How to Tell If Your Deck Needs Repair or Replacement
The 30% structural rule, the awl test, ledger flashing checks, and 5 signs your deck is past saving.
Read moreRotten boards, loose rails, soft framing, broken stairs - we fix decks across south Charlotte and bring them back to code. Also building new custom wood and composite decks.
Board replacement, joist and post repair, railing fixes, stair rebuilds - plus full new decks in pressure-treated, Trex Select, and Trex Transcend across Marvin, Waxhaw, Weddington, Ballantyne, and Fort Mill. Free on-site inspection, written quote, no pressure.
We keep things simple: deck repair done right the first time, one crew, clear per-sqft pricing, and railings installed by the glass team we already own.
Structural inspection, code check, board and joist replacement, railing and stair fixes. We bring older south-Charlotte decks back to safe, code-compliant use - no need for a full rebuild when targeted repair is the right answer.
Our sister glass company handles the tempered panels and posts start to finish. No scheduling two contractors, no blaming the other guy when something goes wrong. One crew, one warranty.
You see the square footage, the material, and the price per square foot on the quote. No vague bundled numbers, no "it's complicated" answers when you ask what changed.
Targeted deck repairs and full board / joist / rail rebuilds, plus new pressure-treated and composite decks, staining, and frameless glass railings. Priced per square foot so there are no surprises.
Rotted board replacement, joist repair, rail fixes, and hardware upgrades. Bring an older deck back to code and safe use.
From $18 per sqft repaired
Traditional pressure-treated pine decks built to last. The most affordable way to add outdoor living space to your home.
From $30 per sqft installed
Trex Select composite decking. Fade, stain, and mold resistant. 25-year limited warranty. No staining, no splinters.
From $45 per sqft installed
Trex Transcend premium capped composite. Richest color palette, tropical hardwood look, 25-year fade and stain warranty.
From $65 per sqft installed
Pressure wash, sand, and two-coat stain or seal. Protects pressure-treated pine from UV fade, rot, and cracking.
From $4 per sqft
Frameless tempered glass railing panels on new or existing decks. Uninterrupted views, code-compliant, installed in-house by our sister glass company.
From $125 - $250 per linear foot installed
Four steps from first phone call to handing you the keys. You know what is happening at every stage.
We come out, measure the footprint, check the ledger and slope, and talk through materials. No charge, no pressure.
You get a clean quote with square footage, materials, railing style, and a target start window. Review it on your own time.
We pull the permit, schedule inspections, and build the deck. Same crew from day one to the last screw.
Final walkthrough with you on the deck. You sign off, we leave your yard clean, and the 2-year workmanship warranty starts the same day.
The Difference
Most deck builders sub out glass railings to a third-party installer, then everyone points fingers if a panel is wrong or a post is off. We do not do that.
Our parent company, Pure One LLC, also runs a glass repair and installation company in the same area. That team cuts, tempers, and installs the railing panels directly. One point of contact, one crew on site, one warranty.
Frameless glass panels run $125-$250 per linear foot installed, depending on post hardware and panel height.
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Honest, practical deck content written by our own crew. Pricing, timing, and the decisions every homeowner needs to make.
The 30% structural rule, the awl test, ledger flashing checks, and 5 signs your deck is past saving.
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Rotten board replacement runs $18/sqft. Typical project $450 to $2,400 - see the full breakdown.
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Charlotte summers brutalize wood decks. See how pressure-treated and composite hold up over a 20-year horizon.
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Honest answers to the five questions we hear on almost every first call.
In most cases we can repair just the rotten or soft boards and leave the rest of the deck alone. Our rule of thumb is the 30% structural threshold: if less than about 30% of the joists, beams, or ledger have structural rot, targeted repair is almost always the right call. Board-only swaps run $18 per square foot repaired, with most homeowners spending $450 to $2,400 to bring an older deck back to safe use. We pull a few boards on the inspection visit, probe the framing with an awl, check the ledger flashing, and tell you straight whether you are looking at a repair, a partial rebuild, or a full tear-down. We do not push a full rebuild when a repair will hold.
In nearly every case, yes. Union County, Mecklenburg County, and York County (SC) all require a building permit for new decks over 30 inches off the ground, for attached decks, and for any deck with an enclosed footing or roof. We pull the permit as part of your project and coordinate the rough and final inspections. You do not have to chase any paperwork.
Most pressure-treated and Trex Select decks take 5 to 10 working days on site once materials are delivered and the permit is in hand. Premium composite builds with picture-framed borders, custom stair landings, or glass railings typically run 7 to 14 days. From signed quote to finished deck, plan on 3 to 6 weeks total during the busy spring and summer season.
Pressure-treated pine is the most affordable option at $30 per square foot installed, but it needs to be pressure-washed and stained every 2 to 3 years to look its best. Trex Select composite runs $45 per square foot and carries a 25-year fade-and-stain warranty - no staining, no splinters, no annual maintenance. Trex Transcend at $65 per square foot gets you the richest color palette and the tropical-hardwood look. If you plan to stay in the house 10+ years, composite almost always wins on total cost of ownership.
Usually yes. For pressure-treated boards, we can match stain color and plank width to blend an extension into your existing deck. For Trex, we stock or order the same color line when the product is still in production. When an older composite color has been discontinued, we will tell you up front and suggest the closest current match before any work begins.
We install them ourselves. Our parent company, Pure One LLC, also runs a glass company in the Charlotte metro. That team cuts, tempers, and installs the panels, so you deal with one crew, one warranty, and one point of accountability. Most glass railing systems install in 2 to 4 days once the deck framing passes final inspection.
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