Lake Forest has estate properties, historic homes and mature old-growth lots, and that shapes how we approach deck repair here. That means large decks, terraces and pergolas on estate homes, which changes the prep more than the stain.
Lake Forest 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.
Homeowners here also ask us about Fence staining in Lake Forest, Dock & pier staining in Lake Forest and Deck cleaning in Lake Forest. See everything on the Lake Forest service area page, or read the full deck repair guide. We also cover nearby Green Oaks, Highland Park and Highwood.
Text a photo of your deck or fence and get a number back. Include your town and a rough size.
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New wood is lighter than 15-year-old wood. Once the deck is cleaned, brightened and stained together, a semi-transparent or semi-solid stain evens it out. With a clear sealer, new boards will show for a season.
Usually. Most wobbly rails are loose post connections, and through-bolting or adding blocking fixes them. If the post itself is rotted at the base it gets replaced.
Two to four weeks in spring and early fall, which are the busiest windows. Midsummer usually has more availability. Text photos and your town and we will give you a date with the quote.
No. Lake Forest is inside Lake County, and we cover the whole county from Libertyville with no trip charge.
Text a photo of the wood. Quotes usually come back the same day.
Text a photo of your deck or fence and get a number back. We answer Mon–Sat 7am–7pm.
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