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Cal Preserving, Inc.

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Cal Preserving, Inc.

4.63(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
58 local quotes requested

Cal Preserving, Inc. is your exterior wood cleaning and preserving specialists. Anything from wood decks, fences to natural wooden siding can be cleaned, restored, and preserved. Cal Preserving also specializes in cleaning and staining hardwood surfaces (IPE and other). The owner, Bruce Watkins, has over 30 years of experience in the field and takes pride in earning repeat business. They ensure your satisfaction, so that you look to them for your future needs. They are fully bonded, insured and licensed. Their policy is not to take a dime until the work is done and you are happy.

"They were on time, professional, and friendly"

Charles U on June 2024

Cal Preserving, Inc. is your exterior wood cleaning and preserving specialists. Anything from wood decks, fences to natural wooden siding can be cleaned, restored, and preserved. Cal Preserving also specializes in cleaning and staining hardwood surfaces (IPE and other). The owner, Bruce Watkins, has over 30 years of experience in the field and takes pride in earning repeat business. They ensure your satisfaction, so that you look to them for your future needs. They are fully bonded, insured and licensed. Their policy is not to take a dime until the work is done and you are happy.

"They were on time, professional, and friendly"

Charles U on June 2024


"Great job. Communication was excellent. I received an estimate immediately. I was reminded the night before of the appointment. I had a phone call the day of regarding the arrival time. Would hire again."

Valarie W on January 2025

We offer a variety of services you may need from Pressure washing, gutter cleaning, roof washing, Solar panel cleaning and many around the home needs.

"Great job. Communication was excellent. I received an estimate immediately. I was reminded the night before of the appointment. I had a phone call the day of regarding the arrival time. Would hire again."

Valarie W on January 2025


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Summit Deck Doctor

4.92(
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Summit Deck Doctor

4.92(
48
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 local quotes requested

This is Rupert and my team at Summit Deck Doctor. We offer Deck Finishing, Deck Repairs and Deck Build within 25 miles of Los Gatos. We know you have a choice and hope you will choose us! There are three things that make us different from other contractors: LOOKS BETTER, LASTS LONGER, JOB DONE. Here’s why: 1) LOOKS BETTER. a. We avoid lap marks where two layers overlap. Not every contractor understand the import of maintaining a wet edge to avoid these dark marks on your deck. B) we stain the edges of the boards so you don’t get “zebra stripes” – very visible and distracting drips down the sides of the boards (other contractors charge extra to fix this), c) we use lots of drop cloths to avoid spills (so no more careless mess below the deck). 2) LASTS LONGER. a). We use reliable durable stains, not the cheapest ones (unlike other contractors), b) we use hybrid stains, not environmentally-unfriendly and smelly oil stains which have very poor durability. c) we apply stains in the shade or the cool of the evening to allow stain to sink in and so they last twice as long (unlike contractors who don’t seem to read the instructions on the can which say “don’t apply in sunshine”). 3). JOB DONE. a). I will be coming to give you the quote and I am the owner (unlike other contractors who send a sales guy who might make promises the company can’t keep). b) I will write up the quote then and there (no waiting a week for a contractor to type it up), c) I will be calling you every night during the work to make sure you are happy. IN SUMMARY: We put special care into refinishing your deck and handrails so they look stunning, in giving you twice the durability of other contractors, and in getting the job done efficiently. We believe we halve the cost of refinishing your deck because we apply stains in a way that doubles the durability of your deck finish which means you have it done once not twice, saving you money. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Download our 90 page book "Deckology; The Art & Science of Deck Finishing and Carpentry" which explains the refinishing and carpentry process. (Look for deckology33.pdf). WE WON’T LET YOU DOWN. We have worked on over 1000 decks, have been in business for 12 years, are accredited at A+ with the Better Business Bureau, are a Super Service Award Winner at AngiesList.com with over 50 reviews, have a 5 star rating on Yelp with over 38 reviews, and are certified by the EPA for removal of toxic finishes. We are licensed, bonded and carry workers compensation insurance for your protection. We offer Fixed Prices, which include all labor and material expenses; this gives you peace of mind with no hidden costs. Our payment schedules are all milestone-based, which means you pay only when a milestone in work is achieved, providing you with reduced risk and more peace of mind. Contracts are proper written contracts; nice and clear, and professional; how it should be. Unlike other contractors we work on your job continuously - no "dragging it out;” most jobs can be completed in 4 days' continuous work. We leave you a partial can of stain once we have finished so you know what stain we used, when it comes time to refinish the deck in the future. BEFORE YOU CALL. If you really don’t know what these things cost, then it would be helpful if you can estimate the size of your deck by pacing it out – so we can give you a ballpark estimate when you call PLEASE NOTE: Don't forget to read our reviews in both "Deck Maintenance" and "Decks and Porches" categories. Summit Deck Doctor is a DBA of Experiventures, inc.

