Extensions and added levels
More footprint or a level change, tied into the audited existing structure.
- Structural audit first
- New footings and tie-in framing
- Woven or contrast decking joint
Licensed & Insured Deck Contractor
Deck Remodeling in Bergen & Passaic County
Extend it, re-level it, re-route it, re-surface it — keep the sound structure and change everything that no longer fits.
500+
Projects completed
11+
Years rebuilding decks
5-Year
Workmanship warranty
Free
Structural walkthroughs
How We Approach Deck Remodeling
We remodel decks across Bergen and Passaic County, NJ — changing what a deck is, not just how it looks. Extending the footprint, adding a level, rerouting stairs, swapping tired boards for composite, cutting in a pergola: remodeling keeps the sound bones you paid for and rebuilds the rest around how you live now.
The discipline is knowing what to keep. Every remodel starts underneath, probing the frame and footings, because extending onto a failing structure builds a bigger failing structure. Sound framing carries the new plan; anything questionable is corrected while the deck is already open.
Remodeling is often the moment other projects fold in — a Pergola Construction addition planned onto reinforced framing, a switch to Composite Decks on the resurfaced areas, or new railing systems throughout. Done together, they cost less than done in sequence.
11+Years Experience
500+Projects Completed
How It Works
Our proven process from first call to final walkthrough.
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Free walkthrough and wish list
What the deck fails to do today — space, flow, shade, looks — becomes the brief. We measure and probe while we talk.
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Structural audit
Footings, posts, beams and ledger get checked hard, because they either carry the new plan or they join it.
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Design against the structure
The new layout lands on what is sound. Extensions get their own footings; reused framing is corrected where needed.
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Permit where the work needs it
Structural changes and extensions need the township involved; surface swaps generally do not. We file whatever your scope requires.
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Build in one mobilisation
Demolition of what goes, reinforcement of what stays, then the new work — one crew, one timeline, one cleanup.
What Deck Remodeling Covers
Typically 1–3 weeks on site, scope dependent.
Surface and railing upgrades
New boards — wood or composite — and railing systems on your sound frame.
- Frame corrections to board spec
- Wood or composite options
- Code-current railing systems
Structural corrections
Ledger, footing and framing fixes done while the deck is open.
- Ledger rebuild and flashing
- Footing and post corrections
- Hardware generation replacement
What we change
What a Remodel Can Do
Anything a new deck can be, an existing deck can usually become — cheaper, if its bones are good.
Extend the footprint
New footings and framing tie into the existing structure, and decking is woven or contrasted deliberately across the joint.
Add or split levels
A level change separates cooking from sitting and handles sloped yards — often added over existing framing.
Re-route the stairs
Stairs in the wrong place shape every use of the yard. Moving them changes the deck more than any surface upgrade.
Swap the surface
Sound frame, tired boards: new wood or a switch to composite, with the frame corrected to the new board spec.
Cut in shade
A pergola or roof needs point loads the original frame never planned for — a remodel reinforces exactly where they land.
Replace the railing system
New railings change the look more per dollar than anything else, and reset you to current code heights and spacing.
Keep or rebuild
What We Keep and What We Will Not
The remodel promise is only honest if the audit underneath it is.
Footings get probed
Frost-heaved or undersized footings disqualify themselves. Extensions never bear on guesses.
The ledger is non-negotiable
Where the deck meets the house is the connection that fails suddenly. Any doubt and it is rebuilt with proper flashing.
Sound framing earns its keep
Straight, dry, properly-sized joists and beams stay — that is where the remodel saves you real money.
Corrections happen while it is open
Blocking, hardware and sistering cost little mid-remodel and a mobilisation on their own later.
Old fasteners meet new rules
Corroding hardware generations get replaced in the sections we touch — mixed old and new is how repairs fail.
We put the verdict in writing
Keep, correct or rebuild, member by member, in the quote. If too much fails, we say Deck Replacement plainly.
