Most of our deck repair calls in Zion come from homes with an older grid of homes plus newer subdivisions on the west side. In practice that means older decks and porches on the east side.
With Lake Michigan and Illinois Beach State Park close by, decks and fences here hold moisture longer in the mornings. We schedule the wash early in the week so there is time to dry before stain goes on.
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 Composite deck cleaning in Zion, Pergola & gazebo staining in Zion and Fence cleaning in Zion. See everything on the Zion service area page, or read the full deck repair guide. We also cover nearby Beach Park, Old Mill Creek and Wadsworth.
Text a photo of your deck or fence and get a number back. Include your town and a rough size.
Text (224) 944-8652Details on the pricing page.
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. Zion 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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