Colorado Deck
Repair
Specialists
Structural fixes, rot and ledger repairs, stair and railing rebuilds — often for thousands less than replacement. Same-week emergency inspections. That's Deck Doctor Inc.
- ✓Structural repairs — beams, joists, posts & footings
- ✓Ledger inspection & re-connection to the house
- ✓Rot & water-damaged board replacement
- ✓Stair rebuilds — treads, stringers & landings
- ✓Railing repair & re-anchoring
- ✓Matching refinish & sealing after repairs
Build Now, Pay Over Time
Deck Doctor Inc partners with Hearth to offer flexible monthly payment options for your project — including 0% promotional options for qualified homeowners. See your personalized options in about 60 seconds, with no impact to your credit score.
Colorado Breaks Decks in Ways Other States Don't
A deck that would coast for another decade at sea level can be structurally compromised here in two or three hard winters. Altitude UV, freeze-thaw, and spring snow attack the spots you can't see — we know where Colorado does its damage.
Freeze-Thaw Attacks the Weak Points First
Water works into board checks, fastener holes, and post bases, then freezes and expands — over 100 times a year. Decks fail at connections long before boards look bad — that's where we repair first.
Winter Damage Shows Up in Spring
Months of snow load and trapped moisture do their damage silently. Spring is when boards cup, posts go soft, and railings loosen — a post-winter inspection catches small repairs before they turn structural.
High-Altitude UV Dries and Splits Wood
UV rises roughly 10% for every 1,000 feet of elevation — it cooks finishes off, then dries boards until they crack. Repairs finish with a two-coat oil-based stain and sealer so the fix lasts.
Repairs Still Have to Meet Code
Ledgers, stairs, and railings are life-safety items — repairs must meet current code even on older decks. We work across 20+ Colorado jurisdictions and pull permits when the scope requires them.
When repair isn't enough, we rebuild: a full composite deck with two covered entryways, engineered for 80+ mph gusts and 4 ft snow loads.
Deck Repair That Saves You Thousands Over Replacement
Deck repair is the service Deck Doctor Inc built its name on. Since 1993 we've repaired thousands of Colorado decks — structural repairs to beams, joists, posts, and footings; ledger inspection and re-connection; rot and water-damaged board replacement; stair rebuilds; and railing repair and re-anchoring. The crews that build our custom decks do the repairs — build quality, not patch quality — from backyards in Golden to mountain homes in Evergreen.
The question every homeowner really wants answered is repair or replace — and we answer it honestly. If your footings, framing, and ledger are sound, a targeted repair typically saves thousands over a rebuild. If rot has reached the structure, we'll show you what we found and price both paths: an honest repair scope, or a rebuild through our custom design-build service. Wondering if it's a DIY job? Our guide on when to call the professionals gives the straight answer.
Materials matter as much as method. We repair with pressure-treated framing lumber, high-grade code-rated hardware, and decking matched to your existing boards, then finish with a two-coat oil-based stain and sealer so the repair blends in — or pair the fix with a full deck refinish. Loose or non-code railings get properly re-anchored or upgraded through our railing installation service. Not sure what a ledger or stringer even is? Deck Parts 101 breaks it all down in plain English.
Call after every Colorado winter, before you host on the deck, and immediately if you see movement, soft wood, or a deck pulling away from the house — here are 7 signs your deck needs immediate repair. For urgent safety situations, we offer same-week emergency inspections.
What Do You Need Fixed?
Tell us what your deck is doing and we'll tell you what it takes to fix it — a written scope and price after a free inspection. No scare tactics.
Deck Pulling Away From the House
The #1 cause of deck collapse. Stop using the deck and call — we re-connect and re-flash the ledger to current code.
🚨 Stop Using the DeckRotted Posts, Beams & Joists
Soft, dark, or crumbling wood spreads until something fails. We cut out the rot, replace or sister the members, and fix the moisture source.
⚠️ Don't WaitCracked or Broken Boards
Split, cupped, or broken decking is a trip-and-fall waiting to happen. We replace damaged boards with matched material so the repair disappears.
⚠️ Trip HazardLoose or Wobbly Railings
The most common danger sign on Colorado decks. We re-anchor posts with proper blocking and hardware — or upgrade the system entirely.
⚠️ Safety RiskUnsafe Stairs
Bouncy treads, cracked stringers, or a landing that shifts underfoot. We rebuild stairs to current code — treads, risers, stringers, and landings.
⚠️ Fix Before WinterRepair + Refinish Combo
Fix what's broken, then wash, sand, and refinish the whole deck with our two-part oil-based stain — the deck comes back looking new.
✦ Most Popular PackagePairs Well With Deck Repair
What homeowners most often bundle with a repair — or step up to when repair isn't the answer.
Deck Refinishing & Staining
Power wash, sand, and refinish with a two-part oil-based stain rated for high-altitude UV — bring a tired, grey deck back to life.
