Deck repair and refinishing service

Homeowners with tired or damaged decks, landlords, and real estate agents preparing a home for sale.

Fixed price per deck for cleaning and sealing, plus hourly or per-item pricing for repairs. Many customers rebook every couple of years for resealing.

• Basic carpentry
• Using pressure washers and sanders safely
• Spotting structural problems

• Contractor license thresholds vary by state, so check what repair jobs you can take without one
• General liability insurance to cover damage to property
• If you find rot in the structure, the job may become a rebuild that needs a permit and licensed work
• Stains and sealers can be affected by weather, so plan around forecasts
• Ladder and height safety on raised decks

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on equipment such as a pressure washer and sander, your supplies and your insurance. It is a smaller-scale way into decking than full builds.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many jobs you take, their size and your pricing. Weather can affect staining and sealing schedules. These are revenue estimates, not profit.

Contractor license thresholds vary by state, so check which repair jobs you can take without one. Also check general liability insurance, and be aware that rot in the structure may turn a job into a rebuild needing a permit and licensed work.