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Jacking up the deck and shimming the post can resolve deck sag problems.
Raise a sagging deck with a jack to make repairs.
Raise a sagging deck with a jack to make repairs.
- Access the area under the deck.
- Place a short length of two-by-four lumber on the ground beside the support post as support for the jack.
- Position a car jack on the two-by-four or use a bottle jack.
Besides, how much does it cost to jack up a deck?
The average cost to build a deck is between $4,400 – $10,100, or $25/square foot.
Deck Repairs Cost.
| Deck Repair Type | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Mold, mildew, and rot | $200 – $500 |
| Damaged deck railing | $400 – $500 |
| Termites | $100 – $300 |
| Stain and seal | $3.50/square foot. |
Also asked, how do you level a sagging porch?
They work perfect for leveling a sagging deck.
- Place one high-lift jack under the horizontal support beam on both sides of the lowest point of the sagging porch line.
- Pump both handles equally until the sag on the horizontal beam is reversed, and is actually inverted upward, 1-inch higher than needed.
Use a plum line to determine where to place the deck blocks. Simply place a nail in the bottom of the beam and drop a string with something heave on the end. Let it hang until it is straight and then mark the ground where the center is.