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Eagle Home Repair Services
4.9(
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Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Javier and his team with Eagle really build me a great deck on a difficult foundation. Their communication, quality of construction, and cleanup were very professional and much appreciated. The Work was done in a timely manner. I have worked with quite a few contractors as of late and there are very few who are reliable, responsible and take pride in what they do here in the north Georgia area! Highly recommended!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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H&E Remodeling and Handyman Services
4.8(
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Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired Dereck and his crew for a small deck and steps with handrails, tongue and groove ceiling finishes, concrete patio entrance with steps, under deck skirting closure, small eyebrow roof over a door, corrugated metal siding some walls, and staining to complete our project. Dereck and his guys were easy going, knowledgeable, transparent, communicated well, respectful, and were there to make sure we were happy with the finished job. Looking forward to working with them again in the future! Thanks guys!"
Private art studio
Private art studio
Private art studio
Private art studio
Private art studio

+30

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Masterfix Home Services LLC
4.3(
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Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Masterfix 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 10 years of industry experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are mindful of our client's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Installed door
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Sarasota Service King, Inc.
4.6(
55
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Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent work and will always use them. This was out 2nd project using them and will continue to use them always. Definitely recommend and 5 stars all the way!!!"
Kitchen After Remodel
Kitchen Before Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Stanford's Home Improvements and Repairs
4.4(
14
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Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time we have hired Josh. He shows up when he says, does what he says, does it well and charges a reasonable price. Josh installed gutter guards and repaired parts of our deck. I definitely recommend Josh Stanford for many of your needs, you will not be disappointed."
Garage
Garage framed
Garage finished
Hand rails
Hand rails

+9

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Mountain View Home Services
5.0(
7
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Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Joshua is multi talented he has done door installation, washer repair and landscaping services in and around my home. I have experienced professional service and expertise from Joshua and I simply cannot say enough about his integrity and honesty while working for me. If I ever need more extensive work, framing, building, staining or repairs I would certainly contact Joshua because I trust his advice and his experience. Thank you Joshua for jobs well done!"
Barn style shower door
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Reliable Remodel & Home Services, LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Ellijay, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Reliable Remodel was not only professional and on time, they were worth every penny. When they started the repair job, a bigger issue relating to safety was noticed. We were provided with several options of resolution that were all cost effective. Despite the extra work needed for the safety issue, RR still completed the job on time. Every crew member was courteous and hard working. We will definitely use them again for projects as they come up."
Kitchen Remodel
Exterior Painting on Railing and Stairs
Exterior Painting on Railing and Stairs
Upstairs Remodel
Upstairs Remodel

+9

Response time30 mins
Response rate95%
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

Space deck handrail posts four to six feet apart. If the posts are more than six feet apart, the railing will be less able to withstand lateral forces and is more susceptible to breaking. Additionally, railing posts that are more than six feet apart may not be up to code, and you may face fines and be required to reinstall the posts to bring them up to code.

That depends on the condition of your deck. An older deck that looks drab, worn, or has multiple damaged boards might be worth replacing before selling. However, if your deck is in good condition, you can simply clean, repaint, or stain it.

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, there should be a small gap between the house and the deck, usually no more than ½ to ¾ of an inch. This space allows water and moisture to flow through instead of pooling against the side of your house. It also lets flashing protect your siding from runoff, which is one of the most common issues with decks.

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