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Key Lime Property Maintenance, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Islamorada, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We are so happy we found Key Lime Maintenance! We met Drew shortly after purchasing our condo in Islamorada and he was exactly what we needed to get our condo refreshed. Right from the start we knew that his clear communication, attention to detail, and high standards would help us elevate our condo to be our dream space. And thatâ s exactly what he did - on time and within budget. We canâ t recommend Drew and Key Lime Maintenance enough!"
Response time1 day
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Kerr Construction and Remodeling, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Islamorada, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eric and Jackie reframed and installed siding on two sides of our house, installed new windows and doors, and rebuilt two decks. Quality and workmanship were outstanding. We will be using them again in the future."
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Tile job
Deck
Side view deck

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Response time9 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Paradise Soft Wash LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Islamorada, FL and surrounding areas

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"Wonderful! There was a build up of green mold and moss on screens. The pool deck had years of ground in dirt. All was cleaned to perfection leaving even the deck ready to repaint. Very reasonably priced and very professional."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

Building a deck isn't too hard if you’re handy with carpentry, have the necessary tools, and are willing to put effort into it. However, other factors, such as plans, permits, and design, can be hard if you don’t have experience in those areas.

Note: You’ll need another person to help you build the deck (especially for framing and setting the beams). Building a deck yourself will be very difficult if you don’t have an extra set of hands to help.

For a 12x20-foot (240-square-foot) deck, you can expect to pay between $7,200 and $14,400. This cost is based on a general price of $30 to $60 per square foot. The final price will depend on factors such as the decking material, design complexity, deck type, location, and local labor costs. Keep in mind that add-ons will increase the total; for example, adding an under-deck drainage system to a deck of this size could cost an additional $7,700.

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