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Noah Deck Repair
5.0(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Noah Deck Repair did an outstanding job on repairing, power washing and staining my deck. They were professional and were able to accommodate my schedule. They also were able to expedite the process given that rain was in the forecast in the upcoming days. I highly recommend them for any deck repairs or staining project that you might have."
Balcony rebuilt
Balcony rebuilt
Deck restoration
Deck restoration
Deck restoration

+13

44 neighbors recently requested a quote
My Property Masters
3.7(
210
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I spoke with Daniel on 1st day, we conversed back and forth. Right away he stated they could fix the door to close properly. Sent pics, he gave quote and stuck by that amount. Later we wanted door plate done as well. Extra amount was fair. The worker was most efficient and no nonsense, didn't stop until he was done. Very happy. Will choose again for other projects for sure."
Response time8 hrs
293 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Affordable Services 4 You
3.4(
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Here at Affordable Services 4 You, we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade, and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We can give you quality remodels at affordable prices.

Kitchen
Kitchen
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Kitchen
Foyer

+73

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Margaret Smith
New to Angi

Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

I am a handyman with a range of experience from over a decade, including: lawn care, property upkeep, exterior cleaning, interior cleaning, trash removal, demolition work, and much more. I am local to Lake Geneva and I am willing to travel to the surrounding area to assist you with whatever home project needs completing. Please feel free to reach out to connect about your next project!