What Drives the Cost of a Remodel
Remodels range from a weekend's carpentry to most of a new deck. These variables decide where yours lands.
- How much structure survives
- The audit sets the baseline: every sound beam kept is money not spent, every correction found is money well spent.
- Extension size
- New footprint is priced like new deck — footings, frame, boards — plus the tie-in to the existing structure.
- Levels and stairs
- Each new level or relocated stair run adds framing, footings and guards. They change the deck most and cost accordingly.
- Surface choice on the reused area
- Re-boarding in wood versus upgrading to composite is the same fork as any resurface, applied to your kept footprint.
- Shade structure loads
- Reinforcing for a pergola or roof is concentrated, local work — much cheaper during the remodel than after it.
- Permit scope
- Structural work brings drawings and inspections; surface work does not. Where your scope falls affects both cost and calendar.
Before you build
Questions That Shape a Remodel
Answer these before design and the remodel designs itself.
What does the deck fail at today?
Too small, wrong flow, no shade, tired surface — name the failure and the scope follows from it.
How long are you staying?
A five-year horizon argues for surface and railing money; a fifteen-year one justifies structure and footprint.
Is the kitchen door in the right place?
Traffic between kitchen, grill and table decides more than square footage does. Stairs and openings can move.
Will shade come eventually?
If a pergola is in the five-year picture, reinforce for it now — the framing cost mid-remodel is a fraction of a retrofit.
Match or contrast the old boards?
Weathered and new decking will not match for a year. Weave and wait, or contrast deliberately — both work, drifting into it does not.
Is this remodel or replacement?
Past a certain audit result the honest answer changes. Ask us to draw the line in numbers, then decide.
Where We Serve
Deck Remodeling Near You
We provide deck remodeling services across these communities in New Jersey.
Paramus, NJHawthorne, NJWayne, NJFair Lawn, NJRidgewood, NJFranklin Lakes, NJGlen Rock, NJHackensack, NJWyckoff, NJMahwah, NJElmwood Park, NJGarfield, NJHo-Ho-Kus, NJMidland Park, NJOakland, NJPark Ridge, NJRochelle Park, NJSaddle River, NJTownship of Washington, NJWoodcliff Lake, NJHaledon, NJNorth Haledon, NJPaterson, NJTotowa, NJWoodland Park, NJ
What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from homeowners in your area.
Aug 2026
“House of Decks LLC has done a wonderful job with our new deck installation. The team was relaxed, on time, and worked really well to leave little clean up at all. The end result is a sturdy and beautiful deck that I am truly happy with”
Orlando Valdez
Deck Remodeling
Aug 2026
“The job that was done by House of Decks LLC for our new deck was really good. They started by removing the old deck and then assisted us in choosing a layout and material options, explaining everything before beginning the process. Their workers arrived on schedule, were fast at working and kept our backyard clean. The end result is a very solid deck with straight boards and railings, which has greatly improved the backyard area. We are really pleased with their work and would recommend them for any deck installation. Thank you guys!”
Devonte King
Deck Remodeling
Mar 2026
“Great communication, fast install, and fair price. 10/10 overall great experience thank you guys”
Abbas Salem
Deck Remodeling
Mar 2026
“Did a great job from start to finish extremely professional and worth every dollar. The best craftsmanship and professionalism would highly recommend”
Noor Eljdid
Deck Remodeling
Mar 2026
“The absolute best decking company in the area hard workers and honest pricing. Agreed on a price and they went straight to work the crew was extremely pleasant and work oriented and the results were out of this world thank you guys”
Hunter The Game God
Deck Remodeling
Mar 2026
“House of Decks was friendly, efficient, extremely professional and had excellent craftsman. I was very pleased with their work and highly recommended them. They went above and beyond by helping move my mahogany wood nightstands when it was shipped my place. Thank for the help, 5 stars!”
