Deck Board Repair Highland Park, IL

Deck repair for Highland Park homes

Highland Park has North Shore homes on ravine and lakefront lots with old-growth trees, and that shapes how we approach deck repair here. We see a lot of deep-shade decks on ravine lots that stay damp, and the work is planned around it.

Highland Park sits on Lake Michigan, and waterfront wood weathers faster on the water-facing side than the house side. We check both and often give the exposed side a second coat.

Staining over a rotted board is a waste of stain. It also hides the problem for a year until someone puts a foot through it. Replacing a handful of boards before staining is cheap, and new cedar or treated boards blend in well once everything is stained the same tone. We also re-drive popped nails and swap them for screws so they stop lifting.

How the job goes in Highland Park

1. InspectWe probe the boards, check fasteners, stairs and railing posts, and mark what needs replacing.
2. Replace boardsDamaged boards are removed and replaced with matching cedar or pressure-treated lumber, screwed into the joists.
3. Re-fastenPopped nails are pulled and replaced with deck screws. Loose spindles and rail caps get tightened or re-secured.
4. BlendNew boards are lightly sanded and, if we are staining, cleaned with the rest so the stain takes evenly.

Other work we do in Highland Park

Homeowners here also ask us about Deck staining in Highland Park, Deck restoration in Highland Park and Dock & pier staining in Highland Park. See everything on the Highland Park service area page, or read the full deck repair guide. We also cover nearby Highwood, Riverwoods and Mettawa.