Ellicott, Colorado
Deck Replacement in Ellicott, CO
Rotten framing, soft boards, wobbly rails? We're a licensed deck replacement and installation contractor serving Ellicott — full tear-out and a brand-new custom deck.
Deck replacement contractors · 30+ years on the Front Range
Replacing decks for Ellicott homeowners
Most Ellicott homeowners searching for deck repair actually need a deck replacement. At 6,089 ft, constant wind and hail exposure — details need to be tighter than in-town takes a hard toll on older framing — and once beams, joists, or ledger boards have gone soft, replacing single boards only hides the problem. All Custom Deck is a deck replacement and deck installation contractor serving Ellicott and the surrounding Front Range.
We tear out the old structure, evaluate the footings against sandy loam, easy on footings, and build a brand-new deck sized for your lot and your home. Whether your house sits on wide-open plains east of Colorado Springs near the Chico Basin Ranch nearby or on a tighter Ellicott townsite lot, the replacement deck is designed for the site — not dropped in from a catalog.
As a professional deck building contractor with 30+ years on the Front Range, we handle the full install: demo, framing, decking, railings, stairs, and finish details. One crew, one written scope, one point of contact.
Signs a Ellicott deck should be replaced
- Soft or spongy decking underfoot
- Rot where the deck attaches to the house
- Posts or joists that have split or twisted
- Railings that move when you lean on them
- Rusted, backed-out, or missing fasteners
- Footings that have heaved or settled
How a Ellicott deck replacement works
On-site walkthrough
We probe the framing, ledger, and footings and tell you honestly whether it's a replacement.
Design & written scope
Layout, materials, railings, and stairs — priced in a single itemized scope.
Demo & haul-off
The old structure comes out and leaves the property. Site cleaned daily.
New build & finish
New footings and framing, then decking, railings, stairs, and finish details.
Deck replacement FAQs — Ellicott, CO
- Should I repair or replace my deck in Ellicott?
- If the surface boards are tired but the structure is sound, a resurface can work. But in Ellicott the combination of unobstructed sun and sky in every direction and freeze-thaw cycling usually means the substructure is aging at the same rate as the boards. When ledgers, posts, or joists show rot or movement, a full replacement is the safer and longer-lasting choice.
- How do I know if my Ellicott deck needs to be replaced?
- Spongy boards, wobbly railings, rusted or missing fasteners, cracked posts, and any softness where the deck attaches to the house are the usual signs. We walk the deck with you, probe the framing, and tell you plainly whether it's a replacement or not.
- Do you handle deck removal and disposal in Ellicott?
- Yes. Demo, haul-off, and site cleanup are part of every deck replacement we do in Ellicott. You don't need to line up a separate contractor or dumpster.
- How long does a deck replacement take in Ellicott?
- Most Ellicott deck replacements run a couple of weeks on-site once we start, depending on size, height, and how much of the substructure has to be rebuilt. We give you a schedule before demo day.
- Are you a licensed deck installation company serving Ellicott?
- Yes — All Custom Deck is a fully licensed and insured deck building contractor working throughout Ellicott, Colorado Springs, and the Pikes Peak region.
- What materials do you use on replacement decks in Ellicott?
- Capped composite (Trex and TimberTech) is the most popular choice for farmhouses homes here because it handles unobstructed sun and sky in every direction without annual maintenance. Cedar and pressure-treated framing options are available too — we walk through the tradeoffs on-site.
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