Deck Resurfacing · Seattle, WA
Deck Resurfacing in Seattle, WA
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame for homes in Seattle, WA, where the median home was built in 1974. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 35 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Resurfacing in Seattle: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Resurfacing in Seattle, WA is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 35 covered ZIP codes in Seattle with independent deck contractors. In Seattle, the median home was built in 1974 and the area averages 25 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Resurfacing and local data in Seattle
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 95 wet days and 2 days at 90°F or hotter a year in Seattle, so floor boards usually need refinishing well before railings do.
Stain needs dry wood and mild days, so with about 25 freezing nights a year the dependable refinishing windows in Seattle are late spring and early fall.
33% 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 | 11,199 | 2% |
| 2010s | 81,498 | 16% |
| 2000s | 53,894 | 11% |
| 1990s | 35,022 | 7% |
| 1980s | 42,668 | 9% |
| 1970s | 40,442 | 8% |
| 1960s | 47,817 | 10% |
| 1950s | 50,841 | 10% |
| 1940s | 37,400 | 8% |
| before 1940 | 96,438 | 19% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing in Seattle?
Seattle requires a deck permit when the deck is more than 18 inches above the ground, is a roof deck or is in an environmentally critical area, a lower threshold than the 30 inches used in many places. Most decks need only a subject-to-field-inspection permit.
When does a Seattle deck need a full permit?
When it is more than 8 feet above the ground, has long beams, is a roof deck, is in an environmentally critical area, has a solid floor or exceeds 750 square feet.
Authoritative references
- Decks — Seattle SDCI
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck resurfacing guide.
FAQs
Deck Resurfacing questions in Seattle
Who provides deck resurfacing in Seattle, WA?
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 Seattle who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck resurfacing in Seattle?
Seattle requires a deck permit when the deck is more than 18 inches above the ground, is a roof deck or is in an environmentally critical area, a lower threshold than the 30 inches used in many places. Most decks need only a subject-to-field-inspection permit.
What affects the cost of deck resurfacing in Seattle?
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 1974) more often need ledger or framing corrections. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
Which Seattle ZIP codes are covered?
98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105, 98106, 98107, 98108, 98109, 98112, 98115, 98116, 98117, 98118, 98119, 98121, 98122, 98125, 98126, 98133, 98134, 98136, 98144, 98146, 98148, 98155, 98158, 98166, 98168, 98177, 98178, 98188, 98195, 98198 and 98199. Enter your ZIP in the checker on this page to confirm your address.
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