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Brian Slauch Renovation Contractor

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Brian Slauch Renovation Contractor

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
24 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Brian was very dependable and got the job done. We are having him back to do another home improvement."

Nancy A on November 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Brian was very dependable and got the job done. We are having him back to do another home improvement."

Nancy A on November 2025


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EZ Exteriors

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EZ Exteriors

4.33(
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15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Since 2010, EZ Exteriors has been your trusted local contractor for high-quality roofing and siding services. With a commitment to craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting results, we make every step of your exterior project seamless and stress-free. Whether you're replacing an aging roof or updating your home's siding for a fresh new look, we're here to deliver professional results that stand the test of time. As a TrexPro® Platinum Certified Contractor, we are also proud specialists in composite decking and deck materials from Trex-the world's #1 decking brand. Our team is trained and certified to bring your dream outdoor space to life with expert precision and trusted products. We are also proud members of the Klaus Roofing Systems Network, a dedicated group of roofing contractors throughout North America who hold their work to the highest standards. 100% Financing Available!! Ask Us How!! Accepts all major credit cards.

"Barn roof was replaced "

Lisa Z on October 2025

Since 2010, EZ Exteriors has been your trusted local contractor for high-quality roofing and siding services. With a commitment to craftsmanship, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting results, we make every step of your exterior project seamless and stress-free. Whether you're replacing an aging roof or updating your home's siding for a fresh new look, we're here to deliver professional results that stand the test of time. As a TrexPro® Platinum Certified Contractor, we are also proud specialists in composite decking and deck materials from Trex-the world's #1 decking brand. Our team is trained and certified to bring your dream outdoor space to life with expert precision and trusted products. We are also proud members of the Klaus Roofing Systems Network, a dedicated group of roofing contractors throughout North America who hold their work to the highest standards. 100% Financing Available!! Ask Us How!! Accepts all major credit cards.

"Barn roof was replaced "

Lisa Z on October 2025


Middletown Home Improvements

5.00(
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Middletown Home Improvements

5.00(
6
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ray and his team are phenomenal. They make sure to get you want you want and work. Hard to ensure you are happy. Rayâ s team is also creative and will work to find solutions to make a layout work for you. Couldnâ t be happier!"

Jessica B on April 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Ray and his team are phenomenal. They make sure to get you want you want and work. Hard to ensure you are happy. Rayâ s team is also creative and will work to find solutions to make a layout work for you. Couldnâ t be happier!"

Jessica B on April 2024


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Eagle Fencing & Tree Services LLC

4.95(
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Eagle Fencing & Tree Services LLC

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Eagle Fencing and Tree Services is a locally trusted company specializing in high-quality fencing and professional tree care. We provide a full range of services, including fence installation, repair, and replacement, as well as tree trimming, removal, and property clean-ups. Our mission is to deliver reliable workmanship, fair pricing, and outstanding customer service that homeowners can count on. Whether you need a brand-new fence to secure and enhance your property, or safe and efficient tree services to keep your yard looking its best, Eagle Fencing and Tree Services is here to help. We take pride in honest work, attention to detail, and treating every project like it’s our own home.

"William did a post and rail fence and closed in 2 acres of property at my home. He was very professional, the workmanship was outstanding and he delivered the project on time and budget. I highly recommend them."

Michael P on September 2025

Eagle Fencing and Tree Services is a locally trusted company specializing in high-quality fencing and professional tree care. We provide a full range of services, including fence installation, repair, and replacement, as well as tree trimming, removal, and property clean-ups. Our mission is to deliver reliable workmanship, fair pricing, and outstanding customer service that homeowners can count on. Whether you need a brand-new fence to secure and enhance your property, or safe and efficient tree services to keep your yard looking its best, Eagle Fencing and Tree Services is here to help. We take pride in honest work, attention to detail, and treating every project like it’s our own home.

"William did a post and rail fence and closed in 2 acres of property at my home. He was very professional, the workmanship was outstanding and he delivered the project on time and budget. I highly recommend them."

Michael P on September 2025


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Saints Property Solutions, LLC

4.93(
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Saints Property Solutions, LLC

4.93(
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Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Santos Handyman is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The work was thorough, complete and quality."

DAVID D on November 2024

Santos Handyman is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The work was thorough, complete and quality."

DAVID D on November 2024


"Theo was easy to work with and very polite. It was very important to him that I was satisfied with his work. Thank you Theo!"

Crystal A on May 2022

Theo Forrest General Contracting is a family owned and operated contracting company specializing in painting and siding. we make it our goal to make sure every costumer is satisfied and every project exceeds expectation! For a free estimate call 302-584-7680

"Theo was easy to work with and very polite. It was very important to him that I was satisfied with his work. Thank you Theo!"

