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Deck Replacement
Replace an old Seattle deck with a defined tear-out and rebuild plan. Compare demolition, footing review, new framing, material upgrades and railings before committing. A deck rebuild quote should show what will be removed, what can safely remain and what the new structure requires.
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Deck construction, repairs & replacementDECK REPLACEMENT PRICES
Deck Replacement Cost
in Seattle, per Square Foot
A replacement deck in Seattle starts at $18 per square foot in wood and $28 in composite, and tearing out the old deck starts at $3 per square foot. Bring the size you have in mind to the free on-site estimate and leave with a written number.
Starting prices for Seattle projects. Your exact price is set in writing at the free on-site estimate.
01 / WOOD OR CEDAR
From $18 per sq ft
A new pressure-treated or cedar deck built where the old one stood.
02 / COMPOSITE
From $28 per sq ft
Trex, TimberTech and other composite boards that skip the yearly staining.
03 / TEAR-OUT
From $3 per sq ft
Old boards, framing and debris removed and hauled away.
04 / RAILING
From $20 per linear ft
New railing to match the new deck.
Up to 25% off your deck project.
Free on-site estimate, no obligation.
WHAT WE COVER
Deck Replacement Services
Across Seattle
Define all six parts of the Seattle deck replacement scope before work begins. Your written estimate lists the included work, and your workmanship warranty terms are written into your agreement.
We spell out the project scope in a written estimate before work starts, and your warranty terms are written into your agreement.
01 / DECK REPLACEMENT
Tear-Out & Disposal
Plan safe demolition, utility/electrical disconnection where needed, and removal of decking, joists and ledger components within the approved scope. Specify hauling and appropriate disposal. Tear-out starts at $3 per sq ft; size, height and access set the actual removal price in your written estimate.
02 / DECK REPLACEMENT
Footing Reset
Inspect existing footings before deciding whether they can support the new deck. A redesigned foundation may use concrete piers or engineered helical piles.
03 / DECK REPLACEMENT
New Pressure-Treated Framing
Plan new pressure-treated framing with an exposure-appropriate treatment rating, joist protection and board-specific joist spacing. Confirm flashing, connectors and the ledger detail as one assembly. Specify ledger attachment separately from lateral-load connections. Simpson Strong-Tie DTT2Z is a tension-tie option for a designed lateral-load connection, not a universal substitute for the ledger fasteners or an automatically strongest system.
04 / DECK REPLACEMENT
Material Upgrade Options
Compare two or three written alternatives, such as replacing old cedar with Trex composite, TimberTech AZEK PVC or IPE hardwood. Keep the footprint and railing assumptions consistent, and show differences in materials, maintenance and warranty terms alongside the installed scope.
05 / DECK REPLACEMENT
Modern Railings
Consider cable railing, glass balustrades and composite balusters for the rebuilt deck. Confirm guard-post attachment, openings and stair details along with the appearance. A 36-inch residential guard or a 42-inch requirement must be tied to the applicable project code, rather than selected from a blanket elevated-deck rule.
06 / DECK REPLACEMENT
Permit & Final Inspection
Confirm SDCI review for the replacement scope, including any reattached ledger, altered footprint or changed structure. Obtain the applicable code edition and required inspections for the permit date. We confirm the inspection timing and the code edition in effect with the city for your permit. Keep the final inspection/sign-off with the project documents.
Not sure exactly what you need?
Start with a site assessment and ask what is included in a free inspection before scheduling.
ASSESS THE DECK BEFORE CHOOSING THE SCOPE
Ask about a free inspection and schedule a time that works for you.
WARNING SIGNS
Signs It Is Time
to Replace Your Deck
These seven conditions can justify a closer comparison of repair and full deck replacement. Age, surface appearance and cost ratios are prompts for inspection, not automatic engineering rules.
Deck materials and construction details to consider for your project.
01
15+ year old deck with structural rot in joists or ledger
Inspect the ledger, joists, beams, posts and connections when rot is visible. A fifteen-year age marker does not determine safety on its own; avoid an unstable deck while arranging assessment.
02
Repair cost exceeds 60% of replacement cost
Compare like-for-like scopes, useful remaining life and concealed-damage risk. The 60% ratio is a rule of thumb we talk through with you, not a fixed point where rebuilding becomes mandatory.
03
Pre-2010 deck with undersized footings or no flashing
Check the actual foundation dimensions, bearing and water-management detail. Build year alone does not prove that footings are undersized or that the deck lacks flashing.
