New deck bid $6900

[Jeff S.]

Bought a house in September 2014 and rented it with clean-up and paint etc. There is a large deck in the back.

In the house $162,500 and it rents for $1325; a dollar a sf.

At first glance the back yard deck looks like it has a few rotten boards but the framing undercarriage seems ok.

It has been suggested (non contractor) to recover with new boards which is a significant expense.

The contractor bid includes totally demolishing the deck and starting over.

Thinking that the undercarriage is old and has had lots of water, we are in Portland, OR after all, it seems starting over from scratch is the way to go.

Have had bad luck with handymen lately. Wouldn't mind doing as much as possible myself but not that smart when it comes to carpentry.

Any ideas?