Peter Kerr
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Wood Restoration Service
Deck Refinishing — Toronto & GTA
Transform an old, weathered deck into a stunning outdoor oasis. From deep sanding out imperfections to advanced deck waterproofing Toronto homeowners rely on, our comprehensive refinishing process breathes new life into tired wood structures.
- $3–$6 per sq ft — honest pricing
- 3-year written warranty on workmanship
- Licensed & WSIB-insured · 15 yrs experience
Why Choose Beaver Wood
Expert Deck Refinishing Across the Greater Toronto Area
Our skilled crews bring the right equipment, premium materials, and years of hands-on experience to every deck refinishing project — whether you're in downtown Toronto or a suburban GTA community.
- Multi-stage professional sanding
- Splinter and rough spot elimination
- Professional deck waterproofing systems
- Application of high-grade protective sealants
Our Process
How We Fully Refinish a Deck
Complete restoration: stripping or sanding off failed finish, repairing damaged boards, brightening, and reapplying a contractor-grade stain.
- 01
Assessment and scope confirmation
We inspect every board, identify damaged or rotted lumber, document hardware issues, and confirm structural soundness of posts, joists, and ledger board before refinishing scope is locked.
- 02
Strip or sand existing finish
Failed solid stain or paint requires chemical stripping followed by mechanical sanding to bare wood. Failed semi-transparent finish typically requires sanding only. Either approach gets us to a clean substrate.
- 03
Board replacement and repair
Damaged or rotted boards are replaced with matched lumber. Popped fasteners are addressed, and any structural concerns flagged in assessment are resolved before finishing proceeds.
- 04
Cleaning and brightening
The fully prepped surface is cleaned, brightened, and allowed to dry to a 15 percent or lower moisture content reading on the meter.
- 05
Two-coat stain application
Penetrating oil-based stain is applied in two coats per the manufacturer specification, with end grain sealing on every cut board.
- 06
Final walkthrough and care plan
We document the completed work, provide written maintenance guidance, and book a one-year touch-up assessment if appropriate.
Service Areas
Deck Refinishing — Choose Your City
Select your city below for neighbourhood-specific details, pricing context, and a free quote.
We bring premium wood restoration to Toronto's most prestigious properties. From the stately homes of Forest Hill, Rosedale, and the Bridle Path, to the grand estates of Lawrence Park, we protect and revive your outdoor investments.
Deck Refinishing in Toronto →Vaughan homeowners trust Beaver Wood for unrivaled deck and cedar restoration. We proudly service luxury estates across Kleinburg, elite properties in Thornhill, and the sprawling lots of Woodland Acres.
Deck Refinishing in Vaughan →Richmond Hill's magnificent properties deserve expert, meticulous wood care. We specialize in restoring the premium outdoor living spaces of South Richvale, Oak Ridges, and the historic downtown core.
Deck Refinishing in Richmond Hill →From classic Unionville heritage homes to the magnificent custom estates in Cachet, Markham features stunning outdoor architecture. Our expert team ensures your high-end wood surfaces remain pristine.
Deck Refinishing in Markham →Oakville's luxury estates demand the absolute highest standard of wood restoration. We deliver flawless deck, fence, and floor refinishing to the prestigious neighborhoods of Eastlake, Old Oakville, and Morrison.
Deck Refinishing in Oakville →Enhancing the beauty of Mississauga's most exclusive homes. Our specialized wood care team provides top-tier restoration services to the luxurious enclaves of Mineola, Lorne Park, and Gordon Woods.
Deck Refinishing in Mississauga →Protecting and elevating Brampton's finest outdoor properties. We offer expert woodworking and restoration to expansive properties in the Vales of Humber, Castlemore, and the prestigious Estates of Credit Ridge.
Deck Refinishing in Brampton →Bringing premium wood restoration to Aurora's most distinguished communities. We proudly serve the executive estates of Aurora Highlands, the grand homes of Country Club Estates, and Heritage Hills.
Deck Refinishing in Aurora →King City is home to some of the GTA's most prestigious estates. We provide exclusive deck, fence, and log home restoration tailored to the sprawling properties of King City proper, Kettleby, and Schomberg.
