Now the good news – These problems look a lot worse than they are. With a bit of expert advice, you’ll find all these issues can be solved pretty easily, and cheaply.

• Fences: You’ll need to assess the overall damage. Some fences can be fixed, but some can’t. As a general rule of thumb, if your old fence looks like it’s only standing because it hasn’t fallen down yet, it’s time for it to go. You can fix things like post misalignment, in the early stages, or a few palings which obviously need to go, but if warping has set in, take the hint.
• Decking: Decking doesn’t have to be a major issue, even with a few timbers looking awful. If you live in a hot climate, expansion and contraction can aggravate microscopic cracks and make them worse. Replace deck timbers and check supports for any signs of issues.
• Wooden floors: The basic fix is to replace any weak timbers, which can do collateral damage the rest of the floor. Depending on the type of floor, you can manage it very easily. Modern engineered timbers are a very good option, both structurally and as flooring. These timbers are actually stronger than solid timber! Also very much to the point- They’re relatively cheap, and look fabulous.

Before you do a thing: Don’t spend a single cent, until you’ve spoken to your experts. These fixes don’t have to cost big money, at all. You won’t have to sedate your credit card to pay for them. Your suppliers can help you to keep costs under control.