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Top-Rated Deck maintenance specialists in Essex - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Sky City Home Improvement, LLC
Sky City Home Improvement, LLC
4.4(
91
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Essex, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sky City took our old wooden deck away and gave us a beautiful new deck. The process was without problems. The workers were neat with the supplies and produced a wonderful deck. The owner kept us informed as the process went on. Thank you , Sky City!!"
Waterbyry build new deck
Waterbyry build new deck
Waterbyry build new deck
Waterbyry build new deck
New deck (Mystic CT)2016

+297

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dave The Fixer
4.9(
24
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Essex, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dave installed kitchen faucet, and is repairing my Island drawers. He will also be giving me a price to build an outdoor deck, fix some doors in the house and some other projects that I have not even thought of yet. He cleans everything up when finished, and my dog even liked him. Good Guy."
Complete Cellar
Entrance and Liquor Alcove
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Outstanding Pressure Washing Service
5.0(
20
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Essex, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nelson, came to my home last night to power wash my back porch, which has composite decking on it. Nelson went above and beyond, very personable, very thorough, the cost was good and I am so pleased. I would recommend this man in a heartbeat. Nelson was his first name and he is a beacon Falls resident and I know who will be power washing from now on at my house. Thank you so so much."
#1002 Ranch
#1002 Ranch
#1002 Ranch
#1002 Ranch
#1002 Ranch right front

+9

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A-1 Painting Contractors
4.0(
12
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Essex, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"John and his crew did an excellent job prepping and painting the exterior of our house and garage -- both 2-story buildings. They came one day and power washed everything. Very thorough job! Then they came back a few days later and sanded and sanded -- much more than we thought they would. They pointed out anything that needed to be replaced and offered to replace them if we wanted. They primed a whole lot more than we thought they would which was great. Then the paint and the trim paint. Great job!! Thanks John, Kelly, and Brian!"
After 22 Main Street!
Before 22 Main Street..
Making your house stand out in the neighborhood!
Another Farmwood neighborhood home in Colchester
Brought this old Mill house back to life!

+30

Response time50 mins
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance FAQs, answered by experts

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.

The “best” material is in the eye of the beholder, as each common decking material boasts its pros and cons. Poured concrete is the best budget-friendly option, but composite wood brings high-grade aesthetics without breaking the bank. Wood is the most traditional material, but it requires more maintenance than some other materials. In other words, do your research before settling on a deck material to find the one that’s best for your pool.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

Before installing any materials under the deck for removing moisture, you should perform some prep work on the ground. Work the dirt under the deck to create a grade away from the home. A grade of at least six inches for every 10 feet works well. Do not leave a gap between the dirt and the home’s foundation where water could pool. Once you or a contractor regrades the dirt under the deck, you then can add materials over the top.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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