Explore refinishing →Deck Railing Installation
Aluminum, cable, glass, and wood railing options — view-friendly designs that meet local building code and HOA requirements, with limited lifetime warranty aluminum.
Explore railings →Composite & PVC Decking
Premium mineral-based composite and PVC-coated decking — low maintenance, fire-resistant, and altitude-tested for Colorado sun and snow.
Explore composite decking →Custom Deck Design & Build
Multi-level mountain masterpieces to simple elevated decks — designed around your terrain, views, and HOA requirements, then built to last decades.
Explore custom decks →Below-Deck Dry Systems
Turn the space under your elevated deck into a dry, usable outdoor room — rain or shine, spring melt or summer storm.
Explore dry systems →Porches & Patios
Covered porches and custom patios that extend your living space — designed for Colorado's four seasons and built on proper frost-protected foundations.
Explore porches & patios →The Zero Maintenance Deck Package — Ask Us About It
Premium stone decking. Steel frame. Aluminum railing. Limited lifetime warranties across the whole deck. This is as close to a maintenance-free deck as currently exists — and Deck Doctor Inc is the one building it in Colorado.
Simple Process, Zero Runaround
We don't subcontract to strangers. Brandon and the crew show up, do the work, and you only pay for labor when the job is 100% done. That's been our policy since day one.
Call or Schedule
Give us a call or fill out our quick form. Same-week response for emergencies.
Free Repair Inspection
We inspect the whole deck — ledger, framing, posts, stairs, railings — and give you a straight repair-vs-replace answer with a written scope.
We Fix It Right
Our crew repairs to current code with quality materials — and handles permits when the scope requires them. Minor repairs are often done in a day or two.
You Approve, Then Pay
You don't pay for labor until the job is done and you're satisfied. That's how we've operated since 1993.
What Colorado Homeowners Are Saying
Deck Doctor is a wonderful company that I will use again! Brandon is a general contractor with experience in many types of outdoor construction. His crew were ideal — respectful, hard-working, very knowledgeable, cleaned up behind themselves. The project was well priced and done in a timely manner.
Had the pergola built last December, could not be happier. Took me quite a while to write a review but 10 stars all around. The team they have is amazing! Would definitely recommend!
Brandon and his team are amazing! They do what they say, when they say, and the quality of work is top-notch. My deck needed a complete overhaul due to rotting wood. His crew showed up early and cleaned up thoroughly every single day. Highly recommend!
One of the best experiences I have had with a contractor. Brandon walked me through the options and was honest and straightforward. Everything he said would happen, happened and on time. The final product is perfect!
What Does Colorado Deck Repair Actually Cost?
Every repair is different — damage extent, access, materials, and permits all affect price. Typical scopes below. Written estimate after your free walkthrough, always.
Minor Repairs
Damaged board replacement, hardware swaps, re-securing loose railings and treads — often done in a day or two.
Structural Repairs
Ledger re-connection, post and beam replacement, joist sistering, and footing fixes — engineered, code-compliant, permitted where required.
Stair & Railing Rebuilds
Full stair rebuilds — treads, stringers, landings — and railing replacement or re-anchoring, brought up to current code.
Repair + Full Refinish Combo
Fix everything that's broken, then wash, sand, and refinish the entire deck with our two-part oil-based stain.
Some Deck Problems Can't Wait Until Spring
- !Boards are cracked or broken — someone could step through at any moment
- !Railings are loose or wobbly — especially dangerous with kids or elderly guests
- !Visible rotting wood — structural failure can happen at any time, especially after a Colorado winter
- !Deck is pulling away from the house — extremely dangerous, stop using it immediately
- !Post bases are soft or decayed at ground contact — the whole structure could shift or collapse
Same-Week Emergency Inspections Available
Your family's safety is worth one phone call. We'll get out to you fast and tell you exactly what needs to happen — no pressure, no BS.
Call 303-781-DECK NowKnow Someone Who Needs Anything for Their Backyard?
Send friends, family, or neighbors our way for anything they need in their backyard — a deck, a pergola, a patio, repairs, you name it. When the person you refer completes a project of $20,000 or more, we'll put $250 in your pocket. It's our way of saying thank you for spreading the word about Deck Doctor Inc in your community.
OUTDOOR LIVING · EST. 1993
Proudly Serving Colorado’s Front Range & Mountain Communities
From Golden to Vail, Deck Doctor Inc designs, builds, repairs, and restores premium outdoor living spaces across Colorado.
Denver Metro & Plains
Foothills & Mountains
Deck Repair Questions, Answered Straight
What Colorado homeowners ask us most about repairing their decks — no marketing fluff.
Let Us Bring Your Outdoor Vision To Life
Contact Deck Doctor Inc today for your free, no-obligation repair estimate. We'll come to you anywhere in our Colorado service area, inspect the deck top to bottom, and give you a straight answer on what needs fixing, what can wait, and what it'll cost. No pressure — just 32 years of honest repair work.