04
Wood deck shows mold, mildew, or moss on 40%+ of surface
Investigate drainage, shade and retained moisture. Surface growth alone does not mean the structure has decayed or that the deck needs replacement.
05
Railings fail code height (under 36" residential)
Check guard height, openings and attachment against the applicable code. Residential 36-inch guard requirements do not settle every building type, stair or elevation condition.
06
Selling the home and replacing for resale value
Compare the expected scope and sale timing. A new surface, railing or complete rebuild can have different costs; resale value is not a guaranteed return on the project.
07
Want to upgrade material from wood to composite or IPE
Moving to Trex, another composite, TimberTech AZEK PVC or IPE requires a framing and fastener check. Replacing boards alone is not equivalent to a complete deck rebuild.
Discuss your deck replacement options.
Describe the property, existing deck and preferred timeline. We’ll confirm a visit time that works for you.
REPAIR OR REPLACE?
Repair or Replace
Your Seattle Deck?
Sometimes a few boards are the whole problem. Sometimes the boards are hiding a frame that is done. The free estimate tells you which one you have, before you spend anything.
01 / REPAIR
Repair makes sense when…
The damage is in a few boards, one railing or one set of steps, and the joists, beams, posts and ledger underneath are solid. You keep the frame and pay only for what failed. Deck repair in Seattle ↗
02 / REPLACE
Replacement makes sense when…
Rot has spread into the joists or the ledger, the deck sags or bounces, or the same spots fail every year. A new deck resets the clock and lets you change the size, layout or material. Deck replacement in Seattle ↗
Not sure which one you need?
We check the frame at the free estimate and tell you what we find.
7 DECK REPLACEMENT DECK INSPIRATIONS
Deck Replacement Ideas
for Seattle Homes
Explore seven deck project ideas, from material choices to structural repair and finishing details. Use this design inspiration to compare materials, structural repair options and finishing details for your deck.
Magnolia · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Cedar Deck Replacement
Cedar deck restoration ideas: surface preparation and a refreshed wood finish.
Ballard · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Composite Deck Replacement
Trex Transcend deck ideas with hidden fasteners and LED lighting.
Queen Anne · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Multi-level Deck Replacement
IPE hardwood deck ideas with cable rail and engineered footing considerations for a hillside.
Capitol Hill · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Rooftop Deck Replacement
Rooftop deck ideas with pedestal pavers and a bench positioned for the view.
Madison Park · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Hardwood Deck Replacement
Brazilian IPE hardwood deck ideas for waterfront outdoor space.
Fremont · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Premium Deck Replacement
TimberTech Premier deck ideas with integrated seating.
West Seattle · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Cedar Restoration
Cedar refinishing ideas with board replacement and railing repair.
DECK REPLACEMENT TIMELINE
Seattle Deck Replacement Timeline:
From Tear-Out to New Deck
Consultation. Inspection. Written quote. Project completion. Keep the deck scope, proposed solution and agreed price connected at every stage.
01
Day 1: Call or Send the Form
Start with four or five details: Seattle ZIP, approximate deck size, existing conditions, material ideas and timeline. Describe the deck replacement goal and ask who will answer project questions. Tell us what you want to change and ask about the next inspection or planning step.
02
Within Days: Free On-Site Estimate
Arrange the property assessment and mention urgent safety conditions.
03
Your Written Price and Start Date
Compare the defined work, materials, labor, permits and exclusions in a fixed written quote before deciding. We start with a free, no-obligation phone consultation, look at the deck on site and put the scope in a written estimate before work starts.
04
Tear-Out and Rebuild: Most Take 1–3 Weeks
Agree on the crew, start date, milestones, changes and cleanup for your deck replacement project. Review progress and the written warranty at handover.
Bring photos of the whole deck, the affected area and the underside only if safely accessible. Include previous repair history and any known permit information.
Start with a call.
Start with the issue you can see. Ask for a Seattle deck replacement consultation and a scope based on your actual property.
SEATTLE PERMITS
Do You Need a Permit
to Replace a Deck in Seattle?
Most new decks in Seattle need a permit, and most need only the quick subject-to-field-inspection permit. Seattle’s building department (SDCI) requires a permit in these three cases, and we tell you at the free estimate which one applies to your deck.
Source: Seattle SDCI deck requirements.
01 / HEIGHT
More than 18 inches above the ground
Measured from the ground to the deck. Lower decks do not need a permit unless one of the next two cases applies.
