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Just The Handyman
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh did an amazing job with my new deck project. The demolition and disposal of the old deck and construction of the new deck was top notch. He is very reliable, works quickly, and communicates well."
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Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
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Precision Construction & Remodeling
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Over all everything went very well. Very professional any question I had or concerns I would get a quick and assuring answer. Kept a very clean work area no mess. I would definitely hire them again."
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Addition,Drywall, Paint, Finish Carpenty an Flooring
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Top Notch Renovations Facebook
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They built a very nice deck for me in only 2 days and I was quite happy with the price. Really good guys, they worked through some very cold and windy weather to get it finished."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Essence Construction, LLC
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Serving Baxter, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

"Easy to visit with. Answered questions I had. Work involved more expensive on the deck than first thought. Scott was great to call me and showed me what was needed and why. The deck turned out fantastic & went well with new siding we'd just done. Would call them again for a project.. Very professional.."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
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Deck Repair questions, answered by experts

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

You typically don’t need a railing and handrails on a deck that’s less than 30 inches from the ground. However, consider adding them regardless. Railings provide additional safety for you and your guests who use your deck—plus, railings give the deck a more finished look than it would have without them.

Building a deck is often worth the investment, not only because it provides more utility to your yard and gives you more space to entertain but also because decks tend to add value to your home. Keep in mind that second-story decks often require concrete footings, which means they will bump up your property taxes, while decks built on the first story generally don’t require a permanent foundation and won’t affect your taxes. Even with the tax increase, decks are usually a good investment in the long run.

No. In most cases, it’s not colder or freezing temperatures that affect decking materials but the amount of moisture that seeps into the materials as a result. For example, wood decking material is more likely to suffer from rot or decay when exposed to excess moisture from snow or ice. An extreme change in temperature can cause wood to expand or contract, but only if it’s not properly treated beforehand.

In most cases, your deck will need some form of deck footing to hold it in place, preventing moisture from rotting your wood and decreasing your deck’s lifespan. Concrete deck blocks are the most common type of footing for floating decks. Some homeowners use ground-level deck footings. For added security, consider digging and laying your ground-level footings below ground.

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