How much does it cost to replace a deck in North Georgia?

Most full replacements run $8,000–$50,000+ with demolition and haul-off included. A 12×16 like-for-like rebuild in pressure-treated wood starts around $8k; a 16×20 replaced in Trex® typically lands $19k–$30k. Size, height, material and railing choice drive the final number, and the free calculator gives you a personalized range in under a minute.

Do you need a permit to rebuild a deck?

Yes. A full replacement counts as new construction in every North Georgia county we serve, so it requires a building permit and inspections even at the same size and location. We pull the permit, build to the current IRC with Georgia Amendments, and schedule both the footing and final inspections for you.

Can I replace my wood deck with composite decking?

Absolutely, and replacement is the ideal time to do it. The new frame is engineered for composite from day one, so there’s no retrofit cost. As a TrexPro® Platinum installer we rebuild in Trex® or TimberTech® with 25 to 50 year fade and stain warranties, and you never stain a deck again.

How long does a full deck replacement take?

Once the permit is in hand, demolition usually takes a day or two and the rebuild runs 1 to 2 weeks for standard decks, 2 to 3 weeks for elevated or multi-level projects. Permitting itself varies by county, typically 1 to 3 weeks, and you get a written schedule before we start.

What happens to my old deck?

We demolish it, load it, and haul it away as part of every replacement. Disposal fees are built into your quote, and salvageable metal is recycled. Your yard is raked clean before the first new footing is poured.

Can you reuse my existing footings or posts?

Occasionally, but honestly, not often. Most older footings are too shallow or too small for current code, and reusing marginal footings under a new deck defeats the purpose of replacing it. If yours genuinely pass inspection we’ll reuse them and you’ll see the savings in the quote.

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Deck Replacement & Rebuilds in North Georgia

When a deck is past saving, patching it wastes money. We remove the old structure completely, haul it away, and rebuild on new footings to current Georgia code. One crew handles everything from demolition to final inspection.

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Start Over, Done Right

When Repairs Stop Making Sense, Rebuild It Right

Every deck has a point of no return. Once rot reaches the framing or the footings start moving, each repair only buys time on a structure that keeps failing. Full deck replacement resets the clock: new footings, new framing, new decking and railings, all engineered to the current Georgia building code instead of whatever was standard when your old deck went up. Because North Georgia Elite Decks was founded by a full home builder, your rebuild gets house-grade structure from the ground up.

Replacement is also the cheapest moment to upgrade. With the structure coming down anyway, converting to Trex® composite decking, adding better railings, or enlarging the footprint costs far less than changing course later. We rebuild decks across Woodstock, Alpharetta, Canton, Cumming, Jasper and Ellijay with our own crew, permits and inspections included.

The Point of No Return

5 Signs Your Deck Is Beyond Repair

Any one of these usually means replacement is the smarter spend. Two or more makes it certain.

Rot has reached the framing

Soft boards can be swapped. Rot inside joists, beams, or posts means the skeleton itself is failing.

Footings have sunk, heaved, or cracked

Georgia clay moves. Once footings shift, everything above them is compromised and re-leveling is a losing battle.

Ledger damage has spread into the house

When water intrusion at the ledger reaches your band joist, the fix involves the home itself. Rebuild with proper flashing.

Repair quotes keep climbing

Once repairs approach half the cost of rebuilding, you're paying new-deck money for an old deck.

It was built long before current code

Undersized framing, shallow footings, railings that fail today's standards. Some decks can't be brought up to code without starting over.

The Question Everyone Asks

Should You Repair or Replace Your Deck?

It comes down to the structure. Here's the honest breakdown, and a free inspection settles it definitively.

Deck Repair

When damage is isolated

A few bad boards or one loose railing on an otherwise sound deck. Fix it and move on.

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Deck Remodeling

When the frame is sound

Good structure, tired surface. Resurface and upgrade without touching the frame.

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Deck Replacement

When the structure fails

Framing rot, failed footings, or a deck that can't meet code. Tear out and rebuild once, correctly.

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No Surprise Line Items

What's Included in Every Deck Replacement

One itemized quote covers the entire job, demolition through final inspection.

Complete Tear-Out & Haul-Off

Old decking, framing, footings and debris removed and disposed of. Your yard is left clean, not cluttered with the old deck.

New Footings & Framing to Code

Properly sized footings below frost depth, engineered framing, and a correctly flashed ledger connection.

Decking & Railings, Your Choice

Pressure-treated wood, Trex®, or TimberTech® with railing systems to match, installed by a Platinum-certified crew.

Permits & Final Inspection

Full replacement requires a county permit. We pull it, schedule inspections, and hand you a deck that passed.

Two Ways to Rebuild

Replace It as It Was, or Rebuild It Better

Like-for-Like Replacement

Same footprint, same layout, brand-new structure. The fastest permit path and the most budget-friendly rebuild.

Keeps your existing layout you already love

Simplest county approval process

Lowest cost per square foot

Upgrade at Rebuild

The structure is coming down anyway. This is the cheapest moment you'll ever have to go bigger or go composite.

