Expert Back Porch Repair in Hoover
- Rotten Post & Structural Beam Repair
- Porch Rescreening & Upgrades
- Stair & Stringer Replacement
- Front & Back Porch Repair
- Minimum Project Size: $1500.00
Your back porch should be a quiet place to relax, not a stressful project waiting to happen. If you have a bouncy floor, torn screens, or rotting wood, you need a professional to fix the damage before it gets worse. Whether you need to lock out bugs on your screened porches or need structural help for covered porches, we can make your outdoor living space in Hoover safe and comfortable again. Since 1984, we have helped Hoover homeowners repair their backyard retreats right the first time.
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At A Glance: Back Porch Repair Services
We restore wood-framed back porches and covered decks.
Services We Offer
Services We Don't Offer
- Brick Stair Repair
- Concrete Slab Leveling
- Window Glass Repair
- Metal Carport Repair
- Roof Shingle Repair
Common Back Porch Problems We Fix
Back porches often suffer from “out of sight, out of mind” neglect until a major problem appears. Here are the most common problems we solve for Hoover homeowners.
Rotten Wood (Posts & Columns)
Rain splashes back onto the base of your porch columns or support posts, causing them to rot from the bottom up. A rotten column can cause the entire roof structure to sag. The Fix: We shore up the roof beam to take the weight off, remove the rotten post, and install a new pressure-treated or cedar column on a stand-off base that keeps the wood dry.
Bouncy Floors
If your porch floor feels spongy or uneven when you walk on it, water has likely damaged the joists underneath. This is common on older tongue-and-groove wood porches where water gets trapped. The Fix: We pull up the damaged flooring, reinforce or replace the rotten floor joists to restore stiffness, and install new flooring that is properly sealed against the elements.
Torn Screens
Old screens stapled to wood frames eventually sag, tear, and look terrible. The Fix: We don't just patch holes. We recommend upgrading to the Screeneze system, which holds the screen tight against the wind and creates a clean, modern look without the old staples.
Repair vs. Rebuild
“Is my porch too far gone?”
We get this question a lot.
- We Repair: If the main structural “bones” (roof rafters and foundation) are solid, we can surgically replace rotten posts, headers, and screens to make the porch look brand new for a fraction of the cost of a rebuild.
- We Rebuild: If the roof is structurally compromised or the foundation is sinking, a repair is just a temporary patch. In these cases, we will be honest and recommend tearing it down to build a safe, modern porch that meets current codes.
Common Questions About Back Porch Repair
How much does it cost to replace a rotten support beam?
Replacing a structural beam or header is a complex repair that requires temporarily supporting the roof structure. Costs typically range from $1,800 to $4,500, depending on the length of the span and the accessibility of the repair area.
Can you screen in my existing covered back porch?
Yes! This is one of our most popular services. If you have a roof but no walls, we can frame in the openings and install a high-quality screening system to turn your open porch into a bug-free screened room.
Do I need a permit for repairs?
For minor cosmetic repairs like replacing screen panels, usually no. However, if we are replacing structural load-bearing columns or repairing the structural framing, the City of Hoover generally requires a repair permit. We handle this process for you.
Reclaim Your Backyard
If you need back porch repair in Hoover that fixes the problem for good, contact us today. Let’s stop the leaks and the rot so you can enjoy your porch again.
Let’s fix it right.