Deck Resurfacing · Atlanta, GA
Deck Resurfacing in Atlanta, GA
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame for homes in Atlanta, GA, where the median home was built in 1988. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 40 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Resurfacing in Atlanta: what to know
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Deck Resurfacing in Atlanta, GA is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 40 covered ZIP codes in Atlanta with independent deck contractors. In Atlanta, the median home was built in 1988 and the area averages 49 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Resurfacing and local data in Atlanta
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 77 wet days and 53 days at 90°F or hotter a year in Atlanta, so floor boards usually need refinishing well before railings do.
Stain needs dry wood and mild days, so with about 49 freezing nights a year the dependable refinishing windows in Atlanta are late spring and early fall.
44% of homes here were built from 1960 to 1999; their wood decks have often been stained many times, and old film-forming coats generally need stripping or sanding before a new finish will soak in evenly.
| Decade built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 15,932 | 3% |
| 2010s | 80,168 | 15% |
| 2000s | 100,888 | 19% |
| 1990s | 53,118 | 10% |
| 1980s | 60,980 | 12% |
| 1970s | 58,652 | 11% |
| 1960s | 58,314 | 11% |
| 1950s | 40,851 | 8% |
| 1940s | 19,166 | 4% |
| before 1940 | 37,549 | 7% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing in Atlanta?
Deck permits inside Atlanta city limits come from the City of Atlanta Office of Buildings. The city has offered over-the-counter review for decks built to Georgia's prescriptive deck details up to 576 square feet (24 by 24 feet).
Can an Atlanta deck permit be reviewed the same day?
Decks that follow the state's prescriptive deck details and stay within the size limit have been eligible for the Office of Buildings' express over-the-counter review; larger or custom designs go through standard plan review.
Authoritative references
- Express Lane / over-the-counter review — City of Atlanta Office of Buildings
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck resurfacing guide.
FAQs
Deck Resurfacing questions in Atlanta
Who provides deck resurfacing in Atlanta, GA?
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 Atlanta who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck resurfacing in Atlanta?
Deck permits inside Atlanta city limits come from the City of Atlanta Office of Buildings. The city has offered over-the-counter review for decks built to Georgia's prescriptive deck details up to 576 square feet (24 by 24 feet).
What affects the cost of deck resurfacing in Atlanta?
re-decking material vs. refinishing products, number of damaged boards to replace and joist additions for composite or pvc. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
What decking material works best in Atlanta's climate?
Light-colored composite or pressure-treated wood is a good starting point: about 53 days of 90°F+ heat make board color and surface temperature important.
Which Atlanta ZIP codes are covered?
30303, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309, 30310, 30311, 30312, 30313, 30314, 30315, 30316, 30317, 30318, 30319, 30322, 30324, 30326, 30327, 30328, 30329, 30331, 30332, 30334, 30336, 30337, 30338, 30339, 30340, 30341, 30342, 30344, 30345, 30346, 30349, 30350, 30354, 30360 and 30363. Enter your ZIP in the checker on this page to confirm your address.
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