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What Project Rescue gives you
A real result for a sample request. Costs are estimates only, not a quote.
“Old 12×16 deck off the back door. Boards are soft and a few joists look rotted near the house. Fix or replace?”
Ground-level wood deck, attached to the house
Rot at the house side usually means water is getting behind the ledger board. Replacing boards alone would hide the problem.
Rebuild the frame with new flashing at the house. Reuse sound footings only after you confirm they are solid and below your local frost line.
Materials (calculator-checked)
$3,185.00- Decking boards (pressure-treated 5/4×6, 12')58 ea
- Joists (PT 2×8, 12')13 ea
- Beam boards (PT 2×10, 12')8 ea
- Posts (6×6 × 8')6 ea
- Concrete mix (50lb bags)30 bag
- Structural fasteners & hangers19 lb
- Ledger board (PT 2×10, 12')2 ea
- Railing system (posts, rails, balusters)40 lf
Estimate for 12×16 ft, pressure-treated, 10% waste. Prices vary by ZIP.
Still to confirm
- Frost-line depth for your area (check Permit Lookup)
- Whether the existing footings are sound
- Whether your city requires a permit for a deck rebuild
Safety
- Do not stand on soft boards or near rotted joists.
- Call 811 before digging any new footings.
Build steps
- Remove old decking and inspect the ledger and joists.
- Install new ledger with flashing and approved fasteners.
- Set or repair footings and posts; install the beam.
- Hang joists at 16 in. on center.
- Lay deck boards, then install the railing.