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Cal Preserving

4.82(
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Cal Preserving

4.82(
157
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
96 local quotes requested

Super Service Award Winner 10 years in a row and almost 35 years of experience serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area! When it comes to wooden decks, fences, siding, etc., we are leading the industry in cleaning, restoring, refinishing, preserving (staining, sealing) and maintaining all exterior wooden surfaces that are not painted. We do not do new construction, but we do make small repairs. One of our goals is to deliver the highest quality customer service and knowledge of exterior wood restoration, preservation and maintenance. Our policy is that we don't take a dime of your money until the work is done and you are happy. Knowledge about the product is one thing, but delivering outstanding service and running a solid company is equally important. Our mission is to advocate for your money and give good honest advice whether or not you decide to hire us.

"I had an outdoor playground set. Adrian was professional and hard-working. Great communication and he brought all the required tools and equipment. He showed up first thing in the morning on a short notice and it was all done before the end of the day. The assembly looks great and I know the kids will love it!"

Angelica C on April 2023

Super Service Award Winner 10 years in a row and almost 35 years of experience serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area! When it comes to wooden decks, fences, siding, etc., we are leading the industry in cleaning, restoring, refinishing, preserving (staining, sealing) and maintaining all exterior wooden surfaces that are not painted. We do not do new construction, but we do make small repairs. One of our goals is to deliver the highest quality customer service and knowledge of exterior wood restoration, preservation and maintenance. Our policy is that we don't take a dime of your money until the work is done and you are happy. Knowledge about the product is one thing, but delivering outstanding service and running a solid company is equally important. Our mission is to advocate for your money and give good honest advice whether or not you decide to hire us.

"I had an outdoor playground set. Adrian was professional and hard-working. Great communication and he brought all the required tools and equipment. He showed up first thing in the morning on a short notice and it was all done before the end of the day. The assembly looks great and I know the kids will love it!"

Angelica C on April 2023


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Cal Preserving, Inc.

4.63(
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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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L&L HANDYMAN SERVICES

5.00(
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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

5.00(
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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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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


RF Construction

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RF Construction

2.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
11 years of experience

No job is too big or too small. Our company delivers a 5 star service right at your door for any type of construction & Handyman service or repairs. Our company believes in providing an excellent service for return business in the future. We Do sub-contract with professional licensed contractors as well as helping you get connected with the best architects in bay area that can help you design your custom house. We do give free estimates either by phone, E-mail and in-person. We accept cards, checks.

"Sorry Don’t hire as a handyman Needed fixture installed....upside down Fix flush on toilet.....nope still not flushing after I paid $9 for a new part Fix duct on drier ...yes duct tape worked Total paid $159. And I have to hire someone else to finish the job.....too hurried and ship shod"

Klara T on March 2018

No job is too big or too small. Our company delivers a 5 star service right at your door for any type of construction & Handyman service or repairs. Our company believes in providing an excellent service for return business in the future. We Do sub-contract with professional licensed contractors as well as helping you get connected with the best architects in bay area that can help you design your custom house. We do give free estimates either by phone, E-mail and in-person. We accept cards, checks.

"Sorry Don’t hire as a handyman Needed fixture installed....upside down Fix flush on toilet.....nope still not flushing after I paid $9 for a new part Fix duct on drier ...yes duct tape worked Total paid $159. And I have to hire someone else to finish the job.....too hurried and ship shod"

Klara T on March 2018



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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

No, it isn’t necessary to skirt a deck, but investing in the cost to install deck skirting can bring more value to your home. Not only does deck skirting make the deck look more complete, but it can also turn otherwise unused space beneath the deck into useful storage space.

Deck skirting shouldn’t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.

No, you don’t need a permit to repair and replace a few boards on an existing deck. However, if you’re making structural changes to the deck or tearing down the old one and building a new one, you will likely need a permit. Check with your local municipality for the regulations and rules in your area, or ask a local contractor who builds decks for advice.

Even if your deck is properly constructed with a solid foundation, it doesn’t always mean it can handle the extra weight of a sunroom. Always call in a structural engineer to perform a deck inspection to evaluate the quality and structural integrity of the deck before building. You may need to reinforce the foundations and joists, and with decks in poor condition, it might be better to tear them down and start again. A pro can help you decide.

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

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