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Gainey's Pressure Washing
5.0(
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Serving Live Oak, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan did a great job on our home and deck. He was even willing to come on a Sunday so the house would look good for our Thanksgiving guests. I would definitely recommend Gainey Pressure Washing."
Power Washed Home
Power Washed Home
Power Washed Home
Power Washed Home
Power Washed Home

+20

Response time30 mins
Response rate99%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Suwannee Sunshine Services LLC
5.0(
9
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Serving Live Oak, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had my tub taken out and converted to a walk in shower. Kevin actually was on the job for the 3 day construction from start to finish. They are clean efficient and the price was what was quoted. No bait and switch. Excellent work."
full remodel
full remodel
full remodel
full remodel
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Starshine Painting & Pressure Cleaning Inc.
4.5(
46
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Serving Live Oak, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Sal was very helpful in selecting colors and explaining all he was doing. He powerwashed the house, primed it, then filled in all the cracks, and then painted. Wonderful job. Have had many compliments."
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+13

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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All Area Fence
4.5(
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Serving Live Oak, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Melanie proved to be the most responsive contractor with whom I have worked in years. Could not get most of her competition to answer the phone or call me back. Crew did a quality job. Price was fair."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Luke's Painting Company
4.4(
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Serving Live Oak, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Luke was a gift! He responded quickly to my call and was able to start painting two days later. He was professional, knowledgeable, on time and always cognizant of the fact that I was working from home while he was painting. He meticulously painted my entire house and it looks amazing. I highly recommend Luke, you will not be disappointed."
After.. what an amazing difference!
After picture of the beautiful entryway
after picture of the fence
after.. beautiful color!
Exterior Painting in Sellers, SC

+76

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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M.B. Finishes
5.0(
5
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Serving Live Oak, FL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"Excellent!! In my newly purchased home, I wanted the color in the master bedroom changed. The existing paint job was excellent - I just wanted a different color (from blue to gray). When I showed Matt my choices he made a suggestion (a warmer gray as opposed to a cooler gray for the bedroom). I am so glad I followed his advice. Matt arrived on time with all tools and materials. He removed wall plates and covered trim. He asked me to look after the first coat to make sure he was doing what I wanted. Then, when finished - it was so beautiful! The color turned out to be perfect and completely covered the old color. The job was spotless in that there were no skipped spaces and no disturbance to the already perfectly done trim and closet door (which were white). Matt is so professional and also so personable. He is a dream to work with!!
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New white ceiling color and yellow on the walls, 2 coata. And 1 coat of oil primer
Old wall color and oil primer
Sanded, oil prime some bare wood spots, 2 coats of white exterior paint

+22

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The overhang, or nosing, of deck steps is another area that will be covered in building code requirements. The noses on your deck steps should have a minimum overhang of ¾ inch. For safety, usability, and code compliance, the nosing of deck steps should not extend past 1¼ inches.

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, you can build a deck over your outdoor HVAC unit, but you need to leave at least 5 feet of vertical clearance above the unit. If you don’t want your deck to be that high off the ground, you could build a floating deck in another part of your yard—again, as long as you leave at least 4 feet of horizontal space between the deck and your AC unit.

Before installing a deck, you must build a base for the deck to rest upon, often made of compacted soil or gravel. While gravel is an optional material, it helps with drainage. Some contractors also recommend installing a weed control membrane, which helps provide a solid foundation for the frame. In the case of an elevated deck, a pro will often lay down a concrete slab as a foundation. 

While the terms deck and porch are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct structures. A porch is a covered structure, usually attached to the front of a home, that offers protection from the elements. In contrast, a deck is an open, uncovered platform, often attached to the back or side of a home. Because porches have a roof, they typically require less maintenance than decks, but both features need regular cleaning and repairs to stay in good condition.

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