Bergen County NJ · Walk + test first · Premium stain
Deck repair & exterior in Bergen County.
Honest assessment. Flat price. Weekend ready.
Jaime's Handyman Service repairs, maintains, stains, and improves decks, porches, railings, and exterior trim to protect Bergen County homes and boost curb appeal. Board replacements, railing repairs, pressure washing, and professional-grade stains - with a walk-and-poke test before every quote so the call is honest.
Deck & exterior · Quick facts
- Pressure wash + reseal$450–$1,200 · 1–2 days
- Board replacement$35–$65 per board
- Full railing$1,200–$3,500 · 2–3 days
- Stain brandSikkens, Cabot, or Olympic
- Fence + gutterSame visit as deck
- Photo quoteText photos → flat price in about 2 hours
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What does your deck need?
Wash it, fix it, or replace it?
Here's the honest answer.
Jaime walks every Bergen County deck with a screwdriver before quoting. The call depends on the boards, the joists, and the structure - not on what looks good on paper.
Situation
Boards gray but solid
Verdict
Pressure wash + reseal
$450–$1,200
Restores 90% of the look for 25% of a rebuild cost. Boards pass the screwdriver test - no soft spots.
Situation
Some boards splintering or soft
Verdict
Board replacement + reseal
$35–$65 per board + wash
Replace the bad ones, leave the solid ones. Stagger the new boards so the deck looks even.
Situation
Railings loose or wobbly
Verdict
Railing repair or full replacement
$1,200–$3,500
Loose railings are a safety issue - Jaime tightens, replaces spindles, or installs new railing if the posts are rotted.
Situation
30%+ boards rotting or joists soft
Verdict
Full rebuild - honest call
Full rebuild quote
Jaime walks every Bergen County deck and tells you honestly. If it's structural, patching wastes money.
Not sure which applies? Text 4–6 deck photos - Jaime gives you the honest call before committing to anything.
Full scope
Everything in one flat price.
Boards, railings, pressure wash, stain, fence, gutters, caulking - all quoted together so there's no second invoice after the job starts.
Board replacement
Pressure-treated, cedar, or composite. Galvanized screws flush-set, no splits.
Railing + spindle repair
Tighten posts, replace spindles, level rails. Safety first.
Pressure wash
Deck surface + siding sections. Removes mold, mildew, gray oxidation.
Stain + seal
Sikkens, Cabot, or Olympic semi-transparent or solid. Two coats.
Fence repair + gate
Loose boards, leaning posts, gate alignment - same visit as deck.
Gutter realignment
Sagging sections re-pitched and re-fastened. Small downspout patches.
Exterior caulking
Windows, door frames, trim - re-caulked and painted over.
Cleanup + haul
Old boards hauled, deck swept, furniture back before Jaime leaves.
How it works
Walk to finished deck - 4 steps.
Walk + test
Walk the deck, screwdriver test for rot, photograph problem areas.
Flat written quote
Repair vs partial replace vs full rebuild - each priced.
Repair + wash
Replace bad boards, fix railings, pressure wash entire deck.
Stain + seal
Two coats of premium stain + sealer, leave it ready for furniture.
Bergen County deck note
Most Hackensack and Fair Lawn colonials have pressure-treated decks built in the 90s - the boards show their age but the structure underneath is often fine. Jaime's screwdriver test takes 10 minutes and saves homeowners from a full rebuild they don't need. Teaneck and Bergenfield ranches often need just a wash + reseal every 3–4 years to stay sharp.
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Transparent pricing
Written before work starts. No surprises.
Same flat written pricing across all of Bergen County. Premium stain is the default - cheap stain means doing it again in two years.
Pressure wash + reseal
$450–$1,200
1–2 days · deck up to 500 sqft
Board replacement
$35–$65 / board
PT, cedar, or composite
Full railing
$1,200–$3,500
2–3 days · posts + rails + spindles
Fence repair
$150–$650
Boards, posts, gate alignment
Gutter realignment
$150–$350
Re-pitch + re-fasten sagging sections
Exterior caulking
$200–$600
Windows, doors, trim - sealed + painted
Photo quote in about 2 hours. Text 4–6 deck photos to (973) 487-3704 - Jaime gives you repair vs. replace and a flat price.
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Deck & Exterior in your Bergen County town
Deck & Exterior on the route
Radburn · Neighborhood
Historic Radburn porches and decks need stain and board replacement on a cycle - small lots mean tight workspace, so I plan material drops before the job day.
Plauderville / Outwater Lane · Neighborhood
Summer storms hit Garfield hard - siding pulls loose and gutters sag on the tightly-built two-families near Garfield Lake. I keep tarps and patch supplies on the truck so storm-damage calls can start the same week.
Market Street · Park
Deck jobs cluster near the Saddle River County Park entry every spring - power wash and reseal in one day, board and railing replacement in two. Written price before I touch a tool.
Gallery photos and reviews are from real jobs. Local notes describe neighborhoods we drive through - not a dining, shopping, or travel guide.
What customers say
Real decks. Real Bergen County homes.
“Our deck was gray and a few boards were soft. Jaime replaced eight boards, tightened the railings, pressure washed everything, and put on two coats of Sikkens stain. Looks brand new. He even fixed a gate hinge that wasn't on the quote - said it was on the way out and would only take five minutes. That's the kind of work I want around the house.”
Susan T.
Fair Lawn, NJ
“Jaime did our backsplash and refaced our cabinets in five days flat. Wrote everything down before he started, showed up on time every morning, and the kitchen was vacuumed before he left each night. My husband and I have hired three handymen over fifteen years in Hackensack - Jaime is the first one we'd call back.”
Maria R.
Hackensack, NJ
“We had a 1950s pink-tile bathroom that needed everything but the tile. Jaime kept the tile, replaced the vanity, the toilet, the shower fixtures, and re-grouted the whole thing in six days. Came in under the quote. Hablo español so he could explain everything to my mother who was visiting. Excellent work.”
David L.
Teaneck, NJ
Deck & Exterior · FAQs
What Bergen County homeowners ask before booking.
Do you repair or replace boards and railings?
Both. Jaime replaces damaged sections, secures loose fasteners, and corrects safety issues. Then he preps and applies professional-grade stains or paints for long-lasting protection - Sikkens, Cabot, or Olympic on every Bergen County deck job.
Can you advise on permits for deck work?
Yes. Jaime guides you on when permits are required in your Bergen County town and helps you prepare for local inspections if needed. When more than 30% of boards are rotting or the ledger board is failing, he'll tell you straight - repair, partial replace, or full rebuild - before you spend a dollar.
What stain or sealer do you use?
For natural-look decks, Sikkens or Cabot semi-transparent. For solid-color, Olympic Maximum. Both are oil-based and last 3–4 years in our Bergen County weather. Cheaper stains last 1–2 years and you're back to redoing it. Jaime's Handyman Service uses premium stain on every deck job as the default.
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Deck ready for summer?
Text 4–6 photos now.
Flat written price in about 2 hours. Honest repair vs. rebuild call. Premium stain as the default. Hablo Español.
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