Deck Resurfacing · Harford County, MD
Deck Resurfacing in Harford County, MD
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame for homes in Harford County, MD, where the median home was built in 1988. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 7 covered ZIP codes.
Local guide
Deck Resurfacing in Harford County: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Resurfacing in Harford County, MD is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 6 covered towns in Harford County with independent deck contractors. In Harford County's covered ZIP codes, the median home was built in 1988 and the area averages 83 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Resurfacing and local data in Harford County
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 84 wet days and 26 days at 90°F or hotter a year in Harford 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 83 freezing nights a year the dependable refinishing windows in Harford County's covered ZIP codes are late spring and early fall.
67% 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 | 618 | 1% |
| 2010s | 4,768 | 8% |
| 2000s | 10,208 | 17% |
| 1990s | 12,535 | 20% |
| 1980s | 11,696 | 19% |
| 1970s | 9,407 | 15% |
| 1960s | 7,297 | 12% |
| 1950s | 2,703 | 4% |
| 1940s | 670 | 1% |
| before 1940 | 1,595 | 3% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing in Harford County?
Harford County's Health Department reviews decks on homes with wells or septic systems: a deck may not sit over the well, septic system or septic reserve area, and must keep 20 feet from the septic tank and 30 feet from the reserve or drainfield area.
Authoritative references
- Decks and septic/well requirements — Harford County Health Department
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck resurfacing guide.
FAQs
Deck Resurfacing questions in Harford County
Who provides deck resurfacing in Harford County, MD?
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 Harford County who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck resurfacing in Harford County?
Harford County's Health Department reviews decks on homes with wells or septic systems: a deck may not sit over the well, septic system or septic reserve area, and must keep 20 feet from the septic tank and 30 feet from the reserve or drainfield area.
What affects the cost of deck resurfacing in Harford 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 Harford County's climate?
Capped composite is a good starting point: about 73 freeze-thaw days a year are hard on unsealed wood and many elevated townhouse decks are hard to reach for re-staining.
Which towns in Harford County are covered?
Abingdon, Bel Air, Fallston, Forest Hill, Jarrettsville and Joppa.
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