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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with David's responsiveness and every member of his crew was a pleasure. They completely removed the kitchen floor (and several layers of subfloor) in my 100+ year-old home, made repairs to floor joists and installed new flooring that looks beautiful. It was an evolving project and I appreciated the team's flexibility and speed with which they completed the project."
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1817

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Outstanding Pressure Washing Service
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recommend this company to friends all the time! Hired him to do certain things around my house and he did my deck, shudders, walkways, and windows is part of his cleaning and while he was here I asked him to to do my garage and he did and included them and no extra charge! His prices are reasonable and equal to others in are! Will have him back when needed!"
#1002 Ranch
#1002 Ranch
#1002 Ranch
#1002 Ranch
#1002 Ranch right front

+9

Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Best Home Performance, LLC
4.7(
26
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did my attic, they did my whole house. He does a great job, he is a gentleman, and he is reasonable and fair. He also does some carpentry too. Highly recommended. He is an asset to everybody."
Garage wall in Wallingfor
Insulation
Insulation
Insulation
Insulation

+2

Response time11 hrs
Response rate96%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lifes Hiccups
4.7(
3
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This pro did an outstanding job clearing my driveway. He made a path to my oil refill without my asking..and I was very glad! He spread salt too. The only problem was that he came 2 days after the storm; my son missed two days of work because the snow was so deep. I am a new customer and will give this company another chance to clear us out in a more timely manner. I am grateful for their attention to my rather long driveway!"
Snow Removal
Snow Removal
Snow Removal
Snow Removal
Snow Removal

+52

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A-1 Painting Contractors
4.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Hartford, 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 questions, answered by experts

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

In many areas, a floating deck that isn’t connected to your home and stays under 200 square feet and below 30 inches in height may not need a permit. These freestanding structures are often considered low-risk, which can simplify the building process. However, building codes vary greatly based on location. Before investing in any home improvement project, check with your local permitting office for deck-building guidelines.

You can nail or screw composite decking, but 3-inch decking screws are the better fastener choice. Unlike nails, decking screws won’t back out of the composite material over time. There’s also little danger of splitting composite material when driving screws, so you don’t need to pre-drill holes unless otherwise recommended by your decking manufacturer.

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.

Footings for ground-level decks need to be at least 12 inches deep, and some areas require them to be even deeper. A standard range for deck footings is anywhere from 12 to 48 inches. The minimum footing depth is determined by an area’s frost line and soil conditions. If you’re unsure how deep to install deck footings, check local building codes to find the minimum footing depth in your area. 

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