Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Deck Resurfacing and Board Replacement in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Decks, Porches and Walkways

Deck Resurfacing and Board Replacement

Replace worn decking over a sound frame with new wood or composite boards, and update railings for a deck that looks brand new.

If the frame of your deck is solid but the boards are tired, resurfacing gives you a new deck for much less than a rebuild. Old boards are removed, the frame is checked and strengthened, and new decking goes on in the material you choose. Nashville owners often use resurfacing to upgrade from wood to composite or to change the color and style of the whole deck.

Your specialist inspects the joists, beams, ledger and footings and tells you whether they can carry new decking. Fasteners are removed, boards are taken off and joists are repaired, flashed with tape and prepared. New boards are installed with the correct spacing and hidden or face fasteners, and railings and trim are updated if you want. The scope lists the structure repairs and the new materials.

Frame first

The frame is the foundation of the deck, and resurfacing only makes sense when joists and posts are sound or can be repaired.

Upgrade the material

New decking can be pressure-treated, cedar, composite or PVC, and a change in material can change upkeep.

Protect the joists

Flashing tape on joist tops keeps water from sitting under boards, which extends the life of the frame.

Update the look

New railings, trim and a border pattern can change the whole feel of the deck.

What is included

  • Frame inspection
  • Board removal
  • Joist repair and flashing
  • New decking installation
  • Railing and trim updates
  • Final walk-through
Before and after

See the transformation.

Drag the handle to compare.

After: a back deck with the same deck rebuilt with clean composite boards, a straight railing, tidy stairs and warm evening lightBefore: a back deck with a weathered gray wood deck with splintered boards, a wobbly railing, rusted screws and green algae in the shaded cornersBeforeAfter
A gray, splintered deck rebuilt in composite with new railings. From a weathered gray wood deck with splintered boards, a wobbly railing, rusted screws and green algae in the shaded corners to the same deck rebuilt with clean composite boards, a straight railing, tidy stairs and warm evening light.
Why it works

What you get with Deck Resurfacing and Board Replacement

Inspect the frame

Joists, ledger and posts checked.

Remove old boards

Fasteners and decking taken off.

Repair and flash

Framing strengthened and protected.

Install new boards

Spacing and fasteners per plan.

Update railings and trim

Matching details installed.

Review care

Maintenance tips shared.

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How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and describe your yard

    You tell us how you want to use your outdoor space. One call sets up a visit that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Walk and measure

    A designer walks the yard, measures, notes slope, drainage, sun, trees and utilities and listens to your goals.

  3. 03

    Design and approve

    You see a layout, materials and a written scope with the base, drainage, structures and schedule before anything begins.

  4. 04

    Mark utilities and prepare the base

    Utility marking is requested, the area is excavated and a compacted stone base and drainage are built first.

  5. 05

    Build and finish

    Surfaces, walls, structures and features are built in a clear order, with checks and photos along the way.

  6. 06

    Walk through and enjoy

    The site is cleaned up, the space is explained on a walk-through and care tips are shared.

Questions

Deck Resurfacing and Board Replacement FAQ

Can I put new boards over old ones?

That is not a good idea, since it traps moisture. Old boards are removed so the frame can be inspected.

How do I know the frame is sound?

We probe joists, check footings and the ledger and test for movement. We tell you plainly what we find.

Is resurfacing less costly than a new deck?

Often, since the structure is reused. Your written scope lets you compare.

Can I change from wood to composite?

Yes, if the frame is spaced properly, and extra blocking may be added.

Will the new boards match the railings?

We plan them together so colors and materials work well.

Next step

Get your Free Estimate for Deck Resurfacing and Board Replacement.

Tell us about your yard and one designer will call you back to set up a visit.

Or call (615) 431-3789 to talk now.

Tell us about your yard

One designer will call you back to talk it through and set up a visit.

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