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Minquiz Construction
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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"We had an eleven year old cedar deck that needed sanding and restaining as well as replacing some rotting boards. We received several estimates for the work and Minquiz Construction came in with a quote that was very reasonable. We are so glad we chose them to do the job. Angel is a craftsman. Our deck stairs had an interesting design and Angel replicated that design and it actually looks better than it did originally. He ended up having to put several coats of stain on the base and he worked on it until it was perfect. We would definitely use Minquiz again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Handy David, Inc.
4.8(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Customers say: Quick response

"The worker arrived on time. He did a great job assembling a a bed side table & fixing a ceiling fan. He also helped me place a small area rug under a chair & helped with hanging curtains. He was neat, clean & timely. I will be contacting Handy David for other projects. Thank you."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Chapman Home Improvements
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Deck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Due to surgery, Jon Chapman's right arm was immobilized, but he was able to subcontract in a timely manner and oversee the work of a great painting crew. So we have been pleased with the results."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Deck Repair questions, answered by experts

Whether you need a permit depends on the deck design and local regulations. Most areas mandate a building permit if the deck is over a specific height or if it's attached to a pre-existing structure. Shorter, freestanding decks may not require a permit, but you should check with local zoning ordinances and your homeowners association for specifics.

Yes, snow should be removed from a deck to protect it from damage caused by moisture and heavy loads. Shovel the snow off of your deck regularly once it is more than four inches deep. Avoid using salt, which can damage your deck.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

You do not have to dig footers for a deck as long as it meets local code and holds up to weather in your area. If you live somewhere that experiences high winds and earthquakes, you may need to dig for your deck posts. Deck blocks, post anchors with base plates, and helical pile systems are the three no-dig deck post options you can choose from if local code permits.

Footings for ground-level decks need to be at least 12 inches deep, and some areas require them to be even deeper. A standard range for deck footings is anywhere from 12 to 48 inches. The minimum footing depth is determined by an area’s frost line and soil conditions. If you’re unsure how deep to install deck footings, check local building codes to find the minimum footing depth in your area. 

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