An Ottawa deck carries months of snow load every winter on top of the freeze-thaw cycling that works fasteners loose – it's a big part of why boards and railings that felt solid last fall can wobble by spring.
A wobbly railing isn't just annoying – it's the part of the deck most likely to actually cause an injury, so we treat railing repairs as a priority, not an afterthought.
Rot and damage are almost always isolated to a few boards near ground contact or under a planter, not the whole structure – we replace what's actually gone.
An Ottawa deck carries months of snow load most winters, and the freeze-thaw cycling underneath works fasteners and connections loose over time – it’s a big part of why boards and railings that felt solid in the fall can be wobbly by spring. Railings in particular are a safety item, so we prioritize a loose or wobbly railing over cosmetic board issues.
Every job gets a quote in writing before we start – no verbal estimates that change later.
Based in Ottawa and familiar with the city's mix of century homes and newer builds.
From one quick fix to a full repair list, we take it on.
A soft or bouncy board, a wobbly railing, rusted or loosened fasteners after winter, or simply not having had a spring check-over are all reasons to get a deck looked at.
Railings are a safety item, so we prioritize a loose or wobbly one over cosmetic board issues, and we check what's happening underneath – not just the visible surface – since that's usually where snow load and freeze-thaw do their damage.
An annual spring check – looking at railings, fasteners, and any boards that feel different underfoot after winter – is the easiest way to keep small deck issues from becoming bigger, more costly ones.
$200-$900
Covers board, railing, and structural repairs. Final pricing depends on scope – every quote is written and free.
Cost scales with how many boards, railings, or fasteners need attention – a few loose boards is a small job, while a full railing rebuild or widespread fastener replacement takes considerably more time.
Tell us what needs fixing and we'll follow up with a free written quote.
Pick a time that works. We confirm the scope and materials before we arrive.
Tidy, on time, and protecting your floors and furniture as we go.
We walk the finished job with you before we call it done.
Yes – that's one of our most common deck calls, and usually a same-visit fix.
Yes – we match the board size and, where possible, the material so the repair blends in rather than looking patched.
It's a reasonable habit in this climate – a quick check after a winter of snow load can catch a loosening fastener or board before it becomes a bigger repair.