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Avatar for O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
4.9(
81
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Serving Mount Prospect, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The O'Rourke team was a joy to work with. Sean came out, met us, listened to what we wanted in a deck, and came back with a very competitive estimate. He was happy to make some revisions, and we hired him. His team took care of obtaining permits, removing the old deck, preparing the ground (including a weed barrier), and building the new deck. Sean was easy to communicate with and kept us updated as things went along. We realized we had made an error in what we requested, and he was able to pivot and give us a beautiful deck that we use often. Our deck is the envy of the neighborhood and we love it! Thanks O'Rourke!"
Riverside TREX Transcend
Clarendon Hills TREX Transcend
Western Red Cedar
Response time12 hrs
43 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Noah Deck Repair
5.0(
8
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Serving Mount Prospect, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"They were very courteous always on time, anything that needed to be done or any questions they were glad to take care of it. Would use them again in a heartbeat and refer them to everybody pleasure to work with"
Balcony rebuilt
Balcony rebuilt
Deck restoration
Deck restoration
Deck restoration

+13

44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Haven Landscape
5.0(
5
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Serving Mount Prospect, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"High quality contractor. Cared about the end result and the process. On time, collaborative, excellent to work with. Highly recommend."
Outdoor Kitchen Island
Outdoor Kitchen Island
Outdoor Living Patio Space
Deck-Composite
Deck-Composite

+2

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Fermont, Inc.
5.0(
36
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Serving Mount Prospect, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very polite, respectful and professional. Excellent workers. Always cleaned up and I was given a progress report each day and kept posted on their plans for the following day. I definitely would recommend them to family and friends. Very pleased. Great work done!!!"
PAINITNG
PAINITNG
PAINITNG
EXTERIOR PAINTING
HIGH EXTERIOR WALL

+16

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Stringer Power Washing, LLC
Stringer Power Washing, LLC
4.7(
16
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Serving Mount Prospect, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kenneth Stringer did a great job on powerwashing, painting/staining my deck. He is reliable and a pleasure to work with. I recommend him and would do business with him again."
John's stamp drive way
John's stamp drive way
John's stamp drive way
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The proper and most comfortable height for a deck stair riser, also called a step, is between four and seven inches. A height of seven inches is often considered ideal for a strain-free step that minimizes the risk of trips and falls. While it is possible to have risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. For optimal safety and comfort, pair a seven-inch riser with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. Always check your local building codes, as they may have specific requirements that differ from these general recommendations.

Yes. Composite decking is resistant to moisture and freezing temperatures, so it’s an ideal material to use in particularly cold or damp seasons. You can install this type of decking throughout the year since it does not warp or split in the cold.

It is possible to pressure wash your deck, but it’s usually best to leave the work to a professional for two main reasons. First, power washers are expensive, and you can avoid high upfront costs by hiring a deck washing pro instead. Second, you must be careful to use the correct setting to avoid damaging your deck material. You can only clean soft woods like pine with a wide spray and a low pressure; otherwise, the water will leave unpleasant marks on your deck. Hard woods, composite material, and metal can stand up to increasingly higher water pressures.

Before installing any materials under the deck for removing moisture, you should perform some prep work on the ground. Work the dirt under the deck to create a grade away from the home. A grade of at least six inches for every 10 feet works well. Do not leave a gap between the dirt and the home’s foundation where water could pool. Once you or a contractor regrades the dirt under the deck, you then can add materials over the top.

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

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