02 / ROOF DECKS
Built on top of part of the building
Every roof deck needs a permit, and it goes through the full addition or alteration permit.
03 / CRITICAL AREAS
In an environmentally critical area
Such as landslide-prone or flood-prone ground. The city visits the site before any permit application.
04 / MOST DECKS
A quick field-inspection permit
Most Seattle decks need only a subject-to-field-inspection permit. The full addition or alteration permit applies above 8 feet, with beams 14 feet or longer, solid decking or more than 750 square feet.
We check the permit at your estimate.
If your project needs one, it goes into your written scope.
8 REASONS TO CHOOSE A SEATTLE DECK REPAIR CONTRACTOR
Why Hire Us
for Deck Replacement in Seattle
Experience, documented credentials, local conditions, a clear quote and a written warranty all help you evaluate a Seattle deck replacement company. Ask how each applies to your property and request the supporting documents.
01
Washington Registration & Insurance
Our Washington contractor registration is #DBSTTLE287G8, and we carry $1 million in general liability insurance. A certificate is available for your deck replacement, and you get a written estimate before work starts.
02
Seattle Deck Replacement Experience
Ask for relevant completed projects, material experience and structural scope.
03
Pacific Northwest Climate Knowledge
Relate moisture protection, drainage, shade, corrosion and weather exposure to the actual property and assembly.
04
Workmanship Warranty in Writing
Our workmanship warranty is in writing, and your warranty terms are written into your agreement before work starts. A manufacturer’s product warranty and our workmanship warranty cover different things; we review both with you.
05
Local Seattle Coverage
We serve all 58 Seattle neighborhoods.
06
Straightforward Phone Quotes
Discuss the scope and options before committing. Confirm consultation terms and ask for clear written pricing without on-site sales pressure.
07
Safety Response
Describe unstable components or another urgent hazard when requesting an assessment.
08
Specified Stainless or Coated Fasteners
Confirm compatible hardware for lumber treatment, connector and exposure, and identify whether it is included in the quote rather than an extra.
Speak with your deck replacement project contact.
Tell us what is happening with your deck and ask about inspection options for your Seattle address.
SEATTLE DECK REPAIR REVIEWS
What 269+ Homeowners
Say About the Work
Deck service reviews can help you compare the inspection, written price, communication and finished work.
Deck addition · North Bend
The materials feel solid, and the finish is clean.
Crystal describes a deck addition in North Bend. She praises David’s explanation of layout choices, a stair adjustment that suited the yard, the finished materials and the crew’s thorough cleanup.
When comparing reviews, look for: Inspection response, diagnosis, fixed repair price and the completed work.
Deck addition · Bellevue
What we appreciated most was the lack of drama.
Dylan describes adding a deck to his Bellevue home. He highlights David’s clear timeline, adjustments during rain, clean finish work and a crew that showed up, completed the work and cleaned afterward.
When comparing reviews, look for: Comparing deck replacement quotes, the written scope and whether options were explained without upselling.
Deck replacement · Kirkland
Very happy with how it turned out.
Tara describes replacing a deteriorated deck in Kirkland. She appreciates David’s direct explanation of the work, the stable finished deck, the team’s progress through rain and the clean site left afterward.
When comparing reviews, look for: Arrival communication, care around the home, cleanup and how the repair performs over time.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DECK REPLACEMENT
Rebuilt for Seattle
Rain, Moss and Salt Air
Rain, evergreen shade, seasonal freeze–thaw conditions and Puget Sound salt exposure all belong in a Seattle deck replacement assessment. Moss and slow drying can hide moisture problems around board ends and structural connections.
For shaded or north-facing decks in Fremont and Ravenna, inspect moisture retention and ventilation. Waterfront properties around Magnolia and Alki may need additional attention to corrosion. Sloped or elevated sites in Queen Anne and Capitol Hill call for a close review of supports and access. We confirm the actual conditions at each address.
- Compatible stainless or coated fasteners. Select for the lumber treatment, connector and exposure.
- Appropriately treated framing. Use ground-contact-rated material where the assembly and exposure require it.
- Joist and ledger moisture protection. Detail flashing, drainage and protection tape as part of the repair.
- Finishes suited to the site. Confirm any marine-grade or waterfront coating against the product’s approved uses.
Read the background on deck construction and repair and the Seattle SDCI deck requirements.
