Deck, Fence & Screened Porch Repairs After Severe Weather
What Augusta-area homeowners should inspect outdoors after wind and heavy weather—and when to request help.
Inspect from a safe distance first
After severe weather, look for leaning fence sections, hanging limbs, lifted boards, damaged screens, and visibly loose porch components. Do not climb onto unstable structures or work near downed utilities.
Look beyond the obvious broken board
Wind and falling debris can loosen fasteners, shift gates, damage rails, and open previously sealed wood. Check how the structure moves and where water may now enter, but leave unsafe areas alone.
Repair before refinishing
Stain and paint cannot correct structural movement or damaged wood. Secure and replace the necessary components first, allow appropriate drying time, and then plan surface preparation and finishing.
Share photos, but expect an on-site assessment
Photos can help explain the general scope. The condition of framing, fasteners, posts, and nearby surfaces may still require an in-person look before an accurate estimate can be prepared.
Turn the list into a clear conversation.
Mark your most important jobs, share your location, and say when you hope to have the work done. Include both the visible issue and anything you know about its cause. Keep finish choices flexible until repair needs are understood.
Photos are a starting point, not a guarantee that hidden conditions are known. David may need to see the project before confirming a useful scope, materials, price, or timing. Work outside handyman-level scope should be reviewed separately.