Pro4mance Roofing & Home Improvements builds and repairs decks from our office at 333 N Main St, Suite D, in downtown London, Kentucky. We build new decks in pressure-treated wood and composite, repair and rebuild worn-out decks, and add railings, stairs, and roofs over covered decks. Because we are a roofing company, we pay close attention to the spot where a deck meets the house. A badly flashed ledger board is where most deck rot and wall leaks start. We work in London, Corbin, and all of Laurel County, plus nearby Whitley County. Every job starts with a free estimate. Call (606) 401-9922, Monday through Friday, 8 to 6.
Pressure-treated or composite: which deck should I build?
Pressure-treated wood costs less up front. Composite costs more but skips the staining and sealing, and it holds up better to Kentucky humidity and freeze and thaw.
Wood boards soak up moisture in a humid summer, then dry and shrink, and over a few years that cycle opens up cracks and splinters. Composite boards do not soak up water the same way, so they stay smoother with less work. Either way, the framing under the boards is pressure-treated lumber, so the structure matters as much as the surface.
| Pressure-treated wood | Composite | |
|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost | Lower | Higher |
| Upkeep | Clean and seal every few years | Wash occasionally |
| Splinters and cracks | Common as it ages | Rare |
| Good fit | Tight budget, rental, hunting cabin | Main family deck you want to keep easy |
Why do decks rot next to the house?
Usually because water is getting behind the ledger board, the beam that bolts the deck to the house. Without proper flashing, rain runs down the siding, sits against the ledger, and rots both the ledger and the house framing behind it.
This is roofing work in a different spot. We flash the ledger the way we flash a roof wall: metal lapped so water sheds outward, a membrane behind it, and the siding trimmed to sit on top, never behind. The ledger is bolted through to the house framing, not just nailed to the siding. If we find rot behind an old ledger, we fix the wall before the new deck goes on, and we can match or replace the siding around it. Sliding doors onto the deck get the same attention; see replacement windows and doors.
How do you build a deck on a hillside lot?
With deeper, well-placed footings, taller braced posts, and stairs planned around the slope. A lot of homes around London sit on a hill, so the back deck is often well above the yard.
Footings have to go below the frost line so freeze and thaw does not heave the posts, and on a slope the downhill footings need to stand up to soil that moves when it is soaked. Tall posts need bracing so the deck does not sway. We also watch where water goes: a deck over a downspout or a wet spot will rot from below. Good gutters that carry water away from the deck help a lot.
Should I repair or replace my old deck?
If the framing and ledger are solid, new boards, railings, or stairs can give an old deck years more use. If the joists, posts, or ledger are rotted, replacing the deck is the safer choice.
We check the framing from underneath before recommending anything, so you are not paying for new boards on a weak frame. Railings and stairs get extra attention, because they take the most force and are where people get hurt when an old deck gives way. Watch for these signs:
- Boards that feel soft, spongy, or bouncy underfoot
- Railings that move when you lean on them
- Stairs that wobble or have cracked treads
- Dark, soft wood where the deck meets the house
- Rusted fasteners, hangers, or bolts
- Posts that have shifted, leaned, or sunk
Can you put a roof over my deck?
Yes, and as roofers, the roof is the part we do every day. A covered deck needs framing strong enough to carry the roof and flashing where the new roof ties into the house.
We frame the roof, then shingle it or use metal roofing to match the house, and add gutters so water does not pour onto the stairs. Deck cost depends on size, materials, railing style, stairs, height off the ground, footings, tear-out of an old deck, and whether you add a roof. We handle permits where required. If a storm damaged your deck or deck roof, you file the claim with your insurance company; we inspect, document the damage, write the estimate, and can meet your adjuster. See our storm damage page.
Prefer a roofed space at the front door? See porches in London, KY. We build decks for London and Corbin homeowners. See all of our exterior home improvement work, plus roof replacement, and learn who we are.
What customers say.
"We couldn't be happier with the work Pro4mance Roofing & Home Improvements did on our home. They replaced our roof, gutters, decking boards, fascia, and siding, and the entire project turned out better than we expected." — Ronald Rotondi, Google review
"They came out, gave us a great deal! Did the job quickly and it looks great! Super nice people! I definitely recommend!" — Christy Whitis
Deck questions, answered.
Who builds decks in London, KY?
Pro4mance Roofing and Home Improvements builds and repairs decks in London, KY from its office at 333 N Main St, Suite D. The company builds new pressure-treated and composite decks, repairs and rebuilds older decks, adds railings and stairs, flashes the ledger board where the deck attaches to the house, sets footings for decks on hillside lots, and builds roofs over covered decks. The company works in London, Corbin, and throughout Laurel County, as well as Whitley County, and handles permits where required. Estimates are free. Call (606) 401-9922.
How much does a deck cost in London, KY?
The cost of a deck in London, KY depends on size, materials, and the site. The main factors are the square footage, whether the decking is pressure-treated wood or composite, the railing style, how many stairs are needed, how high the deck sits off the ground on a sloped lot, the number of footings, whether an old deck has to be torn out, and whether you add a roof. Because those details change from one Laurel County home to the next, Pro4mance measures the site during a free estimate and gives you a written price instead of a guess over the phone.
Is composite decking worth it in Kentucky?
For many homeowners, yes. Composite decking costs more up front than pressure-treated wood, but it does not need staining or sealing, and it resists the splitting and splintering that Kentucky humidity and freeze and thaw cycles cause in wood boards. Pressure-treated wood is the lower-cost choice and works well if you do not mind cleaning and sealing it every few years. Either way, the framing underneath is pressure-treated lumber, so a well-flashed ledger and solid footings matter as much as the boards you walk on.
Visit our London office.
333 N Main St, Suite D, London, KY 40741. Decks for London and Laurel County. Call (606) 401-9922.