Leo Acosta
Deck Remodeling
Feb 2026
“Contacted them via phone they were very communicative decides to go ahead and pull the trigger ! Bed decision of my life My new deck is absolutely amazing the craftsmanship is outstanding and the price was very fair ! Thank you guys for your hard work”
Ilias Elhaouss
Deck Remodeling
Feb 2026
“Choosing House of decks was the right decision !! Assessed the structural issues carefully and rebuilt my deck stronger and more attractive than before ! Couldn’t resist the affordable price and the attention to details ! Thank you guys”
Abraham Yassine
Deck Remodeling
Feb 2026
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with stiljano and his crew ! Contacted them about a deck demolition and to build me a new deck ! They were quick to reply and gave me a fair price that I couldn’t find anywhere ! I am so impressed w the results ! Thank you guys for your hard work”
Ke Xu
Deck Remodeling
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions homeowners ask us at almost every estimate.
Can you extend my existing deck?
Usually, and it is the most common remodel we do. The extension gets its own footings and framing, ties into your structure where it is sound, and the decking is either woven in or contrasted deliberately.
Can you add a second level or walk-out?
Yes — levels are framing and footings, and a sloped yard often makes them the natural answer. The audit tells us what the existing structure can carry and where new posts must land.
Is remodeling cheaper than replacing?
When the structure is sound, meaningfully — the footings, frame and permits you already own keep working. When the audit fails too much of the frame, replacement is cheaper per year, and we say so with numbers.
Can you switch my wood boards to composite during a remodel?
Yes, and mid-remodel is the efficient moment: the frame is open for the spacing corrections composite requires. See Composite Decks for how the board lines compare.
Do remodels need permits?
Structural changes, extensions and new levels do; like-for-like surface work generally does not. We scope it precisely and file whatever your township requires.
Can you add a pergola while remodeling?
That is the best time — its posts need concentrated support, which we frame for while the deck is open. Pergola Construction covers how those structures are built.
How long does a deck remodel take?
Most run one to three weeks on site depending on scope, plus permit lead time when structure changes. It is one mobilisation — demolition, corrections and new work in a single run.
Will the old and new decking match?
Not immediately — weathered boards and new stock differ for a season or two. We either weave replacements through the field to blend, or design the joint as a deliberate contrast band.
Other Work We Do
Most projects touch more than one of these. We handle them with the same crew.
Composite Decks
Composite deck installation across Bergen and Passaic County — Trex, TimberTech and AZEK put down to the spec that keeps their warranties alive.
Learn moreDeck Design
Deck design for Bergen and Passaic County homes — layout, levels, materials and code, drawn before anything is built.
Learn moreDeck Installation
New deck installation across Bergen and Passaic County, from footings to final railing, with the township permit filed by us.
Learn moreDeck Painting
Deck painting across Bergen and Passaic County — full prep, the right primer for the substrate, and a finish applied in the weather window it needs.
Learn moreDeck Railing Repair
Deck railing repair in Bergen and Passaic County — loose posts, wobbly sections and code fixes, done before someone leans on the problem.
Learn moreDeck Refinishing
Deck refinishing in Bergen and Passaic County — sanding, brightening and a new finish that resets a grey deck without replacing a board.
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What Happens at the Free Estimate
No pressure and no deposit — just an hour, a tape measure, and a written number you can hold anyone else's quote against.
- We measure and look underneath
- Grade, drainage, access for a truck, and how the existing structure was built. That is what makes a number real rather than a guess over the phone.
- You get it in writing
- Materials, dimensions and a timeline on paper, so you can compare our quote against anyone else's on the same terms.
- About an hour, at your convenience
- Evenings and Saturdays included. We work two counties, so we are rarely more than half an hour away.
- No obligation, no deposit to quote
- The estimate is free and yours to keep. Nothing is owed if you decide not to build, or decide to build later.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call (201) 321-2990.
Free Estimate
Plan the Remodel
Bring the wish list. We bring the probe, the audit and a written keep-or-rebuild verdict.
- No obligation, completely free
- We come to you for an in-home consultation
- Get your estimate within 24 hours