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Pike Road Pressure Washing
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Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

General: We are a locally owned and operated business committed to providing exceptional service, quality workmanship, and honest communication on every project we undertake. Our experienced team takes pride in delivering customized solutions tailored specifically to meet each client's unique needs. We value integrity and reliability, ensuring every job is completed to your satisfaction. Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our customers through consistency, professionalism, and outstanding results. Let us show you why homeowners continually choose us as their trusted service provider.\n

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Best concrete and landscaping
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Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

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"Keith came and looked at what work I needed done. He came back within a couple of days or it might have been the next day. He came early and did the job. He prune and trimmed my hedges and flower bushes; he pulled weeds growing up the side of the house; he did cut back several small trees; and moved bushes and cut down weeds and hauled away. He was excellent and had good attitude in doing his job. I really appreciate that."
Residential landscaping
Suburban home
Country living
We will remove it
Tall tall hedges

+23

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Luke's Painting Company
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Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"He was super professional and aims to please. I was so worried that I would have to move furniture- he makes everything happen and makes the process a breeze! He is very thorough and precise, will make sure that you are completely satisfied with the job. If you want a high quality paint job, dependability, and appropriate pricing- Hire him! Rating 1-10, I give home a 10+!"
After.. what an amazing difference!
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Exterior Painting in Sellers, SC

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Projects by Gary
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Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Awesome work. Hired Gary to do some drywall installation and paint livingroom, kitchen, and entry way. Was able to fix issue I had and make house look much better. Looks better than when I purchased it. Also was able to fix small things around the house that needed to while there. Will definitely hire again if the need arises."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Dazzlenique Cleaning
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Serving Smiths Station, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job in a timely manner. We needed the entire floor in our home replaced, new LVP, removed an old sink and cabinet. Reinstalled new cabinets, sink, flooring, and painted. Affordable and the crew was very professional. The owner Nathan stayed on top of everything and provided us with daily updates."
Response time2 days
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Most building codes require that spindles or balusters on deck and stair railings be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard, often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' is designed to prevent small children or pets from slipping through the railing. A good way to visualize this is that a 4-inch sphere should not be able to pass between two spindles. For the same safety reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck floor should also be no more than four inches. As a general guideline, professionals often install three balusters per foot of railing. However, since specific requirements can vary by location, it is crucial to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

Decks require several inspections during and after the building process, but the specifics vary depending on where you live. Most areas mandate that decks comply with local building codes and safety regulations for the foundation, framing, and structure. Some pros recommend a footing inspection, which verifies the depth, width, and location of the various footings to ensure they offer enough foundational support.

Before installing a deck, you must build a base for the deck to rest upon, often made of compacted soil or gravel. While gravel is an optional material, it helps with drainage. Some contractors also recommend installing a weed control membrane, which helps provide a solid foundation for the frame. In the case of an elevated deck, a pro will often lay down a concrete slab as a foundation. 

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

In most cases, your deck will need some form of deck footing to hold it in place, preventing moisture from rotting your wood and decreasing your deck’s lifespan. Concrete deck blocks are the most common type of footing for floating decks. Some homeowners use ground-level deck footings. For added security, consider digging and laying your ground-level footings below ground.

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