#decktherapy

Last week, after the third splinter incident, I texted my husband: "Maybe we should sell the house." (Dramatic? Maybe. But deck stress is real.)

Instead of Zillow-stalking, I googled "deck help near me" and landed on Corbin Restoration’s contact page (here). Not gonna lie—seeing a local address (not some 1-800 number) made me actually consider calling.

What convinced me to reach out:

Free estimates. No commitment, just answers.

MN-specific advice. They get our weather drama.

Photos of actual local projects. No stock images of palm trees (???).

Opening Line: There’s something poetic about a company that lists “Plymouth County” like it’s a badge of honor. As if they get the struggle of sandy soil and nor’easter paranoia.

The Problem: I called a Boston-based deck company last week. Their rep asked if Marshfield was “near the ocean.” …Bruh.

The Discovery: South Shore Decks Corp.’s Service Areas page literally maps out where they work—Plymouth & Norfolk Counties, including our weird little coastal town. They even mention “wind-resistant builds” and “coastal material guides.” It’s like they wrote it after reading my diary.

Takeaways:

Local = less hassle. No explaining why our soil is 40% sand.

They know the inspectors. Huge for permit drama.

Community cred. Their projects pop up in local Facebook groups.