Rotted Deck Replaced with Custom Cedar Build in Greer SC

This one was bad. The deck had soft spots across the surface, rotted boards breaking apart at the edges, and railings that had no business holding anyone. The framing underneath told the same story - deep rot that had worked its way through the structure over years of neglect. At a certain point, patching just doesn't cut it. This deck had crossed that line.

Here's the thing about rot - it doesn't stay in one place. It spreads. And when it reaches the structural members, you're no longer dealing with a cosmetic issue. You're dealing with a safety hazard. That's exactly what we found here, which is why we recommended a full tear-down and rebuild rather than trying to salvage what was left.

We designed the new deck to follow the footprint of the original but brought in fresh pressure-treated framing, new decking throughout, and custom cedar handrails with black aluminum balusters. The cedar handrails are the kind of detail that immediately catches your eye - warm, solid, and a big step up from the standard lumber rail you see on most decks. Solar post caps were added at each post along the stair section, which is a nice touch for evening use.

The staircase was rebuilt from scratch too. Clean treads, solid stringers, matching cedar and black baluster railing system running all the way down. The whole thing ties together well. What was once a liability for this Greer family is now a space they can actually use and feel confident standing on.

Deck repair and custom deck builds are what we do - and projects like this one are a good reminder that waiting usually makes things worse and more expensive. If your deck has soft spots, shaky rails, or boards that look like they're starting to let go, it's worth getting eyes on it before the damage spreads further.