Baseboards and trim can be patched, sanded, and repainted to look brand new. Handymen can fill in dents, replace damaged areas, and touch up worn-out areas to make your room look polished and clean.
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It’s a familiar story: You step out onto your deck with your morning coffee, but something feels different. There's a little give in that board near the railing, and the stairs creak louder than they used to. In fact, you even notice a nail head poking up.
These are just some ways your deck might be telling you it needs attention. The question is whether you a repair is enough or time has come for your deck replacement in Seagoville.
Either way, the handyman team at Mr. Handyman is ready to help. Continue reading to learn more about red flags and our services, or call us today to get in touch with a live representative.
Press down on your deck boards with your foot. They should feel solid and firm. If a board feels soft, spongy, or flexes more than the surrounding boards, then you're probably dealing with rot. This happens when moisture gets in the wood and breaks down the structure.
You can protect a deck from rotting by keeping it sealed with a high-quality water-repellent stain. It also helps to clear debris from between the boards and around the base. If the damage is done, however, you’ll have to arrange a deck repair first.
Rust isn't just an eyesore; it's a safety hazard and structural concern. Corroded fasteners lose holding power, and that means boards can come loose and connections can fail. If you see widespread rust, especially on critical structural connections, then your deck's integrity is compromised.
We typically handle isolated cases by replacing the affected screws, nails, or brackets and cleaning the surrounding wood to make sure the decay hasn’t spread. Once installed, we can seal or stain the area to protect against moisture going forward.
It’s natural for a deck to make some noise, but excessive creaking when you walk across it means there are loose connections or failing structural members. It’s usually wood rubbing against wood because fasteners have loosened or structural supports have shifted.
Oftentimes, tightening or replacing screws, adding additional fasteners, or inserting shims between the board and joist can stop the movement and noise. If the board is warped or damaged, then we may need to replace the boards.
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Small surface cracks are cosmetic (for now), but deep splits that run through boards can invite moisture and weaken the wood’s durability. Large cracks in support posts or beams are especially concerning. We probably don’t even need to mention the splinter threats.
Small cracks can sometimes be sanded smooth before being sealed with a quality wood filler and protective stain. But if the board is deeply split, then we often recommend replacing it the affected board(s).
Grab your railing and give it a firm shake. It should be rock solid. Any wobble, flex, or movement means the connections have loosened or the posts have degraded. This is an obvious risk for children, pets, elderly, and disabled individuals.
Tightening the connections is typically easy work, but our handyman team will investigate thoroughly to address the root cause. Wobbly railings are a serious safety threat that can turn an evening get-together to a trip to the hospital.
Check where your deck attaches to your home. Any gaps, pulling away, or visible movement at this connection point is a serious structural issue that requires immediate attention. This is the ledger board, and when it fails, the entire deck can collapse.
Many times, this is your opportunity to upgrade with a deck replacement.
Whether you are considering a complete overhaul or need emergency deck repair in Seagoville, the team at Mr. Handyman is ready to help. Call or message us today to get in touch!
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