Scott County
Deck replacement and repair in Savage (55378)
Savage is mostly 1980s to 2010s homes on wooded and rolling lots above the Minnesota River valley, and many still have original decks now due for replacement.
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Savage at a glance
When a Savage deck has reached the end of its frame
Savage filled in quickly from the 1980s into the 2010s, and plenty of those homes still have the deck they were built with. On a 25- or 30-year-old pressure-treated deck, the trouble usually is not just the boards. Stair stringers soften where they meet the ground, post bottoms rot at grade, and the ledger may never have been flashed. When we see that combination, we usually recommend replacement rather than a series of repairs, since patching a frame that tired tends to cost more over time than starting fresh with a sound one.
Wooded lots add their own wrinkles. Mature oaks and other big trees shade decks and keep them damp, drop branches in storms and send roots under footing locations. We place new footings to avoid main roots where we can and talk through how much shade you want to keep. The neighborhoods sloping toward the river valley tend to have walkout basements, which means a taller deck and a patio below it. Phone us with what you have now and what you'd like the space to do, and we can sketch the options.
Deck replacement and repair calls from Savage
Stringers rotted at the ground
Wood stair stringers that rest on soil or a sunken paver rot from the bottom up. We rebuild stairs on a concrete or compacted base, with stringers kept off the dirt.
Shade, moss and slick boards
Decks under tall trees stay damp, grow algae and turn slippery in fall. Cleaning helps, but a board with a textured surface and better airflow under the frame helps more.
Storm limbs on the deck
Wooded lots see fallen limbs after summer storms. We assess broken boards, rails and joists, shore up anything unsafe and repair or rebuild the damaged section so it matches the rest.
Walkout patios under the deck
Taller decks over a walkout patio drip on whatever sits below. Under-deck drainage keeps that area dry, and new footings can be placed to leave room for a table.
Deck services Savage homeowners call us for
Typical prices for these jobs in Savage
Ranges from 2026 Twin Cities projects. Your price comes in a written scope after we see the site.
| Service | Typical range | Priced |
|---|---|---|
| Deck Replacement | $42 to $98 | per square foot including tear-off |
| Deck Demolition and Removal | $1,240 to $4,770 | per deck |
| Deck Stair Building and Repair | $1,460 to $6,920 | per stair run |
| Storm and Tree Damage Deck Repair | $640 to $12,900 | per damage scope |
| Under-Deck Drainage and Ceilings | $9.60 to $24.80 | per square foot |
| Deck Cleaning and Washing | $0.65 to $1.45 | per square foot, $285 trip minimum |
Deck questions from Savage
Should I repair or replace the original deck on my 1990s Savage home?
It depends on what we find underneath. If the ledger is flashed and solid, the footings are at frost depth and only the boards and rails are worn, repair or resurfacing can work. When the stringers, posts and ledger all show rot, replacement usually costs less over the next decade than fixing pieces one at a time.
Can you build a new deck around the big oak trees in my Savage backyard?
Yes, with some care. We locate footings to miss major roots where possible, leave growing room around trunks that pass through the deck and avoid heavy root cutting on one side of a tree. If a tree looks unhealthy or leans toward the house, getting an arborist's opinion before building is a good idea.
A storm branch cracked my Savage deck railing. Is the deck still safe to use?
Stay off the damaged area until it is checked. A limb that breaks a rail can also crack a joist or loosen the post connection below. We look at the framing under the impact point, make it safe right away if needed and then repair the section. Your insurance company may want photos before anything is removed.
Deck work in Savage? Call any hour.
We are on the phone 24/7 and on site across Savage every week. Tell us about the deck and we will set a visit.