Deck boards fail first where water sits: near the house, under planters, around downspouts and at board ends. We pull every soft or split board, check the joist below it, replace the board with matching pressure-treated pine, cedar or composite, and fasten it with coated or stainless screws rated for coastal air.
This service is part of our deck repair in Charleston, SC. Homeowners who need it often ask about railing and stair repair, a free deck safety inspection or a full deck replacement at the same time, so we price and schedule them together.
How we match old and new boards
New pine never looks like ten-year-old pine on day one. We match board width and thickness, then even out the color with a cleaning, a wood brightener and a pigmented stain across the whole deck so repairs disappear.
When to replace all the boards
Once more than about a third of the surface is cracked, cupped or soft, replacing every board on the existing frame costs less per board and looks better. That is called resurfacing, and we price it as a partial deck replacement option. It can be done in pine or composite.
Typical cost
Most board replacement jobs run $250 to $900 for a handful of boards, or roughly $8 to $15 per square foot when large sections are replaced in pressure-treated pine.
Areas we serve
Deck Board Replacement is available for homes in Downtown Charleston, West Ashley, James Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Daniel Island, Johns Island, Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms and Hanahan.
Frequently asked questions
Can you replace just a few deck boards?
Yes. We replace individual boards, check the joists under them, and blend the color in with cleaning and stain so the repair does not stand out.
Will new boards match my old deck?
Not right away. New wood is lighter and greener. A brightener and a pigmented stain over the whole deck brings old and new boards to one color.
Do you use nails or screws?
Coated or stainless deck screws. Smooth nails back out as boards swell and shrink in Charleston humidity, which is why so many older decks have popped nails.
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