Convert to Trex® and never stain again

Enlarge the footprint or add stairs where you want them

Modern railings that open up the view

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How It Works

Our Deck Replacement Process

Five steps, most replacements complete in 1 to 3 weeks on site.

Structural Assessment FREE

We confirm replacement is truly needed. If repair or remodeling would serve you better, we say so.

Design & Itemized Quote

Like-for-like or upgraded, you approve the exact scope, materials and price before anything is scheduled.

Permit & Scheduling

We pull the county permit and lock a written schedule for demolition and build.

Tear-Out, Haul-Off & Rebuild

Old deck out, debris gone, new footings poured, new deck up. One crew start to finish.

Inspection & Walkthrough

County inspection passed, punch list closed, workmanship warranty in hand.

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Get Your Deck Rebuild Quote

Tell us about your old deck. A live member of our team will contact you to ask a few questions about your project and schedule your free on-site consultation.

No spam · No pressure

Tear-out & haul-off included

Permit & inspection handled

Workmanship warranty included

Out With the Old

Old Decks Out, New Decks In

Every project below started as a deck past saving and ended as the best part of the house.

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The NGE Difference

Why North Georgia Rebuilds With NGE

Built to Today's Code

Your replacement meets the current IRC with Georgia Amendments, not the standards your old deck was built under.

One Crew, Demo to Done

No demolition sub, no framing sub, no finger-pointing. Our crew tears out, hauls off, and rebuilds.

Honest Go/No-Go Calls

If your deck can be saved for less, we tell you. Replacement is our recommendation only when it's the right one.

Upgrade-Ready Expertise

TrexPro® Platinum certification means your rebuild can go composite with the top 1% of installers nationwide.

Straight Answers on Price

What Does Deck Replacement Cost in North Georgia?

Most full replacements land between $8,000 and $50,000+ including demolition, haul-off, permits and the complete rebuild. Your quote is itemized line by line, so you see exactly where every dollar goes.

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12×16 like-for-like, pressure-treated

$8k – $13k

16×20 replaced in Trex® composite

$19k – $30k

Elevated or multi-level rebuild

$28k – $50k+

Demolition & haul-off

Included

Typical 2026 installed ranges incl. materials, labor, permits & disposal. Every rebuild is quoted to your exact deck.

Verified Google Reviews

Homeowners Who Started Over With Us

★★★★★

We hired David and his crew after getting quotes from 3 different deck builders for repairing/replacing a large 800+ sq.ft. deck that had rot and inadequate foundation/insufficient footers. David's quote for tearing the whole thing out and rebuilding with new/improved design was certainly fair, and the workmanship and the final product are awesome.

Steve Caswell

800+ sq ft tear-out and rebuild · Verified Google Review

★★★★★

We had a deck that I thought could be repaired for about $1,000. The owner called me personally and helped me to understand that I was just putting a bandaid on the issues. He offered up some amazing ideas and improvements for a deck that would serve our family and increase the value of the home.

Jon Hoppe

Honest repair-vs-replace call · Verified Google Review

★★★★★

They took over the job from a previous contractor who was unable to finish it and the final product exceeded our expectations. The deck is beautifully constructed and very well built/sturdy in spite of being built on a mountain drop off.

Kandy White

16 x 34 rebuild on a steep drop off · Verified Google Review

Before You Rebuild

Deck Replacement Questions, Answered

How much does it cost to replace a deck in North Georgia?
Most full replacements run $8,000–$50,000+ with demolition and haul-off included. A 12×16 like-for-like rebuild in pressure-treated wood starts around $8k; a 16×20 replaced in Trex® typically lands $19k–$30k. Size, height, material and railing choice drive the final number, and the free calculator gives you a personalized range in under a minute.
Do you need a permit to rebuild a deck?
Yes. A full replacement counts as new construction in every North Georgia county we serve, so it requires a building permit and inspections even at the same size and location. We pull the permit, build to the current IRC with Georgia Amendments, and schedule both the footing and final inspections for you.
Can I replace my wood deck with composite decking?
Absolutely, and replacement is the ideal time to do it. The new frame is engineered for composite from day one, so there’s no retrofit cost. As a TrexPro® Platinum installer we rebuild in Trex® or TimberTech® with 25 to 50 year fade and stain warranties, and you never stain a deck again.
How long does a full deck replacement take?
Once the permit is in hand, demolition usually takes a day or two and the rebuild runs 1 to 2 weeks for standard decks, 2 to 3 weeks for elevated or multi-level projects. Permitting itself varies by county, typically 1 to 3 weeks, and you get a written schedule before we start.
What happens to my old deck?
We demolish it, load it, and haul it away as part of every replacement. Disposal fees are built into your quote, and salvageable metal is recycled. Your yard is raked clean before the first new footing is poured.
Can you reuse my existing footings or posts?
Occasionally, but honestly, not often. Most older footings are too shallow or too small for current code, and reusing marginal footings under a new deck defeats the purpose of replacing it. If yours genuinely pass inspection we’ll reuse them and you’ll see the savings in the quote.

Once, Correctly

Stop Patching. Start Over, Done Right.

Free structural assessment, honest go/no-go call, and an itemized rebuild quote anywhere in North Georgia.

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