Deck Replacement · Boston, MA
Deck Replacement in Boston, MA
Remove a worn-out deck and rebuild it safer, better laid out and lower maintenance for homes in Boston, MA, where the median home was built in 1955. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 15 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Replacement in Boston: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Replacement in Boston, MA is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 15 covered ZIP codes in Boston with independent deck contractors. In Boston, the median home was built in 1955 and the area averages 92 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Replacement and local data in Boston
About 20,229 homes in Boston (24%) date from 1960–1999. Decks original to those houses are now past their structural life, not just their surface life, which is when replacement beats repair.
A replacement deck gets new footings to today's frost-depth rules; with about 92 freezing nights a year, shallow footings under older decks are a common reason a rebuild is recommended.
25% of occupied homes in Boston are owner-occupied, so rental owners make many replacement decisions and tend to favor low-maintenance boards.
| ZIP | Homes | Median year built | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02108 | 2,568 | 1938 | 51% |
| 02109 | 2,632 | 1954 | 32% |
| 02110 | 1,711 | 1977 | 70% |
| 02111 | 4,648 | 1980 | 26% |
| 02113 | 4,763 | 1938 | 16% |
| 02114 | 9,912 | 1966 | 22% |
| 02115 | 11,514 | 1938 | 15% |
| 02116 | 14,152 | 1938 | 35% |
| 02118 | 15,828 | 1947 | 33% |
| 02133 | 18 | 1938 | 100% |
| 02163 | 549 | 1987 | 0% |
| 02199 | 1,160 | 1974 | 1% |
| 02203 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 02210 | 5,535 | 2012 | 25% |
| 02215 | 9,334 | 1955 | 9% |
Who issues permits for deck replacement in Boston?
Boston's Inspectional Services Department issues permits through its online portal. Work that changes a structure, such as a new or expanded deck, generally falls under a long-form permit, while minor repairs that do not change the structure fall under a short-form permit.
Can a Boston homeowner build their own deck?
Owners of owner-occupied one- and two-family homes may do the work themselves; owners of condos in buildings with three or more units must hire a licensed contractor.
Authoritative references
- Short-form permits — City of Boston
- Long-form permits — City of Boston
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck replacement guide.
FAQs
Deck Replacement questions in Boston
Who provides deck replacement in Boston, MA?
Independent deck contractors. DeckBuildingServices.net is a free referral service: you call, confirm your ZIP code and describe the project, and you are connected with a contractor serving Boston who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck replacement in Boston?
Boston's Inspectional Services Department issues permits through its online portal. Work that changes a structure, such as a new or expanded deck, generally falls under a long-form permit, while minor repairs that do not change the structure fall under a short-form permit.
What affects the cost of deck replacement in Boston?
full rebuild vs. resurfacing over the existing frame, demolition and disposal volume and condition of the house wall behind the ledger. Locally, footing depth for about 92 freezing nights a year adds to foundation work. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
What decking material works best in Boston's climate?
Capped composite is a good starting point: roughly 49.2 inches of snow a year means regular shoveling and older homes often suit traditional wood or a wood-look composite.
Which Boston ZIP codes are covered?
02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02113, 02114, 02115, 02116, 02118, 02133, 02163, 02199, 02203, 02210 and 02215. Enter your ZIP in the checker on this page to confirm your address.
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