Top-rated deck maintenance specialists.

Get matched with top deck maintenance specialists in Bismarck, AR

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your deck maintenance project in Bismarck, AR?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY BISMARCK, AR HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon5
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon19
    Verified deck maintenance services reviews

Find Deck maintenance specialists in Bismarck

Avatar for Freewalt Builders Inc
Freewalt Builders Inc
4.6(
61
)

Serving Bismarck, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Freewalt Builders did our extensive remodeling project and did a generally excellent job.  The demolition involved taking down and hauling off a suspended concrete patio, fireplace and gutting the den, laundry area, kitchen and a bathroom all down to the studs.  They pulled all that off, especially breaking up and hauling off that massive suspended concrete patio creatively and inexpensively.  Many structural repairs were needed due to leakage around the old fireplace, etc.  Nothing fazed them.  
We had drawn floor plans, deck plans and electrical/gas/water plans for the rebuild.  There were some challenges, like the spot where we were going to need a very long laminated beam to support the upstairs as we were pulling out a 16? run of the outside wall.  They handled it all easily.  Art and co. made some good suggestions for tweaks in a few cases, including getting the maximum square footage gain out of the effort.  He brought in good craftsmen for the custom cabinetry (excellent job by John Robertson) and counters (another excellent job by John Baker ? Top That LLC).  Good tile and finishing work, and good painting.  Appliance installations went well.  We put on a multi-level deck around the new expanded areas and decided to go with cedar on all of the visible surfaces and pressure-treated pine for the support posts and underpinnings.  Art found a good cedar supplier which helped with the cost quite a bit.  He might have gone a little over the top dressing up the deck woodwork, but I have to say it?s pretty.  All of the things they built, from the footing for the new sunroom on up to the roof, and everything in between, are built to last.  You could park an Abrams tank on that deck!
Things to watch out for: We are in Little Rock.  Art and his crew and other subcontractors are all from Hot Springs Village and Hot Springs.  Since we ended up doing this over the winter (mid-Nov ?13 to mid-May ?14) there were many weather-related delays as they simply could not get here from there.  So plan your project accordingly.  I think we were Art?s first venture into Little Rock, so we had to help quite a bit with orienting him to local suppliers.  But he has a lot of experience with that now!  Finally, they got a bit too much going on during about the middle of the project, making for inconsistent crew and supervisor from one day to the next, and some low-results days.  So we would tell one person (or Art) a particular, then find it being done differently, and have to re-do.  That problem got better before the end of the project, though.  Between that and the uncooperative winter weather, it took longer than it ought to have.  Which can translate to more $.  I think things might have gone more smoothly if the same senior person had been on site week in and week out, as much as possible.  
All in all, we are very pleased with the results!

"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+6

Recommended by92%of homeowners
J&J Roofing & Solar
4.9(
9
)

Serving Bismarck, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"My roof lost a large swath of shingles caused by severe wind storm. A friend, who had recently hired them, asked them to call me. They called the same day and, because rain was expected on Sunday they came the next day (Saturday) so I wouldn’t have any leaks. They are very pleasant to work with and the work was reasonably priced. I plan to have them do another project for me in the future and would strongly recommend them."
Response time2 days
Response rate94%
Recommended by25%of homeowners
Avatar for Duraplex LLC
Duraplex LLC
4.5(
45
)

Serving Bismarck, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"his crew was here 30 minutes early stayed till the job was done. his crew was very professional and courteous did an excellent clean up after the job We are more than satisfied and would highly recommend Travis and the guys with Duraplex very reasonably priced and very high quality materials and workmanship
"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+16

Recommended by91%of homeowners
...
Showing 1-10 of 60
Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Building a deck isn't too hard if you’re handy with carpentry, have the necessary tools, and are willing to put effort into it. However, other factors, such as plans, permits, and design, can be hard if you don’t have experience in those areas.

Note: You’ll need another person to help you build the deck (especially for framing and setting the beams). Building a deck yourself will be very difficult if you don’t have an extra set of hands to help.

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

The best way to clean your decking is to clear debris from the gaps between the boards, sweep the surface, rinse it, apply cleaner, rinse again, and let it dry fully. A homemade deck cleaner made of two gallons of warm water and 1/2 cup vinegar is a simple cleaning solution for both wood and composite decking. You can sprinkle baking soda on any spots with mold or mildew, then scrub the area and rinse clean. 

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

Floating decks are a cost-effective and versatile option, but they come with some compromises. Since they sit on smaller footings instead of being deeply anchored, they’re more likely to shift over time, especially in areas with heavy rainfall or freeze-thaw conditions. Their low-to-the-ground design makes them more susceptible to moisture buildup and potential water damage.

The Bismarck, AR homeowners’ guide to deck maintenance services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.