Decks for Rental Houses and the People Who Own Them

A Town of Renters

The Census counts 28,013 households in San Marcos. Only 30.8 percent of homes are lived in by their owner. That means most decks in town are used by people who do not own them, and fixed by people who do not live there.

That changes the job. The owner may be in Austin or out of state. The tenant may not say a word about a soft stair until it breaks. So we work in a way that keeps the owner in the loop from far away.

How We Work With Owners

• You send the address and the problem.
• We set a time with you, your manager or the tenant.
• We check the deck, stairs and rails and take photos.
• You get a written scope and price by email.
• Once you say yes, we schedule the work and send photos when it is done.

Between Leases Is the Right Time

Work goes fastest on an empty house. If you have a move out coming, tell us the dates. We can check the deck during the turnover and fix it before the next lease starts.

What Breaks Most on Rental Decks

Rental decks see heavy use, more people and less care. The same parts fail again and again.

• Stair treads and stringers.
• Rail posts that have worked loose.
• Boards that were never sealed and have split.
• Old fasteners that have rusted out.

See deck repair and stairs and railings for how we handle each one.

Building Tough for Tenants

When a rental deck needs new boards, many owners pick composite. It costs more at first but needs no stain between tenants. Metal balusters hold up well too. We price both so you can weigh the cost against years of upkeep.