RFB A Complete Drywall Co
4.6(
288
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! I honestly cannot say enough about Rob and his crew! The RFB team has to be the most friendly and detail oriented service team I have ever contracted. From quote to completion, the experience with these guys has been phenomenal! I received 2 quotes prior to start both from Angie's List and both A rated services. Quote #1: The first service to come in and quote was very reputable and friendly, but continued to make comments on how much detail work there was to be done and how any of the smaller patch areas would require a full wall, ceiling, etc repaint. The quote reflected those opinions and quite frankly, I don't think they wanted to job. Quote #2...enter Rob from RFB. Friendly, energetic and completely focused on me as the potential customer. His comments throughout walking the house and seeing the detail work that would be involved were simply "no problem". In addition and without me asking, Rob offered up that as long as had the original paint to color match they could very easily blend many of the patch ares on walls and ceilings without needing to do the whole thing. His comments..."we've been doing this a long time and I think we can save you money by doing this"...WHAT? THANK YOU ROB!! His follow up..."but if we find it's too noticeable or you don't like it, then we'll fix it to your satisfaction. Let me tell you, it all looks seamless! Another mention is that when Rob or the team were working an area and noticed something there that they didn't like or think would look good with the other fresh pain...they let me know and they addressed it...no charge. No to be confused with free work, but if they were already there they just took care of it. Again, THANK YOU ROB AND TEAM!! They tarped, they put plastic, they vacuumed and made sure the house was as livable as possible at the end of every day. Simply, top quality work and customer service. If you're reading this review, I highly encourage you to consider a quote from RFB for paint or drywall work. I will be hiring them again in the spring to re stain my deck. RFB will offer you great work at a fair price! Rob, Bob, Doug & Daryl - Thank you again! It was a pleasure having you here! Natha Green"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Hansen Bros Exterior & Interior Remodeling
4.7(
137
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bob is an excellent contractor, He did lots of interior (bathrooms, kitchens, plumbing, electric, etc) and exterior work (porches, fences, decks, etc) at my two rental properties and mine own house as well. There is not a thing that Bob cannot fix. He responded to me always on time, job was always well done and the price was very reasonable. He has never disappointed me. As a landlord I have always knew that I can count on Bob anytime it does not matter how big was the job. Big five stars!!!"
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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GF Company
4.6(
152
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Serving Harvard, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"In 2017, when I was looking to purchase a house in the Rockford area that was needing a full siding install I contacted GF Company in Belvidere. IL, who I found on Angie’s list and at that time GF Co had great reviews. Strangely enough these great reviews are no longer to be found on Angie’s List. It should also be noted there is a GF Siding in Cherry Valley. IL, this is Not the company that I did business with. Ariel Zmijewski (the owner) got me a quote quickly and I decided to purchase the house. A few months later in July 2017, I contacted Ariel again to discuss the finer points of the quote, the price was revised slightly and the Ariel mentioned that once a deposit was paid work could start 6-8 weeks later, but said the install would be finished before the cold weather arrived. I started creating a color layout and Ariel provided some feedback on what would work and not work. To this point I was very happy with progress. In September 2017 I paid a deposit of over $8k (about 44% of final price) and awaited updates for a start date. Nothing happened. In early March 2018 I contacted GF Co by phone stating that I had been very patient and they had had $8k as a deposit for the last 6 months and I had nothing to show for it. After a couple more calls and emails Ariel showed up with his foreman Mark and they said that work would start in the middle of the following week. Much to my surprise the work started on time. Over the course of the next 4 weeks Mark and his crew worked hard, only missing a few days due to bad weather, I even agreed to having some extra work done by the team, some wooden entrance steps that needed replacing for an additional $2.5k. By early May 2018 the job was finished the house looked great and I was very happy with the work and appearance and was getting compliments from neighbors too. The balance of owed of over $10k was paid with 48 hours of the work being finished. Again I was happy with work done, until… A few months after the install a TV cable box started having troubles. Cut a long story short the wall socket died because cable was suddenly defective, also the crew had moved the exterior cable input box and this didn’t help the issue. Comcast fixed it, but I now have an exterior cable showing and they had to drill through the siding. Then around Halloween 2018, less than six months after having the install completed, I noticed that a piece of siding (6ft approx.) had become detached underneath a window, trying to pop it back into place did not resolve the issue. After checking all the other exterior windows I noticed 1 other window was about to do the same thing. I called the GF Company main number and left a message with the receptionist for Ariel to contact me. No response. I called again a couple of times and left more messages still no response. In March 2019 siding problem under windows still Not fixed, I called GF Company again, no answer, and no voice mail. I called a couple more times on different days still no answer or voice mail. I then sent an email to the company and to my surprise I received a response from Ariel stating this was the first that he had heard of it. About a week later (3/26/19) he showed up at my house to view the problem. Ariel stated that he would get someone over to fix the problem, but would not give me a date or time. On 4/2/19 I emailed Ariel again asking for confirmation of a repair date ? Nothing but crickets… On 4/30/19, I sent another email to Ariel requesting that the repairs be completed before the end of May 2019, again no response. Quote / contract says: Customers will receive a Lifetime Warranty on Material and Workmanship Reported GF Company to Illinois BBB on 6/5/19."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Yes, an elevated deck can increase a home's resale value. Homeowners can expect a 65% return on investment from the cost of a second-story deck installation. For example, if you spend $5,000 to install a second-story deck, that deck will add $3,250 to the value of your home.

Yes, but ensuring the deck has a solid foundation with adequate footings is critical before building, as the weight of a sunroom will put significant pressure on the structure below. Even if your deck is properly constructed, it may not be able to handle the extra weight. While some basic, lightweight, prefabricated sunrooms can sit on a deck with a strong existing foundation without additional supports, in many cases, the foundation and joists will need reinforcement. It is always best to have a structural engineer perform an inspection to evaluate the deck's quality and structural integrity. A professional can help you decide if reinforcement is sufficient or if it's better to tear down the deck and start over.

Composite decking is the best material for individuals living with disabilities who want to age in place. The material is anti-slip, which increases safety throughout the year. It’s also highly durable and requires minimal maintenance, so it doesn’t add another item to the individual’s to-do list. It’s also a good option for improving wheelchair accessibility at home, as it can easily manage a wheelchair ramp.

Decks require several inspections during and after the building process, but the specifics vary depending on where you live. Most areas mandate that decks comply with local building codes and safety regulations for the foundation, framing, and structure. Some pros recommend a footing inspection, which verifies the depth, width, and location of the various footings to ensure they offer enough foundational support.

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.

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