HB Landscaping
Decks & Fences

Deck Resurfacing

Refresh an aging deck without replacing the whole structure.

Replace worn decking boards, handrails, and hardware while preserving a structurally sound frame. A cost-effective alternative to full replacement.

The Service

Done properly, the first time.

If your deck's frame is still solid but the surface is grey, splintered, or soft in spots, you likely don't need a new deck — you need a new skin. Resurfacing strips the old decking, railings, and stairs down to the structure, addresses any framing repairs while everything is open, and rebuilds the visible surfaces in new material.

It's a fraction of the disruption of a full rebuild, and it's also the natural moment to upgrade: many clients switch from worn pressure-treated boards to composite, or refresh the railing style entirely. We always inspect the frame honestly first — if the structure isn't worth building on, we'll tell you before you spend a dollar.

What’s included

  • Honest structural inspection of the existing frame
  • Removal and disposal of old decking, railings, and stairs
  • Framing repairs and reinforcement while the structure is open
  • New decking in pressure-treated, composite, or hardwood
  • New railings and stair surfaces to current code
  • Full cleanup and haul-away of the old material
How It Works

From first call to finished deck resurfacing.

  1. Frame inspection

    We check posts, beams, joists, and ledger fastening to confirm the structure is worth resurfacing.

  2. Strip down

    Old boards and railings come off and get hauled away.

  3. Structural repairs

    Any soft or undersized framing is fixed while it's exposed.

  4. New surfaces

    New decking, stairs, and railings go on with clean, consistent detailing.

  5. Walkthrough

    We review the finished deck and care for your new material.

Free, no-obligation on-site estimate
Clear written quote — no hidden costs
Workmanship built to Southern Ontario conditions
Tidy site and full cleanup when we're done
Good to Know

Deck Resurfacing questions, answered.

Have a question we haven’t covered? Ask during your free on-site estimate — or give us a call.

The frame decides it. If posts, beams, and joists are sound, resurfacing makes sense; if the structure is rotten or badly built, new boards would just hide a problem. We inspect honestly and tell you which side your deck is on.

Usually yes. Composite has different span requirements than wood, so we confirm the joist spacing supports it — and add framing if needed — before quoting the switch.

Age matters less than condition. We've resurfaced decks decades old with solid bones — the inspection tells us whether yours qualifies.

Where We Work

We provide deck resurfacing across Fergus, Elora, Centre Wellington, and surrounding communities.

Let's Get Started

Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Space?

Tell us what you're considering, share a few photos if you have them, and HB Landscaping will help you determine the right next step — no obligation.

Free on-site estimates  ·  No high-pressure sales  ·  Serving Centre Wellington & beyond