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Avatar for Handyman Connection of Rockford
Handyman Connection of Rockford
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Candlewick Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great job done by Kyle and Richard. The cleaned and repaired our gutters as well as put up handrails, spreading insulation in our attic and fixed a gable trim piece."
EDPM
Beofre
EPDM
Before
Gutter in the soffit

+11

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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T Win Services
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Candlewick Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

""Highly recommend T win Services! They were incredibly efficient, fast, and did a fantastic job. Truly very good at what they do—I couldn't be happier with their work. Will definitely use them again!""
Small Bathroom Remodel
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Cottage and Coast
New to Angi
Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Candlewick Lake, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

You may know us as O'Connell's Landscaping, owned and operated by Jenni and Glenn O'Connell. We are making some exciting changes. For years now, we have been offering exceptional landscaping and outdoor construction services including brick paving and deck building. About five years ago, we expanded our offerings based on customer requests, offering a variety of home remodeling and repair services. For this reason, we decided our company name and brand needed a little remodeling of its own!!. What won't change is our commitment to providing quality work and exceptional service. We pride ourselves on providing reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR EXCITING UPDATES!

Response time12 hrs
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Ayala The Paintman Services
4.9(
85
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Candlewick Lake, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Would definitely hire again! Our deck looks brand new...very impressed. We needed replacement of some rotting boards and to repaint our two tiered deck. The finished project was outstanding!"
Deck Maintenance.
Interior painted.
Siding Staining
House Painting
Sidding and trim painting.

+410

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Most building codes require that spindles or balusters on deck and stair railings be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard, often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' is designed to prevent small children or pets from slipping through the railing. A good way to visualize this is that a 4-inch sphere should not be able to pass between two spindles. For the same safety reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck floor should also be no more than four inches. As a general guideline, professionals often install three balusters per foot of railing. However, since specific requirements can vary by location, it is crucial to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

Deck stairs should have at least three stringers rather than two. The recommended minimum width for stairs is 36 inches, and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends at least three cut stringers to provide sufficient support on wood decking stairs of this width. Generally, stringers should be a maximum of 16 inches apart for wood decking and 12 inches apart for more flexible composite decking.

In general, you need a footing at each corner of your deck, and within 8 feet of each other. So, how many you need depends on the size and shape of your deck, plus any local building codes. It also depends on factors like the load capacity of your soil and the weight of your deck. You can find a footing calculator online or contact a pro for support.

A deck that isn’t attached to a house is called a floating or freestanding deck. These standalone decks are built near ground level, so they usually don’t need deck stairs. Some don’t even require permits. Generally speaking, building a floating deck is faster and more DIY-friendly than constructing one that’s connected to your home.

Yes, you can build a pool deck yourself, but it takes precision, a lot of time, and many specific tools. You’ll need to create a deck plan, be careful with measurements, cut each piece of wood, secure the pieces properly, and ensure the deck meets building codes. Building a deck around a pool is a rewarding DIY, but it’s time- and labor-intensive, so thoughtfully consider your abilities and the time you have before embarking on this DIY.

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