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Q: What is the standard spacing for spindles or balusters on a deck or stair railing?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Should deck boards be nailed or screwed?

• <div><p>When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.</p></div>

Q: What is a deck not attached to a house called?

• <div><p>A deck that isn&rsquo;t attached to a house is called a floating or freestanding deck. These standalone decks are built near ground level, so they usually don&rsquo;t need deck stairs. Some don&rsquo;t even require permits. Generally speaking, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-build-floating-deck.htm">building a floating deck</a> is faster and more DIY-friendly than constructing one that&rsquo;s connected to your home. </p></div>

Q: Do you have to dig footers for a deck?

• <div><p>You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.</p></div>

Q: How many steps on a deck before you need a railing?

• <div><p>Local building codes don&rsquo;t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.</p></div>

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Last update on June 22, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
They did a great job replaced every one of my water pipes under my house. Good price., friendly. Six exactly what needed to be fixed. Would definitely hire them on other projects
The Honey Do Crew
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Reviewed in March 2024
Very professional, yard always looks good so impressed on how good it looks. Even made sure my side walk was cleaned off. Would highly recommend him for anything you need. From just mowing to clean up in the fall, pluss seeding he can take care of it all. Pricing is reasonable.
Bumblebee lawn services llc
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Reviewed in November 2021
I called and scheduled an appointment and the inspector was very friendly. 3 days later I had the inspection completed . I feel the inspection was very through.
Laden Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
Very dependable and prompt, the cleaned up was wonderful.
Custom Craftsman Construction
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Reviewed in December 2018
I was very pleased!! He cut the huge tree down, hauled it all off, and cleaned up all of the little branches and mess!!! Would recommend him to anyone. I will hire him again!!
Beckett's Tree Service & Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2017
The serviceman showed up at the appointed time, was efficient and clean, well-spoken. He was willing to advise me about repair versus replacement. I liked him a lot
Mr. Appliance of Jonesboro
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Reviewed in June 2014
The only one that I used was Enterprise Electric Heating Cooling. It was right before I signed up with Angie's List. It was very, very professional. Once of the best HVAC guy I have ever used. I couldn't have asked for a better service and then he is coming out and performed service on it. I...
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Reviewed in October 2013
<strong>We were referred by a friend of our family. They live in Portageville. They came over to eat Fish at a popular cafe here in Kennett. We had company coming in from out of town. We needed someone to clean our carpets on Saturday AM.<br /> They suggested Bootheel Carpet Care. We called...
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Reviewed in May 2011
They are very professional and the quality of work is outstanding. They have replaced all my windows and the vinyl siding on my house. My husband and I could not be happier with the job. We saw them working on another house and they were doing such a great job, that is why we choose this...
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Zach's Handyman Service

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"Zach is a very experienced handyman. He's very thorough and pleasant to work with. Give him a call if you want a good job done quick and inexpensive."

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"My inquiry was responded to quickly and they were able to work around my schedule. Looks brand new. The results were beautiful. They showed up on time and were respectful of the property."

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Risher's Cleaning & Handymen

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"It was good. I called them in the morning and they came later that day. They did a good job. They were professional and clean."

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In business since 2006

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"Travis' roofing team showed up early and got to work. The job went quickly and professionally. The roofers were careful to clean up everything before they left. They really did a good job I had another roofer come and inspect their work and he said everything was done correctly to uphold the shingles factory warranty. Apparently many roofers cut cost by using an inferior top shingle for the ridge causing the shingle's warranty to be void.
I would use Duraplex roofing in the future.
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"Smallish job but results were the berries. Price very reasonable."

Response time11 hrs

Response rate94%

Recommended by94%of homeowners

Serving Piggott, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

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Emergency services offered

"Nice people. I would call them again for basic work if not on a tight timeline. (They have to drive in from about 90 miles away and there were several delays.) They assessed what needed to be done accurately, stayed an extra hour without charging me extra, and cleaned up. Work quality and communication were average."

Recommended by74%of homeowners

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In business since 2000

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"Jason does very good work. He went the extra mile by actually picking the storm door up at the store for me. The storm door he installed looks beautiful and it works! He also cleaned the area before he left. I will be calling him for more projects."

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Jordan Fencing and Handyman Work

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In business since 2000

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"I hired them to replace four 20 foot tall columns on my front porch. Once the columns were delivered to my house, they had the old ones taken down and the new ones up the first day. The next day, they had all 4 painted and the old columns hauled off. I will be using this company again"

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"Willing to work long hours to complete project. Did a great job on roof and cleaned up after. Would use again."

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Deck Cleaning 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.

When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.

A deck that isn’t attached to a house is called a floating or freestanding deck. These standalone decks are built near ground level, so they usually don’t need deck stairs. Some don’t even require permits. Generally speaking, building a floating deck is faster and more DIY-friendly than constructing one that’s connected to your home.

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Local building codes don’t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.

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