Deck Resurfacing · Tacoma, WA
Deck Resurfacing in Tacoma, WA
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame for homes in Tacoma, WA, where the median home was built in 1973. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 19 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Resurfacing in Tacoma: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Resurfacing in Tacoma, WA is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 19 covered ZIP codes in Tacoma with independent deck contractors. In Tacoma, the median home was built in 1973 and the area averages 27 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Resurfacing and local data in Tacoma
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 96 wet days and 1 days at 90°F or hotter a year in Tacoma, so floor boards usually need refinishing well before railings do.
Stain needs dry wood and mild days, so with about 27 freezing nights a year the dependable refinishing windows in Tacoma 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 | 2,143 | 2% |
| 2010s | 11,245 | 8% |
| 2000s | 14,115 | 10% |
| 1990s | 14,671 | 10% |
| 1980s | 14,716 | 10% |
| 1970s | 18,808 | 13% |
| 1960s | 14,589 | 10% |
| 1950s | 12,122 | 9% |
| 1940s | 10,052 | 7% |
| before 1940 | 29,010 | 21% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing in Tacoma?
Permits for deck resurfacing in Tacoma come from the building department for your Tacoma address (the town, or Pierce County if you are outside town limits). Bring your plan or scope to them before work starts; Washington's licensing and code rules are summarized on our Washington page.
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck resurfacing guide.
FAQs
Deck Resurfacing questions in Tacoma
Who provides deck resurfacing in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck resurfacing in Tacoma?
Permits for deck resurfacing in Tacoma come from the building department for your Tacoma address (the town, or Pierce County if you are outside town limits). Bring your plan or scope to them before work starts; Washington's licensing and code rules are summarized on our Washington page.
What affects the cost of deck resurfacing in Tacoma?
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 1973) more often need ledger or framing corrections. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
Which Tacoma ZIP codes are covered?
98402, 98403, 98404, 98405, 98406, 98407, 98408, 98409, 98416, 98418, 98421, 98422, 98443, 98444, 98445, 98446, 98447, 98465 and 98466. Enter your ZIP in the checker on this page to confirm your address.
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