CSLB #1065708 · Class A & B · BondedOpen 7 days · 9am–5pm

Handyman Division

Deck Repair & Building in Yuba City, CA

Soft boards, wobbly railings and failing stairs aren't cosmetic problems. They're how people get hurt. Dependable Handyman Services repairs decks that can be saved and builds new ones when they can't, under a California B (General Building) license, with permits pulled when the job needs them. CSLB #1065708.

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  • Licensed & bonded · CSLB #1065708
  • 1-year workmanship warranty
  • Permits pulled when required
  • Open 7 days · 9am–5pm

Deck Services

Deck Board Replacement

Rotted, cracked, cupped or split boards replaced and fastened properly.

Railing Repair & Replacement

Loose posts and railings secured or rebuilt to hold weight safely.

Stair Repair & Rebuilds

Failing stringers, treads and handrails rebuilt solid and level.

Joist, Beam & Post Repair

Rotted framing under the deck repaired or replaced, including posts rotted at the ground.

Ledger Board Repair

The connection to the house, where attached decks most often fail, inspected, repaired and flashed.

New Deck Construction

New wood or composite decks built to code, with permits pulled when required.

What Valley Weather Does to a Deck

100°FValley summer afternoons that split, cup and loosen deck boards in full sun.

Summers here regularly pass 100°F, and decks take the full sun all afternoon. Boards dry out, split and cup, fasteners loosen, and finishes break down within a few seasons. Then winter rain soaks the cracked wood and the framing underneath, especially low decks built close to the ground, where clay soil holds moisture against the posts and joists.

That's why so many deck problems start underneath, where you can't see them. A deck can look fine from above with rotted joists or a failing ledger below. We check the structure first, then the surface.

Signs Your Deck Needs Repair

  • Boards that feel soft, bouncy or spongy underfoot
  • Railings or posts that move when you lean on them
  • Stairs that wobble, sag or pull away from the deck
  • Rusted or popped nails, screws and connectors
  • Rot or a gap where the deck meets the house
  • Posts that are soft or cracked at the ground

If the railing or stairs move, stop using them until they're looked at.

Repair or Replace Your Deck?

If the joists, beams, posts and ledger are solid, a deck can usually be repaired with new boards, railings and stairs for much less than a rebuild. If rot has spread through the framing, replacement often costs less over time than repeated repairs on a failing structure. We'll show you what we find underneath and price both options when it's close.

How a Deck Project Works

  1. 01
    Call or send photos. Include photos from underneath the deck if you can get them.
  2. 02
    On-site estimate. We inspect the framing, ledger, posts and surface, and give you a clear estimate before work starts.
  3. 03
    Permits, then build. If the job needs a permit, we pull it with the city or county. We fix the structure first, then the boards, railings and stairs.
  4. 04
    Walkthrough. We walk the finished deck with you. Backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty.

What Affects the Cost of Deck Work

  • Deck size and height off the ground
  • Condition of the framing, ledger and posts underneath
  • Pressure-treated wood versus composite decking
  • Stairs, railings and built-in features
  • Permit and inspection requirements

Licensed Deck Contractor

Decks are structural. A failed railing or ledger can drop people to the ground. California requires a licensed contractor for jobs of $1,000 or more and for any job that needs a permit, and most new decks and many structural deck repairs need one, especially decks attached to the house or raised off the ground. DHS holds the B (General Building) classification on CSLB License #1065708, which covers deck framing and carpentry, and has pulled permits with both the city and the county.

Deck Service Areas

We repair and build decks in Yuba City, Marysville, Plumas Lake, Linda, Olivehurst, Live Oak, Sutter and Gridley. New deck builds also take us to Natomas, Sacramento, Roseville and Chico.

Deck FAQ

Do I need a permit to build a deck in Yuba City?

Often, yes, especially for decks attached to the house or raised above a certain height. Requirements differ between the city and the county, so we confirm what your project needs and pull the permit.

Wood or composite decking?

Pressure-treated wood costs less up front. Composite costs more but doesn't split, needs no staining and holds up better in full sun. We'll price both.

Can you replace just the deck boards?

Yes, if the framing underneath is solid. We check it first so new boards aren't going onto rotted joists.

How do I know if my deck is unsafe?

Moving railings, soft boards, loose stairs, heavy rust on connectors, or rot where the deck meets the house. Any of these is worth an inspection.

Can you remove my old deck?

Yes. We tear out the old deck, haul off the debris and build the new one, so tear-out and rebuild stay with one company.

Deck Feeling Soft? Get an Estimate.

Call (530) 216-7335 or send photos through the estimate form.

Call (530) 216-7335Get an Estimate
Call (530) 216-7335Get an Estimate