Deck Repair and Staining in Houston, TX
Strong Landscaping brings tired wood decks back to life across the Houston area. We repair and replace boards, tighten loose railings, sand, and re-stain and seal so your deck stands up to Gulf humidity, UV, and rain. With 20+ years and 500+ projects, we know what our climate does to wood and how to protect against it, so your deck is safe and good-looking again.
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A weathered deck does not always need to be torn out. Gray, splintered boards, peeling stain, loose railings, and mildew are all fixable when the frame is still sound. We restore the deck you already have with board repair, refastening, sanding, and a fresh stain and seal built for the Gulf. If the structure is too far gone, ask us about a new composite deck instead.
- 500+ Projects Completed
- 20+ Years Experience
- 4.6/5 Average Rating
Outdoor Structures Services
Composite Decking
Deck too far gone? We build new low-maintenance composite decks that skip the yearly staining for good.
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Patio Covers
A solid, attached cover keeps sun and rain off your deck, so the finish lasts longer between stains.
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Pergolas
Shade the deck with an open-beam pergola to cut the UV that fades and dries out your boards.
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Outdoor Lighting
Add step and rail lighting to a refreshed deck so it stays safe and inviting after dark.
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How We Repair and Stain a Deck in Houston
01 Inspection & Honest Assessment
We start on your property with a free inspection. We check the boards, railings, stairs, joists, and footings for rot, movement, and soft spots, then tell you straight whether repair and staining is the right call or whether a rebuild makes more sense.
02 Board & Structural Repair
We replace splintered, cracked, or rotted boards with matching stock, re-drive popped nails, and refasten loose railings and stairs. Where moisture has reached the frame, we repair joists and beams first, so the deck is solid and safe underfoot.
03 Clean, Sand & Prep
We wash off dirt, mildew, and gray weathering, strip peeling old finish, and sand the surface smooth. Good prep is what makes new stain bond and last, and it is the step most DIY jobs skip, which is why they peel within a Houston summer.
04 Stain & Seal for the Gulf
We apply a UV and mildew resistant stain and sealer rated for the Gulf Coast, in the color you choose, working with the weather so it cures right. The seal locks out water and slows the sun damage that grays and dries out wood decks in Houston.
05 Walkthrough & Maintenance Plan
We walk the finished deck with you, check every repair, and clean up the site. Then we give you a simple maintenance plan, including when to re-stain in our climate, so the deck stays protected and you avoid bigger repairs down the road.
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What Sets Our Deck Repair Apart
A lot of crews slap stain over a dirty, worn deck and call it done. It looks fine for a month, then peels in our humidity. We fix the deck first, prep it right, and use finishes rated for the Gulf. With 20+ years in Houston and 500+ projects done, we know what our climate does to wood and how to make a repair actually last.
Houston Outdoor Living
We Fix the Structure, Not Just the Surface
We check the joists and footings, not only the top boards, so a soft spot does not turn into a collapsed deck. Structural repair comes before any staining, so your deck is safe first and good-looking second.
Prep That Makes Stain Last
We clean, strip, and sand before we ever open a can of stain. That prep is why our finishes bond and hold, instead of peeling after one Gulf Coast summer the way a quick DIY re-stain does.
Finishes Rated for Houston Weather
We use UV and mildew resistant stains and sealers made for our heat, humidity, and sun, so your deck resists graying, water damage, and rot far longer than a bargain finish would.
Deck Restoration Built for Houston's Climate
Houston is brutal on wood decks. Intense UV bleaches and dries out the boards, Gulf humidity feeds mildew and rot, heavy rain works into every crack, and termites go after untreated wood. That is why decks here need more attention than decks in drier states. Left alone, a deck goes gray, splinters, and gets slippery, and small problems turn into structural ones. Regular repair, sealing, and re-staining is what keeps a wood deck safe and good-looking for the long haul.
Our restoration work covers the whole deck, not just the paint job. We replace damaged boards, tighten loose railings and stairs, re-drive popped fasteners, and repair joists and beams where moisture has crept in. Then we clean, sand, and prep before we apply a UV and mildew resistant stain and sealer rated for the Gulf. That order matters. Skipping the repair or the prep is why so many quick re-stains peel and fail within a year in our climate.
We will always give you the honest call. If your frame is sound, repair and staining is the smart, affordable choice and we get years more life out of the deck you have. If the structure is too far gone to save, we will tell you, and we can build a new low-maintenance composite deck instead. Either way, you get a straight answer and a deck that is safe to use.
Proudly Serving Homeowners Across Local Communities
Strong Landscaping provides premium landscaping and outdoor living services throughout surrounding neighborhoods and service areas, delivering tailored outdoor solutions designed for each property and environment.
- Downtown Houston
- East Downtown (EaDo)
- West University Place
- Montrose
- Rice Military
- The Heights
- Near Northside
- Garden Oaks & Oak Forest
- River Oaks
- Memorial
- Braeswood Place
- Texas Medical Center
- Greenway Plaza
- Spring Branch
- Galleria
- Westchase
- Energy Corridor
- Upper Kirby
- Bellaire
Outdoor Transformations Designed To Last
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does deck repair cost in Houston?
Deck repair cost depends on how much of the deck needs work. Swapping a few splintered boards and re-staining costs far less than replacing joists, fixing loose railings, and refinishing the whole surface. Deck staining alone is one of the more affordable ways to protect and refresh a deck. We give a free on-site inspection and an itemized quote before any work starts, so you only pay for what your deck actually needs. After 20+ years and 500+ Houston projects, we can spot the real problems fast and give you an honest price.
How often should you stain a deck in Houston?
In our climate, more often than most places. Houston’s intense UV, heat, and Gulf humidity break down deck finishes quickly, so many wood decks here need re-staining or re-sealing every one to three years. Decks in full sun or heavy shade tend to need it sooner. Staining on the right schedule keeps water, mildew, and rot out of the wood, which is far cheaper than replacing boards later. We can set you up with a stain and sealer rated for the Gulf and tell you when to redo it.
Should I repair or replace my deck?
It depends on the frame. If the joists, beams, and footings are still solid and only the surface boards and finish are worn, repair and re-staining is usually the smart, affordable choice. If the structure is widely rotted, sagging, or unsafe, replacement often makes more sense. We inspect the whole deck, tell you honestly which way saves you money, and if a new build is the better path we can install a low-maintenance composite deck instead.
Can you stain over an old deck stain?
Often yes, but the deck has to be prepped right first. We clean off dirt, mildew, and any peeling or flaking finish, then sand where needed so the new stain bonds and looks even. Skipping prep is why so many DIY re-stains peel within a year in our humidity. We match the new product to what is already on the wood and pick a UV and mildew resistant stain that holds up to Houston sun and rain.
How do you fix a rotten or soft deck board?
We remove the damaged board and check the joist under it, because soft boards often mean moisture has reached the frame too. If the framing is sound, we fasten in a matching replacement board, then blend the finish so the repair does not stand out. If the rot has spread into the joists or beams, we repair the structure first. Catching a soft board early usually keeps a small repair from turning into a big one.
Do you repair wood pool decks too?
Yes, we repair and refinish wood decks around pools, including board replacement, refastening, sanding, and sealing with a slip aware finish. Pool decks take extra abuse from constant moisture, sun, and foot traffic, so they often need attention sooner. Note that many Houston pool surrounds are concrete rather than wood, which is a different repair, so we take a look first and point you to the right fix for your setup.
