Portland Metro · Licensed & Insured
Deck Replacement.
Replace an aging, damaged, or structurally failing deck with a complete rebuild designed for your home, terrain, and Oregon's wet climate. OJB Solutions handles demolition, structural framing, decking, railings, stairs, permit coordination, and inspections.
Complete deck replacement can include
- ✓ Existing deck demolition and debris removal
- ✓ New pressure-treated structural framing
- ✓ Composite, wood, or hardwood decking
- ✓ New stairs, railings, and guards
- ✓ Ledger, flashing, beams, posts, and footings
- ✓ Permit and inspection coordination
Repair, Resurface or Replace?
When full deck replacement makes sense.
Worn deck boards do not always mean the entire structure needs to come down. Full replacement becomes the better long-term option when deterioration extends into the framing, connections, posts, footings, stairs, or other structural components.
Structural rot
Rotted joists, beams, posts, stair framing, or damaged structural connections can make surface-only repairs a short-term solution.
Ledger problems
Poor flashing, water intrusion, deterioration, or improper fastening where an attached deck meets the home can require major corrective work.
Failing posts or footings
Movement, settling, damaged post bases, or inadequate footing conditions can justify rebuilding rather than continuing to repair an aging structure.
Major layout changes
Enlarging the deck, changing stairs, adding new railing systems, or correcting an awkward layout is often easier during a complete rebuild.
Outdated framing
Existing framing may not be appropriate for the decking, railing, span, layout, or structural requirements planned for the new deck.
Repairs keep adding up
When several major components need work at the same time, rebuilding can provide better long-term value than repeatedly repairing an older deck.
Complete Deck Rebuild
More than new deck boards.
A full deck replacement gives us the opportunity to remove the old structure, inspect the conditions around the home and property, correct structural problems, and build the replacement around the layout and materials you actually want.
Depending on the approved project scope, the replacement can include everything from footings and framing through the finished decking, railing, stairs, and final cleanup.
Typical replacement scope
- ✓ Existing deck demolition
- ✓ Pressure-treated framing
- ✓ Posts, beams, joists, and blocking
- ✓ Ledger attachment and flashing
- ✓ Footings and structural hardware
- ✓ New decking
- ✓ Railings and stairs
- ✓ Debris removal and cleanup
Choosing the Right Scope
Replacement, resurfacing or a new deck?
The condition of the structure — not just the appearance of the deck boards — determines which direction makes the most sense.
Deck Resurfacing
The existing structural framing is suitable to remain after inspection. Old deck boards are removed and replaced with new decking, with approved repairs or modifications as needed.
Deck Replacement
Significant portions or all of the old structure are removed and rebuilt with new framing, decking, railing, stairs, and related work in the approved scope.
New Deck Construction
A new deck is designed and constructed where no existing deck needs to be reused or replaced.
Decking Options
Choose the surface that fits your home.
Composite Decking
Composite products such as Trex, TimberTech, and other approved systems offer low maintenance, consistent appearance, and strong resistance to moisture-related deterioration.
Composite is a popular upgrade when replacing an older wood deck.
Pressure-Treated Decking
Pressure-treated decking provides a traditional wood surface with a lower initial material cost and can perform well when installed and maintained properly.
Cedar & Premium Wood
Cedar and other premium wood options provide natural color and character for homeowners who prefer a traditional wood deck over composite.
Built for Oregon
A replacement deck should fix more than the appearance.
Portland's wet climate makes water management especially important. Flashing, drainage, ventilation, structural connections, hardware, and material compatibility all affect how well a deck performs over time.
We evaluate the existing structure and site before finalizing the scope rather than simply copying the deck that was already there.
Conditions we evaluate
- ✓ Ledger connection and flashing
- ✓ Drainage and moisture exposure
- ✓ Post and footing locations
- ✓ Beam and joist layout
- ✓ Slope and grade
- ✓ Stair and railing requirements
- ✓ Selected decking requirements
Elevated & Hillside Decks
Deck replacement on sloped and difficult lots.
Elevated decks, hillside properties, ravines, walk-out levels, and steep grades can require a more complex structural approach than a typical low deck.
Footings & foundations
Site conditions can affect footing size, location, depth, and the overall support system required for the replacement.
Taller structural framing
Elevated decks may require taller posts, additional bracing, larger structural members, or engineered components depending on the design.
Permits & engineering
OJB Solutions handles permit coordination and works with required drawings, engineering, and inspections when they are part of the project.
Our Process
From old deck to finished rebuild.
Site Evaluation
We inspect the existing deck, property, access, framing conditions, and your goals for the replacement.
Scope & Estimate
You receive a written scope describing the demolition, structure, decking, railing, stairs, and selected materials.
Permits
When required, we coordinate permits and inspection scheduling for the work included in our scope.
Demolition & Build
The existing deck is removed as required and the new framing, decking, railings, and stairs are constructed.
Final Walkthrough
We review the completed project with you, finish included cleanup, and close out the approved scope.
Most projects are completed in about 1–2 weeks.
Actual timing depends on deck size, structural complexity, weather, material availability, permitting, engineering, and inspection scheduling.
Need an estimate quickly? Same-day estimates are available throughout much of the Portland metro.
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What affects deck replacement cost?
Deck replacement pricing depends on much more than square footage. We evaluate the actual structure and site before defining the project.
Structure
Deck height, framing spans, beams, posts, footings, stairs, and structural complexity affect the scope.
Materials
Pressure-treated wood, cedar, composite decking, premium hardwood, railing selections, and finish details affect project cost.
Site Conditions
Demolition, slope, access, hillside conditions, engineering, permits, and difficult material access can change the scope.
We provide a written estimate describing the approved project scope before construction begins. If concealed conditions or requested changes require work outside that scope, additional work is discussed and documented before proceeding.
Service Area
Deck replacement across the Portland metro.
OJB Solutions provides deck replacement, deck resurfacing, and new deck construction throughout Portland and surrounding communities.
FAQ
Deck replacement questions.
Full replacement often makes sense when deterioration extends into major structural components such as joists, beams, posts, footings, the ledger, stairs, or structural connections. We evaluate the existing structure before recommending the scope.
Yes. Composite is a popular choice when replacing an older wood deck. We build the replacement framing and installation details around the requirements of the selected decking system.
Sometimes. Reuse depends on condition, dimensions, structural suitability, compatibility with the new design, and whether the existing components are appropriate to remain.
Yes. Demolition, debris removal, and cleanup can be included as part of a complete deck replacement project.
Yes. When permits are required for work included in our project, OJB Solutions handles permit coordination and required inspection scheduling.
Yes. We work on elevated and sloped-lot deck projects. Depending on the site, these projects may require different footing conditions, structural members, engineering, bracing, or permit requirements.
Many projects are completed within approximately 1–2 weeks once construction begins. Deck size, complexity, weather, materials, inspections, engineering, and permitting can affect the actual timeline.
Yes. OJB Solutions is licensed and insured. Oregon CCB #255649 and Washington contractor license #OREGOJB755C8.
Start Your Deck Project
Ready to replace your old deck?
We'll inspect the existing structure, discuss your goals, and determine whether replacement, resurfacing, or another approach makes the most sense for your property.