"Our large deck was sorely neglected - no maintenance in at least 8 years - and I worried it was beyond help or would be cost-prohibitive to rehabilitate. Rupert and Michael breathed new life into it! Rupert (company principle) is very responsive, and he was able to give a quick informal estimate based on some photos and I texted. This made it very easy to start working together right away. Now the deck looks beautiful, and they were able to stain our wooden deck furniture to match. Great makeover for our deck and lovely folks to work with!"

Laura G on October 2021

This is Rupert and my team at Summit Deck Doctor. We offer Deck Finishing, Deck Repairs and Deck Build within 25 miles of Los Gatos. We know you have a choice and hope you will choose us! There are three things that make us different from other contractors: LOOKS BETTER, LASTS LONGER, JOB DONE. Here’s why: 1) LOOKS BETTER. a. We avoid lap marks where two layers overlap. Not every contractor understand the import of maintaining a wet edge to avoid these dark marks on your deck. B) we stain the edges of the boards so you don’t get “zebra stripes” – very visible and distracting drips down the sides of the boards (other contractors charge extra to fix this), c) we use lots of drop cloths to avoid spills (so no more careless mess below the deck). 2) LASTS LONGER. a). We use reliable durable stains, not the cheapest ones (unlike other contractors), b) we use hybrid stains, not environmentally-unfriendly and smelly oil stains which have very poor durability. c) we apply stains in the shade or the cool of the evening to allow stain to sink in and so they last twice as long (unlike contractors who don’t seem to read the instructions on the can which say “don’t apply in sunshine”). 3). JOB DONE. a). I will be coming to give you the quote and I am the owner (unlike other contractors who send a sales guy who might make promises the company can’t keep). b) I will write up the quote then and there (no waiting a week for a contractor to type it up), c) I will be calling you every night during the work to make sure you are happy. IN SUMMARY: We put special care into refinishing your deck and handrails so they look stunning, in giving you twice the durability of other contractors, and in getting the job done efficiently. We believe we halve the cost of refinishing your deck because we apply stains in a way that doubles the durability of your deck finish which means you have it done once not twice, saving you money. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Download our 90 page book "Deckology; The Art & Science of Deck Finishing and Carpentry" which explains the refinishing and carpentry process. (Look for deckology33.pdf). WE WON’T LET YOU DOWN. We have worked on over 1000 decks, have been in business for 12 years, are accredited at A+ with the Better Business Bureau, are a Super Service Award Winner at AngiesList.com with over 50 reviews, have a 5 star rating on Yelp with over 38 reviews, and are certified by the EPA for removal of toxic finishes. We are licensed, bonded and carry workers compensation insurance for your protection. We offer Fixed Prices, which include all labor and material expenses; this gives you peace of mind with no hidden costs. Our payment schedules are all milestone-based, which means you pay only when a milestone in work is achieved, providing you with reduced risk and more peace of mind. Contracts are proper written contracts; nice and clear, and professional; how it should be. Unlike other contractors we work on your job continuously - no "dragging it out;” most jobs can be completed in 4 days' continuous work. We leave you a partial can of stain once we have finished so you know what stain we used, when it comes time to refinish the deck in the future. BEFORE YOU CALL. If you really don’t know what these things cost, then it would be helpful if you can estimate the size of your deck by pacing it out – so we can give you a ballpark estimate when you call PLEASE NOTE: Don't forget to read our reviews in both "Deck Maintenance" and "Decks and Porches" categories. Summit Deck Doctor is a DBA of Experiventures, inc.

