Deck Resurfacing · DeKalb County, GA
Deck Resurfacing in DeKalb County, GA
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame for homes in DeKalb County, GA, where the median home was built in 1981. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 24 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Resurfacing in DeKalb County: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Resurfacing in DeKalb County, GA is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 8 covered towns in DeKalb County with independent deck contractors. In DeKalb County's covered ZIP codes, the median home was built in 1981 and the area averages 49 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Resurfacing and local data in DeKalb County
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 77 wet days and 53 days at 90°F or hotter a year in DeKalb County's covered ZIP codes, 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 DeKalb County's covered ZIP codes are late spring and early fall.
57% 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 | 6,346 | 2% |
| 2010s | 25,861 | 9% |
| 2000s | 38,338 | 14% |
| 1990s | 30,237 | 11% |
| 1980s | 45,418 | 16% |
| 1970s | 44,144 | 16% |
| 1960s | 39,541 | 14% |
| 1950s | 28,471 | 10% |
| 1940s | 8,297 | 3% |
| before 1940 | 12,522 | 4% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing in DeKalb County?
Permits for deck resurfacing in DeKalb County come from DeKalb County's building office for unincorporated areas, or the town's own building department inside incorporated towns. Bring your plan or scope to them before work starts; Georgia's licensing and code rules are summarized on our Georgia page.
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck resurfacing guide.
FAQs
Deck Resurfacing questions in DeKalb County
Who provides deck resurfacing in DeKalb County, 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 DeKalb County who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck resurfacing in DeKalb County?
Permits for deck resurfacing in DeKalb County come from DeKalb County's building office for unincorporated areas, or the town's own building department inside incorporated towns. Bring your plan or scope to them before work starts; Georgia's licensing and code rules are summarized on our Georgia page.
What affects the cost of deck resurfacing in DeKalb County?
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 DeKalb County'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 towns in DeKalb County are covered?
Atlanta, Avondale Estates, Clarkston, Decatur, Pine Lake, Scottdale, Stone Mountain and Tucker.
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