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Severance was founded in 1906 and named for settler David Severance. For most of its history it was a small farm town best known for Bruce’s Bar. Then it grew fast. The town’s population more than doubled between 2010 and 2020, and new neighborhoods like Timber Ridge, Tailholt, Hidden Valley, Lakeview, and Settlers Landing filled in the open fields.
That means most Severance decks are fairly young. Young decks do not usually rot, but they do show wear fast in Northern Colorado sun, and the first round of problems tends to hit a lot of homes at once.
Common deck issues in Severance
Severance sits at about 4,876 feet, northwest of Greeley, with wide-open views and plenty of wind and sun. The deck calls we get from Severance homeowners usually involve:
- The first stain wearing off, leaving gray or blotchy boards
- Boards cupping, checking, or splitting in the sun
- Screws and nails backing out of the boards
- Railings that have loosened on raised decks at the back of the house
- Deck stairs that have settled or shifted
A good time to get ahead of it
For a newer deck, the best repair is the one you never need. A careful cleaning and a quality stain protects the wood before it starts to break down. If your boards are already cupped or cracked, deck resurfacing replaces them on the frame you have, in wood or composite. And if you want to know where things stand, a deck inspection gives you a clear report on the ledger, framing, footings, and railings.
For the older homes, too
Severance still has older farmhouses and homes near the center of town. Those decks can have the problems older decks everywhere have: posts rotted at the ground, a ledger nailed to the house without flashing, and joists that have soaked up years of snowmelt. We repair what failed and keep what is still solid.
Open lots in Severance catch a lot of wind. Tie down or store deck furniture and grill covers before spring storms so they do not scrape the stain or crack a railing.
Local tip
Permits and footings
Severance has its own building department. New decks and structural repairs usually need a permit, and footings in Weld County need to reach at least 30 inches deep, below the frost line. We check before work begins.
How it works
Call, text, or send the form. You will hear back within one business day. We come out, look over the deck, and give you a free written estimate. When the work is done, we clean up and haul the old wood away.
The Great Western Trail links Severance with Windsor and Eaton, and we serve both of those towns too.
