Deck Repair in San Francisco and the Peninsula

Most decks don't need rebuilding — they need the right hundred pounds of repair: the boards that cup and split, the railing that moves when you lean on it, the stair treads gone soft, the one post that's done.

Deck Repair — the work up close

Deck Repair · on the tools

How we repair decks

Deck problems are local until they’re ignored. We replace failing boards individually — matched species and thickness, fastened properly, spaced to drain — rather than declaring the whole surface dead. Railings get re-blocked and through-bolted so they’re rigid again; wobble is a hardware-and-blocking problem long before it’s a replacement problem. Stair treads and stringers get the closest attention, because that’s where weather, load, and rot meet.

Posts and structural connections are where repair scale earns its keep. A post rotted at grade can be cut back, sistered, or replaced on a proper standoff base without touching the rest of the frame. Ledger connections, joist ends, and hardware get checked while we’re under there — a corroded hanger costs a few dollars now and a great deal later.

Sealing is the difference between doing this once and doing it annually. After repairs, we clean and seal on a schedule that fits the exposure — fog-side decks and full-sun decks age on completely different clocks.

The honest boundary

Repair scale means boards, railings, treads, and posts — a deck that’s structurally tired end-to-end is a rebuild, and we’ll say so plainly at the walk-through, with a clear read on what buys time and what doesn’t.

Scope, plainly

  • Deck repair — boards, railings, treads, posts (repair scale) — Full deck rebuild is a separate quoted project.

What this doesn't cover

The limits above are the honest line. Major remodels, permit-requiring work, and full rebuilds are project territory — we'll tell you plainly at the walk-through, and when a job needs a licensed specialty trade we coordinate vetted subs on one invoice.

What it costs

One published member rate — $125/hr — booked in half- or full-day visits. No per-job quotes, no padding. Handled members draw on included monthly hours first. See membership pricing →

Hello Handy app My List screen showing the master to-do list

There's an app for the list

Snap a photo of the deck repair, it lands on your list — we handle the rest.

Common questions

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What happens at the walk-through?

About an hour. We do a light inspection of the property — walking the rooms, documenting your mechanicals and appliances, noting any obvious issues — then sit down with your list and discuss how we can help. That visit starts your home's record.

How do I book a visit? How far out?

Add tasks in the app or by text, then book a half-day or full-day block when you're ready. Members typically get a visit within a week or two; the seasonal rush can stretch that, which is one reason members get priority scheduling.

How do the two plans work?

Annual Membership ($399/yr) is access: the documented walk-through, your list managed by us, priority scheduling, and the crew at $125/hr whenever you book. Handled ($499/mo) is "we run the home": everything in Annual, plus a seasonal care plan we execute in the background and 3 crew hours a month included.

What's included in the membership vs. billed hourly?

The membership covers the walk-through, your home record, list management, and scheduling. Labor is one published rate for everyone — $125/hr. For Handled members the included monthly hours come first; anything beyond bills at the same $125/hr.

Ready to get the deck repair handled?

The walk-through is free, and there’s nothing to commit to. We come to you, learn the home, and you decide from there.

Serving San Francisco down the Peninsula to Cupertino

Where we do this work

Everywhere we serve →

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