"Our large deck was sorely neglected - no maintenance in at least 8 years - and I worried it was beyond help or would be cost-prohibitive to rehabilitate. Rupert and Michael breathed new life into it! Rupert (company principle) is very responsive, and he was able to give a quick informal estimate based on some photos and I texted. This made it very easy to start working together right away. Now the deck looks beautiful, and they were able to stain our wooden deck furniture to match. Great makeover for our deck and lovely folks to work with!"

Laura G on October 2021


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PATINOS CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING INC

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PATINOS CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING INC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned business specializing in the best and latest water proofing products and systems for your decks and patios With 30+ years of experience were you’re one stop shop for your remodeling and new construction needs Services we provide: kitchen and bathroom remodeling, concrete ,stucco, siding ,tile ,flooring, framing, ADU.

"I couldn’t be happier with my new bathroom! The work was completed on time, with excellent attention to detail. The team was professional and easy to work with—I highly recommend them!"

Sarina O on August 2025

Family owned business specializing in the best and latest water proofing products and systems for your decks and patios With 30+ years of experience were you’re one stop shop for your remodeling and new construction needs Services we provide: kitchen and bathroom remodeling, concrete ,stucco, siding ,tile ,flooring, framing, ADU.

"I couldn’t be happier with my new bathroom! The work was completed on time, with excellent attention to detail. The team was professional and easy to work with—I highly recommend them!"

Sarina O on August 2025


Serrato's Home Upgrades

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Serrato's Home Upgrades

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3 years of experience

At Serrato's Home Upgrades Handyman Services, I offer reliable, affordable repairs and home maintenance. With a focus on quality and personalized service, I’m here to help with your home projects.

At Serrato's Home Upgrades Handyman Services, I offer reliable, affordable repairs and home maintenance. With a focus on quality and personalized service, I’m here to help with your home projects.


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L&L HANDYMAN SERVICES

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L&L HANDYMAN SERVICES

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Offering Handyman & Maintenance Services in the Monterey county and surrounding areas. We repair and paint doors, windows, walls, ceilings, roofs and other parts of buildings. Remodelings, cabinetry, gardening etc. Un poquito de todo!

"Highly recommend ? I needed an upgrade in my front yard and they exceeded my expectations. They were able to build a concrete path and alongside they planted roots for beautiful flowers to grow. They re did my whole lawn, they swapped my mailbox, added a beautiful window box and fixed my fence. Very affordable pricing."

Maria T on March 2024

Offering Handyman & Maintenance Services in the Monterey county and surrounding areas. We repair and paint doors, windows, walls, ceilings, roofs and other parts of buildings. Remodelings, cabinetry, gardening etc. Un poquito de todo!

"Highly recommend ? I needed an upgrade in my front yard and they exceeded my expectations. They were able to build a concrete path and alongside they planted roots for beautiful flowers to grow. They re did my whole lawn, they swapped my mailbox, added a beautiful window box and fixed my fence. Very affordable pricing."

Maria T on March 2024


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Elijah Torres Painting

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Elijah Torres Painting

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

My name is Elijah Torres. Licensed painting contractor proudly serving Santa Cruz county, Monterey county & Silicon Valley. We are a team that takes pride in our craftsmanship where quality is by nature *ASK ABOUT DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS AND 1ST RESPONDERS!

"I could tell on the phone I was going to be pleased with Elijah, he had recommendations that proved very helpful. He showed up right on time. He was friendly and knowledgeable as well as very competent. It showed he took pride in his work. We will use him again and recommend him to friends."

