Diagnose before pricing
Surface wear and structural failure are not the same problem
Gray wood, peeling finish, and algae can make a deck look worse than it is. At the same time, a freshly painted surface can hide soft boards, weak stairs, loose guards, or water damage at the house. Riverside checks the condition that affects safety and service life before recommending cosmetic work.
The same principle applies to fences. One failed post, a sagging gate, storm-damaged panels, or a few deteriorated boards may be repairable. Widespread post movement or decay can make repeated patching poor value. A written repair scope should make the condition, recommended work, and excluded areas clear.
Deck repairs
Board replacement, stair and railing work, framing corrections, fasteners, skirting, and targeted rebuilding after the supporting structure is assessed.
Fence repairs
Leaning or damaged sections, posts, rails, pickets, panels, caps, hardware, and storm damage, with attention to matching existing materials where practical.
Gate adjustments
Diagnose sag, drag, latch alignment, hinge wear, post movement, and clearance instead of treating the latch as the only problem.
Cleaning & refinishing
Preparation, cleaning, drying, and compatible stain or sealer are planned as a system. A finish cannot correct rotten wood or trapped moisture.
