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Avatar for Supreme Painting and Maintenance
Supreme Painting and Maintenance
4.8(
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Serving Higganum, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was the easiest home maintenance project that I have ever booked. I got an immediate response when I requested a quote, received my quote in 24 hours, and had a beautiful power washing job done on my home, deck, and patio, the very next day. I highly recommend!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dave The Fixer
4.9(
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Serving Higganum, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dave, can fix anything! From our broken screen doors to cementing, and repairing our outdoor front rail that was looseâ ¦.and everything in between. He is a great guy that is punctual, knowledgeable, takes pride in his work, and is priced reasonably."
Complete Cellar
Entrance and Liquor Alcove
Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Leonard's Masonry Service, LLC
5.0(
36
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Serving Higganum, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work repairing my stone wall at a very affordable price. They were able to complete my project and add drainage in a days work, very responsive and professional"
Paver patio
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beachfront Softwash
4.7(
49
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Serving Higganum, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pre-treatment (mostly bleach, which leaves a putrid smell for days) left stains on my deck furniture (table, chairs, umbrella, glider, grill cover, and lounge chairs). This could have been avoided if items had been covered properly or removed. The power washing job itself on my deck and rails was satisfactory."
cedar softwash before and after
vinyl siding wash
Power wash Deck
concreate pressure wash
Aluminum house wash

+19

Response time7 hrs
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for M Adorno, LLC
M Adorno, LLC
4.2(
37
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Serving Higganum, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a plumbing emergency. The contractor responded very quickly and fixed the problem with no delay. Very professional. Highly recommend."
Shorline Bath
Shorline Bath
Shorline Bath
Shorline Bath
Shorline Bath

+2

Response time10 hrs
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Best Home Performance, LLC
4.7(
25
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Serving Higganum, 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%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

Yes, Ipe is more expensive than Trex decking—both in terms of materials and installation (plus, Ipe trees are endangered). On average, Ipe decking costs $10 to $25 per square foot, while Trex decking costs $5 to $12 per square foot. Because Ipe is harder to work with, the price of installation is higher, too. For Ipe decking, you’ll pay between $20 and $45 per square foot for labor. However, with Trex decking, the labor costs range from $8 to $22 per square foot.

Staining and sealing the underside of a deck creates a moisture barrier but traps water in the boards, quickly leading to rot. No matter how well you seal the above deck, water still gets through via nails and screw heads on the surface. Allow this water to flow naturally under the deck, where it is routed through the drainage system.

What goes under your floating deck depends on your preferences. Some homeowners put landscaping fabric underneath their decks to prevent weeds from popping up through the boards. Others choose to build a floating deck over grass or gravel. However, it’s best not to set your deck directly on the ground. Instead, set your deck on blocks to keep it elevated enough to prevent moisture from rotting the wood.

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