Porch Repair and Painting in Boston MA

Porches on Greater Boston homes — triple-deckers in Allston, Victorians in Brookline, colonials in Newton — see significant wear. Here's what typically needs repair and how we approach porch restoration before painting.

Common Porch Problems in Boston

Rotted floor boards from standing water and poor drainage. Loose or rotted railings that are a safety hazard. Rotted posts at the base where they contact the porch floor or concrete. Damaged or missing balusters. Failed caulk at wall junctions allowing water infiltration behind porch framing.

Porch Floor Board Replacement

We replace individual rotted boards with pressure-treated or rot-resistant material. For full porch floor replacement, we assess the framing below — joists and beams — to make sure the structure is sound before installing new decking. Porch floors in Boston triple-deckers often have compromised framing from years of moisture exposure.

Railing Safety

Porch railings in Massachusetts must meet building code requirements for height and structural integrity. The Massachusetts State Building Code requires guards (railings) on porches more than 30 inches above grade to be at least 36 inches high and capable of resisting specific loads. We repair railings to meet these standards — not just make them look better.