Bill G on October 2023

My name is Elijah Torres. Licensed painting contractor proudly serving Santa Cruz county, Monterey county & Silicon Valley. We are a team that takes pride in our craftsmanship where quality is by nature *ASK ABOUT DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS AND 1ST RESPONDERS!

"I could tell on the phone I was going to be pleased with Elijah, he had recommendations that proved very helpful. He showed up right on time. He was friendly and knowledgeable as well as very competent. It showed he took pride in his work. We will use him again and recommend him to friends."

Bill G on October 2023


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Southwest Shine

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Southwest Shine

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated with a wide range of services to best-fit your solar panel, soft wash roof, gutters, home and exterior restoration and repair needs. Our services improve the value of your property by 5 to 10 percent according to The National Association of REALTORS®. Our team has the knowledge and uses the proper methods to clean your surfaces correctly with our two-phase system and without damage, where so many others apply too much pressure damaging and voiding ant warranty that may have come with the product or material. We will explain the best process to you upfront. We follow Federal and State laws, the local water recovery regulations here in California to make sure to keep our environment clean and homeowners covered under EPA regulations (clean water act). With the California water situation we have customized our solution and methods to save water by relying on a stronger solution to do the work and some extra prep work so the solution can concentrate on the deeper clean. We will explain the process and what to expect with you the customer so you have a complete understanding of our methods. Our solutions not only cleans and eradicate organic growth material but deters and helps destroy termites according to research and pest control systems and services so a roof and or house wash not only gets rid of harmful and unhealthy organic growth material but helps to kill and prevent termites as well, our solution introduces a unfriendly environment where they will not build their homes or colonies and direct contact will eradicate them. At Southwest Shine, our focus is on exceptional property management and maintenance of residential and commercial properties in the Bay Area. If you own a residential or commercial investment property and are looking for professional management and maintenance look no further! We provide full services that save you tens of thousands in major repairs or replacement cost. Our reputation is the best in the area – just ask our current clients. With our methods we help prolong your roof lifespan 10, 15 and even 20 years in some cases. During any of our processes we inspect the property and on roof washing we repairs and exposed nails, cracked tiles and check vents and flashing at no extra cost to you which no other sanitizing soft or pressure washing company does. We feel this is a must to protect the customers property and make sure or sure last longer and is more cost efficient than anyone in the industry.

"David did a great job for a reasonable price!"

Bruce O on December 2021

Family owned and operated with a wide range of services to best-fit your solar panel, soft wash roof, gutters, home and exterior restoration and repair needs. Our services improve the value of your property by 5 to 10 percent according to The National Association of REALTORS®. Our team has the knowledge and uses the proper methods to clean your surfaces correctly with our two-phase system and without damage, where so many others apply too much pressure damaging and voiding ant warranty that may have come with the product or material. We will explain the best process to you upfront. We follow Federal and State laws, the local water recovery regulations here in California to make sure to keep our environment clean and homeowners covered under EPA regulations (clean water act). With the California water situation we have customized our solution and methods to save water by relying on a stronger solution to do the work and some extra prep work so the solution can concentrate on the deeper clean. We will explain the process and what to expect with you the customer so you have a complete understanding of our methods. Our solutions not only cleans and eradicate organic growth material but deters and helps destroy termites according to research and pest control systems and services so a roof and or house wash not only gets rid of harmful and unhealthy organic growth material but helps to kill and prevent termites as well, our solution introduces a unfriendly environment where they will not build their homes or colonies and direct contact will eradicate them. At Southwest Shine, our focus is on exceptional property management and maintenance of residential and commercial properties in the Bay Area. If you own a residential or commercial investment property and are looking for professional management and maintenance look no further! We provide full services that save you tens of thousands in major repairs or replacement cost. Our reputation is the best in the area – just ask our current clients. With our methods we help prolong your roof lifespan 10, 15 and even 20 years in some cases. During any of our processes we inspect the property and on roof washing we repairs and exposed nails, cracked tiles and check vents and flashing at no extra cost to you which no other sanitizing soft or pressure washing company does. We feel this is a must to protect the customers property and make sure or sure last longer and is more cost efficient than anyone in the industry.

