Most of our deck repair calls in Wadsworth come from homes with rural and semi-rural lots with larger homes. We see a lot of long fence runs on big lots, and the work is planned around it.
The wooded corridor along the Des Plaines River means a lot of Wadsworth yards are shaded for most of the day. Shaded wood stays damp, grows mildew on the north side and needs a thorough chemical clean and brightener before it will take stain evenly.
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 cleaning in Wadsworth, Deck sealing in Wadsworth and Deck staining in Wadsworth. See everything on the Wadsworth service area page, or read the full deck repair guide. We also cover nearby Beach Park, Zion and Park City.
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. Wadsworth 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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