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Eaton has always been a farm town. It was incorporated in 1892 and named for Benjamin H. Eaton, an irrigation pioneer who later became governor of Colorado. The town grew up along US 85 and the Union Pacific line, and it still has a small-town feel, with neighborhoods spreading out from downtown and newer homes in places like Governors Ranch.
Eaton decks range from decades-old wood decks behind older homes to newer ones that are just starting to show wear. We handle both.
What we see on Eaton decks
Eaton sits at about 4,839 feet, north of Greeley on US 85. The land around town is open farm country, so decks here catch plenty of wind and sun. Hail matters too. The farmland around Greeley averages several hail days a year, and hail chips stain and dents soft wood. Here is what we fix most in Eaton:
- Stain and paint that has been chipped, faded, or peeled by sun and hail
- Rotted boards and joists on older decks
- Posts rotted where they meet the ground
- Railings that have loosened and no longer feel safe
- Stairs that have shifted or have loose treads
Older decks near downtown
Many homes near Benjamin Eaton Memorial Park and Maplewood Park have decks that were built long before today’s rules. Some have posts sitting right on the dirt, ledgers nailed to the house, or balusters spaced far wider than the 4-inch limit that current code sets. We check the framing first, then repair what can be saved and rebuild only what cannot.
Newer homes in Governors Ranch and beyond
Newer decks usually need a different kind of care. The framing is often fine, but the first coat of stain wears off fast and the boards start to dry and crack. Cleaning and restaining protects the wood. If the boards are already worn out, deck resurfacing replaces them on the existing frame.
After a hailstorm, look closely at your deck’s rails and stair treads. Small chips in the stain let water in, and catching them early keeps a quick touch-up from turning into a board replacement.
Local tip
Permits
Eaton has its own town building department. New decks and structural repairs usually need a permit, and footings need to reach at least 30 inches deep to stay below the frost line. We check the requirements for your address.
How we work
We reply to every call, text, or form within one business day. The estimate is free and written out line by line. When the job is done, we haul away the old boards and nails and walk the deck with you.
We also serve Ault and Pierce, farther north on US 85, and Severance to the west.
