Deck Resurfacing · Boston, MA
Deck Resurfacing in Boston, MA
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame 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 Resurfacing in Boston: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Resurfacing 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 Resurfacing and local data in Boston
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 77 wet days and 14 days at 90°F or hotter a year in Boston, so floor boards usually need refinishing well before railings do.
Stain needs dry wood and mild days, so with about 92 freezing nights a year the dependable refinishing windows in Boston are late spring and early fall.
24% 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 | 1,551 | 2% |
| 2010s | 11,849 | 14% |
| 2000s | 6,474 | 8% |
| 1990s | 3,101 | 4% |
| 1980s | 4,479 | 5% |
| 1970s | 6,754 | 8% |
| 1960s | 5,895 | 7% |
| 1950s | 3,814 | 5% |
| 1940s | 1,963 | 2% |
| before 1940 | 38,444 | 46% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing 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 resurfacing guide.
FAQs
Deck Resurfacing questions in Boston
Who provides deck resurfacing 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 resurfacing 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 resurfacing in Boston?
re-decking material vs. refinishing products, number of damaged boards to replace and joist additions for composite or pvc. Locally, older homes (median build year 1955) more often need ledger or framing corrections. 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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