Deck Staining in Cotuit, MA
Mussato Building Group cleans, repairs, and stains wood decks in Cotuit, 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 16 miles away, and we work across Cotuit village and Santuit.
- Family-owned since 2004
- Licensed + insured in MA
- 100+ projects completed
- 5.0 stars from 21 Google reviews
- BBB accredited
Staining a deck in Cotuit
Cotuit sits on a peninsula in the southwest corner of Barnstable, between Cotuit Bay and Popponesset Bay, with the Santuit River on the Mashpee line. Its Main Street village center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Decks close to Cotuit Bay and the sound lose their finish faster: sun grays the wood, and salt air rusts the fasteners. Before we stain a deck in Cotuit, we clean it, replace damaged boards and fasteners, and check the framing underneath.
Along Cotuit’s village streets, many decks and porches belong to houses from the 1800s and early 1900s. On an older house, the color and opacity of the stain should suit the house, so we test the color on a board of your deck before we stain the whole thing.
“I’ve worked with Joe and his team on several projects and the workmanship is consistently excellent. Their attention to detail and the ease of communication is second to none. Highly recommended.”
Deck permits in Cotuit
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 Barnstable 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 Cotuit: FAQ
Do you stain decks in Cotuit village and Santuit?
Yes. We clean and stain decks all over Cotuit, including Cotuit village and Santuit. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 16 miles away.
Should my deck stain match the house?
On an older Cotuit house, a stain that works with the trim or the shingles usually looks right. We test the color on a board of your deck first.
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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