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Avatar for Area 815 Painting and Restoration
Area 815 Painting and Restoration
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Serving German Valley, IL and surrounding areas

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Welcome to Area 815 Painting!\n\nAt Area 815 Painting, we?re committed to delivering high-quality painting and exterior cleaning services with honest communication, dependable service, and attention to detail. Whether you need a single room painted, a full interior or exterior repaint, deck staining, cabinet refinishing, pressure washing, or gutter cleaning, we treat every project as if it were our own home.\n\nWe offer free estimates, transparent pricing, and work hard to ensure every customer is completely satisfied from start to finish. No job is too big or too small?we?re here to help you improve and protect your property.\n\nIf you?re looking for a reliable, locally owned company that takes pride in quality workmanship and excellent customer service, we?d love the opportunity to earn your business.\n\nContact us today for your free estimate!\nArea 815 Painting\n? (608) 449-9224

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JB Deck & Fence Renewal
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Serving German Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"JB Deck and Fence was GREAT to work with! Very friendly and professional. Prompt and courteous. Our deck looks amazing! I would highly recommend this company and will definitely work with them again!"
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Kirt Johnson Construction
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Serving German Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

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"The bathroom entailed extensive work new floor, cabinets, walls, plumbing and electrical. His work was excellent and whenever there was a problem he took pains in explaining to us what the problem was and how he had fixed it. The out side professionals ie. electrician, plumbery, and plasterers he brought in were the best I,''ve encountered.
The front porch in a 90 year aldose posed some  problems. First we found that there were no footings underneath the front section of the porch. Kirt showed us the problem gave us the best options to remedy it and then fixed it. All the other work he has done has been top quality and to highest professional standards.
About 10 years ago we had a contractor re do a kitchen and bathroom. It was our first experience at remodeling and we thought we had done our home work. It turned out to me a long night maire. In contrast working with Kirt has been a positive experience and he will be the one I call for futher remodeling.
Some of the things about Kirt that the bid amount never tells you that put him in a class of superior professional are:
He is always on time and if there is a delay he contacts you and explains why.
He goes to pains to explain what a problem is and what can/needs to be done to fix it correcrly. He does not do junk work . It is either done right or he will not do it.
In a couple of cases it was almost comical when he would go over something explaining the problem and I honestly could not tell there was any thing that was not perfect. Ie. As our house is 90 years old one would expect that very little would be plumb or squarer. When putting in the back splash in the bathroom even the new walls were not perfectley plumb, so there was a slight hight difference in one end to the another. Kirt had to point this out to us but I still can't see it. What a professional!"
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MIKE SPOHR BUILDERS
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Serving German Valley, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike,Did all the work himself and kept us in the loop each day. He also clean up daily.He did not try to upsell us but did point out the product differences we could use.He offers a great guarantee too!"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.

To maximize the utility of space under a deck, it’s important to keep this area dry and clean. One way to prevent the area from becoming too wet is to install an under-deck draining system. This affordable home upgrade channels water away from the deck and provides usable space for storage or a functional area below a second-story deck. Not only will this be a useful maintenance upgrade, it can boost your home’s property value.

There are ways to clean your deck to help maintain a clean appearance. You can easily remove surface-level dirt and grime by wetting your deck with a hose and doing a quick scrub with store-bought deck cleaner monthly. 

However, investing in professional deck cleaning services near you at least twice a year is worth it. This service saves you time and ensures that your deck will avoid accidentally becoming scratched by blasting the pressure washer at the wrong angle.

Homeowners should build their floating decks at least 18 inches off the ground. Having it at this height will allow for better airflow underneath and help prevent moisture-related problems like warping or rot. That being said, local guidelines for deck heights may vary depending on where you live.

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