What moves the price
- •Material (pressure-treated, cedar, composite, PVC)
- •Substructure repair vs full tear-off
- •Railing system (cable, glass, aluminum)
- •Stairs and landings
- •Permit and footing inspection
Signs it's time
- •Soft or spongy boards
- •Loose railings or ledger board
- •Rusted hardware and fasteners
- •Splitting joists visible from below
- •Failed inspection flag
DIY vs pro
Skilled DIY okay for surface board swap; pro for substructure or ledger work.
Forecast your specific home
When will yours need replacing?
National medians are a planning floor. HomeScore tells you, for your specific home, the year this system likely needs replacement and how much to put into the reserve fund every month.