"David did a great job for a reasonable price!"

Bruce O on December 2021


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J.B Window Cleaning

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J.B Window Cleaning

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience

We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Call us today! Commercial & Residential

"Always on time….great crew! My neighbors use him, too. "

Jude M on October 2025

We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We develop lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there is no question on who to call. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Call us today! Commercial & Residential

"Always on time….great crew! My neighbors use him, too. "

Jude M on October 2025


Professional Powerwashing and Maintenance

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Professional Powerwashing and Maintenance

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Professional Powerwashing and Maintenance is a family-owned and operated whole exterior building and lot cleaning service from developing to delivering a quality cleaned built environment. Located in the Bay Area since 2014, our company has served the greater Bay Area with a five-star rated cleaning service. From vacuuming debris to 100%, chemical-free high-pressure steam cleaning Professional Powerwashing and Maintenance has the know-how and the fleet ready equipment to assist you in any clean-up from biohazardous to a * customer satisfaction guaranteed * clean. We pride ourselves on the quality of our services. Professional Powerwashing and Maintenance offers soft-to-high pressure washing of exterior surfaces. These include roofs, windows, walls, driveways, and walkways, which can be cleaned with ecological-friendly detergents while using a water recovery system to minimize wastewater disposal into the storm drain. Our number one goal is to promote a healthy community with our business and ensure a sustainable high-quality of life for our customers today and tomorrow.

Professional Powerwashing and Maintenance is a family-owned and operated whole exterior building and lot cleaning service from developing to delivering a quality cleaned built environment. Located in the Bay Area since 2014, our company has served the greater Bay Area with a five-star rated cleaning service. From vacuuming debris to 100%, chemical-free high-pressure steam cleaning Professional Powerwashing and Maintenance has the know-how and the fleet ready equipment to assist you in any clean-up from biohazardous to a * customer satisfaction guaranteed * clean. We pride ourselves on the quality of our services. Professional Powerwashing and Maintenance offers soft-to-high pressure washing of exterior surfaces. These include roofs, windows, walls, driveways, and walkways, which can be cleaned with ecological-friendly detergents while using a water recovery system to minimize wastewater disposal into the storm drain. Our number one goal is to promote a healthy community with our business and ensure a sustainable high-quality of life for our customers today and tomorrow.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Cutting the boards directly is one of the fastest ways to remove deck boards with hidden fasteners. Mark two parallel lines that are one-third of the total measurement on both ends and cut out the centerpiece. Then, remove the end of the board that doesn’t have a fastener. Finally, pry open the fastened side and pull it up to pop out the screw or access the fastener. This also allows you to salvage portions of boards for other projects.

Wood rot is not normally covered by insurance except in rare cases when it results from a covered event like a burst pipe. Wood rot is categorized as gradual, preventable damage, so most insurance policies won’t pay for claims to repair wood rot damage. Check your policy to find out if wood rot is covered before making a claim. 

Hangers are one way of attaching stair stringers to a deck. These metal hangers are usually adjustable, allowing you to find the ideal angle for a secure installation. They’re the best choice for installing longer staircases, such as one on a two-story deck, to reduce the load on the deck frame while keeping the stairs stable.

Deck repairs cost around $800 to $3,500. However, your cost depends on the type and severity of the repair, as well as the type of decking material you have. Other factors, like location and labor costs, impact the price, too. Boards and railings are the priciest parts of a deck to repair, while loose stairs are less expensive to fix.

If your contractor isn't sourcing your new porch columns for you, you can find them at your local home improvement store or hardware store. You can also order them online for delivery. If you want a unique look or want to save some money, you can also source porch columns from auctions and restore them before having them installed.

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