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That loose board you’ve been avoiding. The railing that wobbles when your kids lean on it. The stairs that creak ominously every time someone walks up them. These aren’t just annoyances—they’re safety hazards waiting to cause real problems.
You know your deck needs attention, but you also know how many contractors promise the world and deliver headaches. We’re different because we actually fix the underlying problems, not just the symptoms you can see.
When we’re done, you’ll walk across your deck with confidence. Your family can use the space safely. Your home’s value stays protected. And you can finally stop making mental notes about “getting that fixed someday.”
Home Team Construction knows what Long Island’s coastal climate does to decks because we see it every day in Bay Shore neighborhoods. The salt air that makes summer evenings perfect also accelerates wood decay. Those beautiful thunderstorms dump water in places it shouldn’t go.
We’ve repaired decks from the waterfront properties near Brightwaters to the family homes inland near Bay Shore High School. Each area has its own challenges, but they all share the same basic problem: decks that weren’t built or maintained for our specific conditions.
Our reputation in Bay Shore isn’t built on marketing—it’s built on neighbors recommending us to neighbors. When your deck repair actually lasts, people notice. When we show up on time and clean up after ourselves, word gets around.
We start by actually looking at your deck, not just the parts that obviously need work. Most problems you can see are caused by problems you can’t see. Loose boards usually mean the joists underneath are failing. Wobbly railings often indicate post problems or improper connections.
You’ll get a clear explanation of what’s wrong and what it takes to fix it properly. We don’t use scare tactics or oversell unnecessary work, but we also don’t patch problems that will just come back worse next year.
The actual repair work happens efficiently because we bring the right materials and tools for Bay Shore conditions. We protect your landscaping, work around your schedule when possible, and clean up thoroughly each day. Most importantly, we fix things once so you don’t have to call us back.
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Wood deck board replacement using pressure-treated lumber that actually handles Bay Shore’s humidity and temperature swings. We match existing wood species when possible, but sometimes upgrading to better materials makes more sense than replacing with the same thing that failed.
Composite deck repair requires completely different techniques and materials. You can’t just sand and restain composite like wood, so repairs usually mean strategic board replacement. The good news is that quality composite materials last longer in our coastal environment once properly installed.
Structural deck repair is where experience really matters. When posts settle, beams sag, or connections fail, you need contractors who understand load distribution and building codes. We fix the foundation problems that cause surface issues to keep recurring, especially important in Bay Shore where soil conditions and moisture create unique challenges.
Start with the bounce test—walk across different areas of your deck and pay attention to how much it moves. Normal decks have minimal flex. If sections feel spongy, bounce excessively, or make concerning noises, that’s structural.
Check the connections where your deck attaches to your house. Look for gaps, rust stains, or areas where the ledger board has pulled away from the house. In Bay Shore’s coastal environment, these connections often fail first due to moisture infiltration.
Examine the posts and footings if you can access them. Posts that are loose, rotted at the base, or sitting in standing water indicate serious problems. Surface issues like faded stain or a few loose boards are repairable, but structural problems usually mean significant repairs or replacement sections.
Moisture-related wood decay happens faster here than inland areas due to salt air and humidity. We see a lot of rim joists and ledger boards failing where they connect to houses, especially on older decks without proper flashing or moisture barriers.
Fastener corrosion is another big issue. Standard galvanized screws and nails deteriorate quickly in coastal conditions, causing boards to pull loose and railings to become unsafe. Upgrading to stainless steel or specially coated fasteners during repairs prevents this recurring problem.
Foundation settling is common in Bay Shore due to soil conditions and the freeze-thaw cycle. This causes posts to shift, creating stress throughout the deck structure. What starts as one loose board often indicates broader foundation issues that need addressing.
Quality repairs using appropriate materials should last 12-20 years in Bay Shore’s coastal environment, assuming proper maintenance. The key is using materials rated for our specific conditions and addressing underlying causes, not just symptoms.
Wood repairs last longer when we use pressure-treated lumber with the right chemical treatment for coastal exposure, proper moisture barriers, and corrosion-resistant fasteners. Composite repairs often outlast wood but require different installation techniques to handle thermal expansion.
The repairs that fail quickly are usually ones where contractors used standard materials instead of coastal-grade products, or fixed surface problems without addressing structural issues. We’ve seen “repairs” fail within two years because the underlying moisture or structural problems weren’t resolved.
We can usually get close matches for common wood species, though new lumber will look different until it weathers to match existing boards. Cedar, pressure-treated pine, and mahogany are generally available in standard dimensions, but exotic woods can be challenging.
Composite matching is trickier because manufacturers change colors and textures frequently. We work with local suppliers to find the closest available match, but perfect matches aren’t always possible, especially for decks more than 5-7 years old.
Sometimes strategic replacement makes more sense than trying to match everything perfectly. For example, replacing all visible boards while keeping the structure, or replacing entire sections rather than creating a patchwork appearance that looks worse than the original problem.
Yes, we prioritize safety issues like loose railings, unstable stairs, or structural failures that create immediate hazards. We can often provide temporary safety measures quickly while scheduling permanent repairs.
Emergency situations we handle include railings that have pulled away from posts, stairs with broken stringers, boards that have rotted through creating trip hazards, and any structural damage from storms or accidents. Safety always comes first.
For non-emergency repairs, we typically schedule within 1-2 weeks depending on the season. Spring and summer are busier, but we maintain reasonable response times because we understand that deck problems don’t wait for convenient timing.
Our estimates include all materials, labor, permits if required, debris removal, and site cleanup. We itemize major components so you understand what you’re paying for, and we don’t surprise you with additional costs unless we discover hidden problems we couldn’t see initially.
We warranty our workmanship for two years and materials according to manufacturer specifications. This covers installation defects, premature failure of materials we supplied, and any issues resulting from our work. Normal wear and maintenance aren’t covered, but structural repairs should last much longer than the warranty period.
If problems develop during the warranty period, we return to assess and resolve them at no charge. We’ve been serving Bay Shore long enough that our reputation depends on standing behind our work, not just during the warranty period but for years afterward.
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