Crystal A on May 2022


JLF Construction

4.73(
96
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JLF Construction

4.73(
96
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in both synthetic and traditional stucco siding, as well as a variety of carpentry related tasks to include framing, doors, and windows. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Here at, JLF Construction, we are also bi-lingual, in both English and Spanish, and are happy to discuss your project further! We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I hired JLF Construction to finish some spackle and paint our nursery. I wish I never did. I had Jose come out to give a quote. He looked everything over and immediately shot of a price way too high for what the scope of work was. I was providing all materials and tools just needed labor. I told him we would think it over and get back to him. From that day on he continued to harass me with phone calls and texts wanting me to hire him. Finally I explained we felt the price was too high and we'd be getting additional quotes. He then negotiated down to what I thought was a fair price and we hired him. He sold me on how he had over 40 years of experience. Showing pictures of work he recently completed that we liked. We set up a day for him to come out and do the work. I was working when he had the availability and my wife was home. She text me saying there were 3 people here total and she didn't think it was going too well. She said she thinks I need to look everything over but he was demanding payment and wouldn't leave. I text Jose and explained I wouldn't agree to pay until I was home to see the work completed. To my amazement when I got home the room looked awful. He had let his 20 year old son who had no experience cut in the paint. Lines weren't straight, paint on my ceiling in some areas and other areas paint didn't even go all the way up the wall and it wasn't a double coat cut in. The white paint under showed through where they cut in. I immediately called Jose expressing my concerns and he started threatening me, insulting me and telling me I want something for nothing. He threatened to come to my house the next day. My wife who is pregnant was afraid so I agreed to just pay him. He then offered to send his son back out but he refused to come fix it himself since he wasn't the one who did the cutting in. I refused. I was so disappointed after seeing all of his great reviews. I wish I never came across his business. We had to pay a professional painter to come out and fix the issues. Luckily they didn't try to change and arm and a leg. If I could tell anyone to look elsewhere when considering these guys I would. Also, just a side note he had his sons wash out the paint in my yard causing my grass to die. I had them on camera the entire time doing it and asked multiple times to please stop since I pay for lawn treatments. This entire experience ended up costing me more than what we budgeted."

Luke C on September 2024

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in both synthetic and traditional stucco siding, as well as a variety of carpentry related tasks to include framing, doors, and windows. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Here at, JLF Construction, we are also bi-lingual, in both English and Spanish, and are happy to discuss your project further! We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I hired JLF Construction to finish some spackle and paint our nursery. I wish I never did. I had Jose come out to give a quote. He looked everything over and immediately shot of a price way too high for what the scope of work was. I was providing all materials and tools just needed labor. I told him we would think it over and get back to him. From that day on he continued to harass me with phone calls and texts wanting me to hire him. Finally I explained we felt the price was too high and we'd be getting additional quotes. He then negotiated down to what I thought was a fair price and we hired him. He sold me on how he had over 40 years of experience. Showing pictures of work he recently completed that we liked. We set up a day for him to come out and do the work. I was working when he had the availability and my wife was home. She text me saying there were 3 people here total and she didn't think it was going too well. She said she thinks I need to look everything over but he was demanding payment and wouldn't leave. I text Jose and explained I wouldn't agree to pay until I was home to see the work completed. To my amazement when I got home the room looked awful. He had let his 20 year old son who had no experience cut in the paint. Lines weren't straight, paint on my ceiling in some areas and other areas paint didn't even go all the way up the wall and it wasn't a double coat cut in. The white paint under showed through where they cut in. I immediately called Jose expressing my concerns and he started threatening me, insulting me and telling me I want something for nothing. He threatened to come to my house the next day. My wife who is pregnant was afraid so I agreed to just pay him. He then offered to send his son back out but he refused to come fix it himself since he wasn't the one who did the cutting in. I refused. I was so disappointed after seeing all of his great reviews. I wish I never came across his business. We had to pay a professional painter to come out and fix the issues. Luckily they didn't try to change and arm and a leg. If I could tell anyone to look elsewhere when considering these guys I would. Also, just a side note he had his sons wash out the paint in my yard causing my grass to die. I had them on camera the entire time doing it and asked multiple times to please stop since I pay for lawn treatments. This entire experience ended up costing me more than what we budgeted."

Luke C on September 2024


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E&H Contractors

4.88(
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E&H Contractors

4.88(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our deck building and remodeling, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"E&H completed initial power wash of home and front walkway— excellent. Honest, reliable & highly skilled construction and building expertise, will bring them back."

Liz F on April 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our deck building and remodeling, and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you.

"E&H completed initial power wash of home and front walkway— excellent. Honest, reliable & highly skilled construction and building expertise, will bring them back."

Liz F on April 2025


Garrett Custom Building

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Garrett Custom Building

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43 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of deck services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of deck services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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David Docherty Contracting

4.89(
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David Docherty Contracting

4.89(
223
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 local quotes requested

At David Docherty Painting, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"They are very efficient and get the job done in a timely manner."

Jing Z on October 2025

At David Docherty Painting, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"They are very efficient and get the job done in a timely manner."

Jing Z on October 2025

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Decks and Porches questions, answered by experts

While building your deck, you might come across something called the four-inch sphere rule. Essentially, this railing requirement for a deck states that a four-inch ball should not be able to fit through any gap in the deck railings. The gap between spindles and between the decking and the bottom of the railing must be less than four inches to prevent small children or pets from squeezing through the gap.

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.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

If you have wood decking, there are several common deck problems that you might encounter. For example, your natural wood boards may fade over time due to things like sunlight, weather, and debris. On top of that, some types of wood decking can rot, grow mold, and attract destructive pests—including termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers.

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