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Front porch and deck repair in Folwell (55412)
Folwell is North Minneapolis at its most traditional: early 1900s homes on narrow lots near Webber Parkway and Folwell Park, many with front porches and back decks that winters have worn down.
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Folwell at a glance
Getting Folwell porches and decks sound again
Many Folwell homes went up in the early 1900s on narrow lots, and the front porch was designed as the place to sit and watch the street. After a century, those porches often carry hidden rot at the floor edges, column bases and step stringers. Some were enclosed or patched along the way, and the patches rarely sit on footings that reach frost. We start with a close look at the structure, then rebuild what needs it, from new footings and floor framing to steps and rails, while keeping the porch's original proportions.
In back, decks on narrow lots tend to be small and close to the ground, and many have never been inspected since the day they were built. Mature trees around Webber Parkway and the park are a big part of the neighborhood's character, but a falling limb in a summer storm can split rails and joists in seconds. We handle storm repairs, safety inspections for buyers and sellers, and straightforward fixes on low decks. Revo Deck Systems keeps the phone on around the clock, so call when a storm leaves a branch on your deck.
What we find on Folwell porches and back decks
Column bases rotted at the floor
Water sits where porch columns meet the floor, and the base rots out of sight. We shore the porch roof, replace the base and the floor beneath it, and set the column back plumb.
Branch damage after a storm
A limb through a rail or deck board can leave cracked joists you cannot see from above. We make the deck safe right away, then replace damaged framing, boards and rails to match.
Low decks never inspected
Small back decks on narrow lots are easy to forget about. A safety inspection checks the ledger, posts, hangers, rails and stairs and gives you a short list of what needs fixing.
Porch steps pulling off the house
Front steps often rest on bare soil and drift away from the porch. We pour a footing or pad, rebuild the stringers and tie the steps to the porch frame so they stay put.
Deck services Folwell homeowners call us for
Typical prices for these jobs in Folwell
Ranges from 2026 Twin Cities projects. Your price comes in a written scope after we see the site.
| Service | Typical range | Priced |
|---|---|---|
| Front Porch Repair and Rebuilds | $1,870 to $18,600 | per porch |
| Deck Safety Inspection | $185 to $395 | per visit |
| Storm and Tree Damage Deck Repair | $640 to $12,900 | per damage scope |
| Deck Repair | $385 to $4,850 | per repair visit and scope |
| Deck Railing Installation | $68 to $212 | per linear foot |
| Ground-Level and Platform Decks | $31 to $69 | per square foot installed |
Deck questions from Folwell
Can a Folwell front porch be saved if the floor feels soft?
Usually it can. Soft spots often come from rotted floorboards and joist ends near the edges, while the rest of the frame is still sound. We open the floor, check the joists, beam and piers, and replace what is gone. If the piers stop short of frost, we add proper footings so the porch stops moving.
What should I do if a tree limb falls on my Folwell deck?
Stay off the deck until it is checked, and take photos for your insurance company. Call us any hour and we'll come secure the area, remove what we safely can and look for cracked joists, posts or a damaged ledger. Then we write up what needs replacing so the repair matches the rest of the deck.
Do you do deck inspections for people buying a home in Folwell?
Yes. Buyers and sellers often call us before closing. We check the ledger connection, flashing, posts, footings, hangers, rails and stairs, and we tell you what is safe, what needs work soon and what can wait. You get a clear, plain list you can share with your agent.
Nearby areas we serve
Deck work in Folwell? Call any hour.
We are on the phone 24/7 and on site across Folwell every week. Tell us about the deck and we will set a visit.