How we deliver it
Our deck photos show a typical job: a painted red deck and stairs beside a house, partly dismantled, with lattice skirting pulled away and boards lifted in sections. Working in sections lets us keep the house wall, doors and siding intact while the deck comes apart.
Decks attached to a house are taken apart from the outside in. The ledger board fixed to the house comes off last and carefully, so the siding and any flashing behind it can be checked. If the ledger has let water into the wall, it's better to know before the new deck goes on.
Posts and footings are part of the scope. Concrete footings are dug out or cut below grade, depending on what comes next. If a new deck will reuse the same footprint, we talk to your builder about what they need left in place.
Fences come down the same way: panels first, then posts, then post footings. Where a fence is on a shared property line, we recommend agreeing the work with your neighbour first.
Wood is loaded separately from concrete, and metal fasteners and brackets go to scrap. The yard is raked and left level at handover.
Older decks often hide things underneath: stored materials, old patio stones, hose bibs and wiring for lights. We check under the deck before we start and set anything worth keeping aside for you. Electrical wiring for deck lighting is left safe for an electrician to disconnect. Lattice and skirting boards usually come off first, which also gives a clear look at the footings and framing before the main work begins.
What to expect
- 01
Look at the structure
We check the deck or fence, how it's attached and how material will leave the yard.
- 02
Written scope
The scope covers boards, framing, footings and how the ground is left.
- 03
Dismantle in sections
Boards, framing and lattice are taken down, protecting the house wall.
- 04
Remove footings
Posts and footings are dug out or cut below grade as agreed.
- 05
Clean up
Debris is hauled and the yard is left clear and level.
Photos from this work
Frequently asked questions
- Will removing the deck damage my siding?
- We remove the ledger board last and carefully to protect the siding. If there's water damage behind it, we'll show you before we leave.
- Do you remove the concrete footings too?
- Yes, if they're in the scope. We dig them out or cut them below grade depending on your plans for the area.
- Do I need a permit to remove a deck in Vaughan?
- Removing a deck generally doesn't need a building permit, but building a new one often does. Your deck builder or the City of Vaughan can confirm what the new deck needs.
- What about a fence on the property line?
- We recommend agreeing it with your neighbour before work starts, since shared fences in Ontario are often a joint responsibility.
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Choose your project area
Start with Vaughan communities and planning, browse the GTA and surrounding area directory, or check a postal reference. Access, occupancy and the retained structure determine how this scope is assessed.
Planning this work?
Book a site visit and get a written scope for your project.