Refinishing will reveal boards that are rotted. Those boards need to be replaced, which we can handle as part of the same project.

Waiting a year to resurface your deck in Minnesota’s harsh climate will likely accelerate wood rot, cause splintering, and can turn a simple resurfacing project into a much more expensive full replacement. Moisture, snow, and freeze-thaw cycles aggressively degrade unprotected wood.

Yes, but paint takes more work to remove than a clear or semi-transparent finish. We assess the situation before quoting so there are no surprises.

A sealer protects the wood with a clear or near-clear finish. It guards against moisture and UV damage without changing the wood color much. Staining adds pigment and color to the wood. Both protect, but they do different jobs.

Not without removing the paint first. Stain cannot penetrate through a paint film. If your deck has been painted, it needs to be stripped before staining is an option.

Repairing your deck is better if the underlying structural framing is completely sound, while a total replacement is necessary if the joists, posts, or ledger boards are rotting. Evaluating the structural skeleton of the deck is the most critical factor in making this decision. Our professional team will inspect this and give you a straight answer, not guesses!