Plan for repeated Seattle rain, shade and drying conditions at the actual property. Specify corrosion-compatible stainless or coated fasteners as part of the complete lumber, connector and exposure design.
12 SEATTLE DECK REPLACEMENT FAQS
Seattle Deck Replacement
Questions, Answered
Review costs, timing, scope, permits, materials, credentials and warranty terms for your project.
Talk to a real builder
Call with the deck size, materials, location and timeline.
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Deck replacement in Seattle starts at $18 per square foot for wood or cedar and $28 per square foot for composite. Tear-out of the old deck starts at $3 per square foot and new railing at $20 per linear foot, with up to 25% off qualifying projects. Your exact price comes from the free on-site estimate.
We can compare Seattle deck replacement options with demolition, disposal, foundation work, framing, boards, rails and permits in the same estimate. For a 300 sq ft deck, compare cedar and Trex Transcend on the same geometry; a multi-level IPE rebuild also needs its stairs, connections and access priced.
We’ll discuss what can be seen before removal and how hidden damage, footing changes or upgraded rails could affect the work. Your written quote should identify the included scope and how any changes will be approved.
Yes. A replacement is the best time to change the size, shape or height, since the old deck is coming out anyway. Bring your idea to the estimate and we will price both versions.
Yes. The on-site estimate is free and comes with no obligation. You get a written price and decide on your own time.
Tell us the size of the deck and what you see, and send photos if you have them. That is enough to talk through the likely scope on the phone. The exact number comes from the free visit, because rot, footings and framing hide under the boards.
If your project needs a Seattle permit, we tell you at the estimate and include it in your written scope. Most decks need only a subject-to-field-inspection permit from Seattle SDCI.
We can help you compare repair with replacement when framing has decay, connections need correction or your chosen material and layout require substantial changes. The inspection should explain which components can remain; age or a fixed damage percentage alone cannot decide that.
Have the actual deck inspected, then review both written scopes, remaining condition and expected maintenance before deciding.
We can plan deck removal and disposal separately from foundations, framing, decking and final inspections. Let’s agree on the construction sequence after reviewing access and materials, with design and permit review included in the overall schedule.
Material availability, access, weather, concealed damage and city inspection timing can change the sequence.
Existing footings may be reusable only after their dimensions, condition, bearing, connections and capacity are checked against the new deck. A 30-inch depth alone does not establish adequacy.
We can discuss which footings can remain after an engineer or qualified project professional reviews their condition, loads and the replacement design. Your Seattle deck’s foundations need assessment before we include retained supports in the scope.
Confirm the actual scope with Seattle SDCI Tip 312. Seattle identifies decks more than 18 inches above ground and roof decks as permit triggers; environmentally critical areas can add requirements. We can discuss the applicable drawings, review and inspections for your property.
Reattaching a ledger or making a structural replacement needs scope-specific review. We can discuss the application fees and agree who prepares and submits the permit documents for your rebuild.
Composite boards from Trex or TimberTech, cable railing and LED deck lighting can change maintenance, appearance and evening use. Choose upgrades that fit the house, local buyers and the actual budget.
We can separate optional material, railing and layout upgrades from the essential rebuild cost. If resale value affects your decision, seek local valuation advice for your property; the replacement quote should explain what each upgrade adds to the work.
Financing options are available for your deck project; ask about them during your free phone consultation. If you plan to finance your project, get your lender’s written terms before you commit.
Ask for the cash project price and the complete financing terms separately.
Ask for written coverage of framing, ledger attachment, footing connections, railings and stairs, together with exclusions, claim steps and any transfer rights on sale. Talk with us about the workmanship coverage for your project. Only the contractor’s written warranty establishes the duration and coverage.
We can review Trex, TimberTech and IPE material coverage separately from workmanship coverage. Match the exact product, collection, purchase date and installation requirements to the manufacturer’s current warranty, then confirm the contractor’s written terms for the agreed work.
58 NEIGHBORHOODS · 7 DISTRICTS
Deck Replacement Near You,
Anywhere in Seattle
Explore all 58 Seattle neighborhoods across seven districts, with Seattle ZIP context from 98101 to 98199. Select your neighborhood for deck construction, repair, materials and property considerations. For nearby Bellevue or Kirkland, share your project address so we can check the applicable city or King County permit requirements.
Downtown Seattle 1
Capitol Hill & Central Seattle 12
North-Central Seattle 18
Northwest Seattle / Ballard 6
Queen Anne & Magnolia 4
West Seattle 11
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