Deck Refinishing in King City →Transparent Pricing & 3-Year Warranty
What Deck Refinishing Costs in the GTA — and What's Covered
Pricing
$3–$6 per sq ft
What affects your final price:
- Wood condition (greying, peeling, structural issues)
- Existing finish — stripping a failed solid stain or paint adds cost
- Prep scope — sanding extent, board replacement, brightening
- Project complexity — multi-level decks, railings, stairs, lattice tops
- Stain product tier and whether end grain sealing is included
- Access — second-storey decks, tight property lines, plant protection
Stripping a failed solid stain or paint typically adds $1,500–$4,000 depending on coverage.
Free on-site quotes only — we do not quote over the phone. We assess wood condition, measure, and confirm scope before pricing.
Request a free on-site quote3-year written warranty on workmanship
If the finish peels, flakes, or fails prematurely due to a workmanship or application defect, we will return and re-coat the affected area at no charge.
Covered
- Premature peeling, flaking, or cracking of the applied finish
- Adhesion failure attributable to surface preparation
- Stain product defects covered by the manufacturer warranty (we coordinate the manufacturer claim)
- Visible application defects — drips, lap marks, missed sections — flagged within 30 days
Not covered
- Acts of God: storm damage, flooding, hail, fallen trees
- Damage from heavy or improper use: dragged furniture, BBQ grease, ice melt salt, planter rust
- Structural wood damage existing at the time of service that was disclosed in the quote
- Normal wear in high-traffic walkways and stair treads
- Damage to surfaces customer modified, painted over, or maintained against our written care plan
- Cosmetic colour change from natural UV fade — within stain category, fade is expected and not a defect
- Any work performed by a different contractor on the same surface during the warranty period
How to make a claim: Email or call within the warranty period with photos and a brief description. We schedule an on-site inspection within 5 business days. Confirmed warranty issues are scheduled for re-coat within 30 days, weather permitting.
Products we use
For all stain and refinishing work, we apply Expert Stain & Seal contractor-grade penetrating oil-based stains — formulated for the freeze-thaw and humidity conditions in the Greater Toronto Area. Expert Stain & Seal penetrates deeply into cedar and pressure-treated lumber rather than forming a film on top, so the finish renews with cleaning and recoating instead of requiring full stripping. For surface preparation we use commercial-grade percarbonate cleaners and oxalic-acid wood brighteners; for hardwood floor work we use commercial-grade polyurethane in oil-based or water-based formulations matched to your floor.
Verified Reviews
What GTA Homeowners Say About Our Deck Refinishing
Verified Google reviews from real Toronto-area customers.
jason mailloux
Took our 15 yr old front deck & made it look brand new again! Quick, efficient & when done cleaned up all supplies like they had never even been here! Definitely recommended & for sure will use this company again when its time to redo it!
Edward Hastings
Had an issue with my fence and deck. Another company told me I would have to replace it and it was beyond saving. So glad I got a second opinion. The guys at beaver wood saved both and it looks amazing. Company was very professional did what they said they would do and finished a full day before the deadline. Great company highly recommend them to all my family and friends. Before the problem gets bad reach out to the guys and they can save you a lot of trouble and money. That was surely the case with me.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deck Refinishing — Questions Toronto Homeowners Ask
Staining is the protective and decorative coating step. Refinishing is the full process: stripping or sanding off the existing failed finish, repairing damaged boards, brightening the wood, then applying new stain. If your deck is greyed, peeling, or has a film-forming finish that is breaking down, refinishing is what you need — a stain alone applied over a failing finish will peel within a season.
Our typical deck refinishing rate in the GTA is $3 to $6 per square foot, with stripping a failed solid stain or paint adding $1,500 to $4,000 depending on coverage. A standard 400 sq ft cedar deck in sound structural condition typically falls between $1,200 and $2,400 for restaining alone, or $3,000 to $6,500 fully stripped and refinished. All refinishing work carries our 3-year written warranty on workmanship. We provide free on-site assessments rather than phone quotes for this reason.
If the structural members — posts, joists, beams, and ledger board — are sound, the deck can almost always be refinished. Surface damage, splinters, cosmetic checking, and even some board replacement are routine restoration work. Replace-or-restore is a structural question, not a cosmetic one. We assess this before quoting any refinishing project.
Ready to Restore Your Wood?
Free, no-obligation quotes. Licensed & insured. Serving the GTA since 2008.