built and rebuilt.
Photographed on our own jobs around Minnesota.
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“Fast is an understatement. Todd got back to me same day after I initially contacted him.”
“Todd was extremely helpful, easy to communicate with, gave us honest answers and roofed our house quickly and efficiently. Their work has high quality.”
“John and Todd and their crew were very professional and did a superior job on our roof and clean up.”
More from the same crew.
One family, one crew and one number to call for the whole house.
Straight answers.
Should I repair or replace my deck?
It depends on what’s under the boards. If the joists, beams and footings are solid, repair or resurfacing makes sense. If the framing is soft or the footings have moved, a rebuild is the safer buy. Todd will show you what he finds.
Do you build patios?
Yes. We build patios on their own or alongside a new deck, and a Luxury Pergola can go over either one.
Can you put composite boards on my old deck frame?
Sometimes. Composite needs framing in good shape, with joists spaced for the boards you choose. Todd checks before he recommends it.
Do you replace just the railing or the stairs?
Yes. We replace railings, stairs and individual boards, and add privacy walls.
Do I need a permit to repair my deck?
Replacing a few boards usually doesn’t need one, but rebuilding framing, stairs or the whole deck often does. Rules vary by city, so check with your city’s building department. Todd can tell you what your project likely needs.
Let’s take a look at your deck.
Free estimates, on budget, and Todd answers his own phone.