Deck Staining in Chatham, MA
Mussato Building Group cleans, repairs, and stains wood decks in Chatham, MA. We are a family-owned general contractor founded in 2004, with more than 100 projects completed and a 5.0 rating from 21 Google reviews. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 13 miles away, and we work across Chatham Village, North Chatham, South Chatham, West Chatham, and Chathamport.
- Family-owned since 2004
- Licensed + insured in MA
- 100+ projects completed
- 5.0 stars from 21 Google reviews
- BBB accredited
Staining a deck in Chatham
Chatham sits at the elbow of the Cape, surrounded by water on three sides, with shingled capes and summer cottages from its fishing-village past.
Decks close to the sound, Pleasant Bay, and the ocean lose their finish faster: sun grays the wood, and salt air rusts the fasteners. Before we stain a deck in Chatham, we clean it, replace damaged boards and fasteners, and check the framing underneath.
Our Chatham work includes the restoration of a 1904 cottage overlooking Chatham Light, which received a 2022 Chatham Preservation Award, and a modern coastal estate; the deck photos on this page are from those two homes. Chatham decks take wind and salt from the ocean, Pleasant Bay, and the sound, and the stain wears first on the boards and rails that face the water.
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Deck permits in Chatham
We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and schedule the inspections. Here is what a project like this usually needs:
- No building permit for cleaning and staining an existing deck.
- A building permit from the Chatham Building Department only if the framing is rebuilt.
- Deck washing and mildew cleaning
- Sanding and removal of peeling finish
- Split and soft boards replaced
- Popped and rusted fasteners replaced
- Penetrating stain on boards, railings, and stairs
- Stain on new decks once the wood is ready
- Check of the framing and ledger before staining
- Composite boards priced as an option
Deck Staining in Chatham: FAQ
Do you stain decks in Chatham Village and North Chatham?
Yes. We clean and stain decks all over Chatham, including Chatham Village, North Chatham, South Chatham, West Chatham, and Chathamport. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 13 miles away.
Why does the stain wear faster on my Chatham deck?
Sun and salt. The boards and rails that face the water get the most of both, so they lose their finish first. When water soaks in instead of beading up, it is time for a new coat.
Do I need a permit to stain my deck?
No. Cleaning and staining an existing deck is maintenance. A permit comes in only if the framing is rebuilt.
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