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Kersey is one of the closest towns to our Greeley base. It sits on US 34 about three miles east of Greeley, and it has been a small farm town since it was incorporated in 1908. The name has a family story behind it: a railroad official named the town after his mother’s maiden name. Nearby, Fort Gerry, an 1830s trading post, once stood along the South Platte River.
Many Kersey homes are older, with wood decks that have seen a lot of Weld County weather.
Deck problems we see in Kersey
Kersey sits at about 4,623 feet in open farm country. Decks here get plenty of sun and wind, and the nearby South Platte bottomland can keep things damp. The most common Kersey deck issues are:
- Rotted boards and soft spots on older decks
- Posts rotted at the ground line
- Railings that have loosened or no longer meet today’s spacing rules
- Stain and paint that have faded or peeled
- Stairs with loose treads or no proper handrail
Repair before replace
On older decks, it is easy to assume the whole thing has to go. Often it does not. We check the joists, beams, and posts first. If most of the frame is solid, we repair the parts that failed and restain the deck to protect it. If the framing has rotted through, we will tell you plainly and handle a full rebuild, with footings dug at least 30 inches deep, below the frost line.
Farm-country dust and pollen settle between deck boards. Sweep the gaps a few times a year so water can drain instead of sitting on the joists.
Local tip
Permits
Kersey is a small town. Depending on your address, deck permits may run through the town or Weld County, and Weld County requires permits for decks attached to or next to a house. We check the right office before work starts.
Fast to reach
Because Kersey is so close, we can usually get out quickly. Call, text, or send the form, and we reply within one business day. Every estimate is free and in writing, and we haul away the old wood when we finish.
We also serve Greeley, Evans, and LaSalle nearby.
