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Platteville takes its name from the Platte River it sits beside. It was founded in 1871 and incorporated in 1887, and its history goes back even further: Fort Vasquez, an 1830s fur-trading post, now serves as the town’s welcome center on US 85. Platteville sits where US 85 meets Highway 66, south of Greeley.
The town has a mix of older homes and newer ones, and decks of every age.
Deck problems we see in Platteville
Platteville sits at about 4,803 feet in the South Platte valley. The river bottomland can stay damp, while the sun and wind dry decks out in summer. Here is what we fix most:
- Rotted boards and soft spots on older decks
- Posts rotted at the ground line
- Stain faded to gray, peeling, or turned blotchy
- Railings and stairs that have loosened
- Newer decks where the first coat of stain has worn off
Repair, resurface, or rebuild
We start with the least work that will last. For many Platteville decks, that means replacing a few boards, fixing the railing, and restaining the wood. If the boards are worn out everywhere but the frame is solid, deck resurfacing puts new wood or composite boards on the existing frame. If the framing has failed, we rebuild it on footings dug at least 30 inches deep, below the frost line.
Decks in the lower, river-side parts of Platteville can stay damp after storms. Good airflow under the deck and clear gaps between boards help the framing dry out.
Local tip
Permits
Platteville has its own town government, and deck permits may go through the town or Weld County depending on your address. We check the right office before any structural work begins.
How to reach us
Call, text, or send the form, and we reply within one business day. The estimate is free and in writing, and we haul away the old wood when the job is done.
We also serve Gilcrest to the north and Mead to the west.
