Bergen County Deck Replacement: What Happens to the Old Deck?

Deck Builders Bergen County NJ · Oct 26, 2026 · 3m

Deck replacement raises a practical question before any new boards go down: what happens to the old deck? On Deck Builders Bergen County, we walk homeowners through that process so the work feels less disruptive and more manageable. In most cases, replacement starts with a careful demolition plan, followed by haul-away of the old materials, and then a close look at what can be reused safely before anything new is built.

We also look at the framing and footings. Sometimes those parts are still serviceable and can support a replacement design. Other times they are too weathered, out of level…