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Avatar for Green Life Lawn & Tree Service
Green Life Lawn & Tree Service
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

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"The pros did a fantastic job removing the snow from my walkway, porch, parking spaces and car. I would highly recommend them for any snow removal needs you may have the rest of winter."
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
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Townsley Contracting, LLC
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Townsley contracting is a great local contractor that backs up his work For a fair price. James is very prompt and personable to work with. Along with replacing our roof James has power washed house, deck, stained deck and fixed woodpecker holes on soffits. All good!"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Saints Property Solutions, LLC
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"Santos and his team did an amazing job with bush trimming and removal, as well as powerwashing our patio, deck and house. He was very professional, puctual and easy to work with. The price was very reasonable for the large amount of work he did and he even did extra cleanup work that not alot of handymen would do. Excellent, fast service and I would definitely contact him again for other work. Highly recommended!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Tolbert & Sons Custom Painting LLC
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent. They moved everything, sanded and prepped all surfaces and applied two coats of paint. When we discussed the job I forgot to ask him to paint the front door inside and outside so it wasn’t in the contract. I offered to pay extra, Chris said don’t worry about it and even bought the paint for the exterior of the door! The end result is a truly custom paint job that looks wonderful."
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Response time4 days
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
Lockhart Construction, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Lockhart Construction to address 2 issues with my home - a minor HVAC fix and installation of a crawlspace ventilation system. I couldn t be happier with the work and the price was very fair. Conversations with Jim and his team are very easy and he does quality, honest work. Highly recommend for any projects you need to complete."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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CB Home Improvements
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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CB Home Improvements is a local Remodeling and Handyman company that can do just about anything in and around the house for its customers. We focus on projects to make customers lives more enjoyable and functional in their own homes. We primarily do Kitchen Remodels, Bathroom Remodels, Decks (New builds, repairs, staining/seal), Doors and many more projects within the existing walls of your home. It could be a small drwall patch to a Multi month remodel of an entire house.

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Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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T A F Construction Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our mission is to be a construction contractor that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!\n

Response time2 days
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Local building codes don’t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.

Your deck may look or feel fuzzy after pressure washing because the high-pressure spray tears some wood fibers as it removes the outer layer of dead and discolored wood. This fuzzy effect is a normal part of the pressure-washing process and will go away on its own in a few weeks. You can opt to spot-sand your deck if you’d like to remove it more quickly.

While eco-friendly decking, also called composite decking, is a win for the environment because it consists of recycled materials, it has trade-offs. These sustainable options often come with steeper price tags, lack natural wood's warm look, and can become uncomfortably hot under full sun. Some composite materials can also become slick when wet, posing a potential hazard.

Most building codes list a minimum width of 36 inches and a maximum height of 7¾ inches. However, for the most comfort and spaciousness, you’ll want to aim for a width of at least 48 inches and a height of 7 inches. Again, it’s always a good idea to base your numbers off steps that you already use comfortably.

There are ways to clean your deck to help maintain a clean appearance. You can easily remove surface-level dirt and grime by wetting your deck with a hose and doing a quick scrub with store-bought deck cleaner monthly. 

However, investing in professional deck cleaning services near you at least twice a year is worth it. This service saves you time and ensures that your deck will avoid accidentally becoming scratched by blasting the pressure washer at the wrong angle.

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