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

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I finally made the right decision when selecting a contractor! We?ve had some bad experiences in the past but we couldn?t be happier that we decided to go with Orourke deck for our deck project. They made the whole process effortless for us and our new composite deck is beautiful! Thanks again guys!"
Riverside TREX Transcend
Clarendon Hills TREX Transcend
Western Red Cedar
Response time12 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Sal's Power Washing
4.5(
97
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Review by Andy in Woodridge, IL I would recomend Sal's team his men where on time 1st day power washed our deck and 2nd day painted the deck it looks great very happy"
cedar home
cedar home
STEE MILL SOOT
STEE MILL SOOT
MOLD/MOSS/MILDEW

+20

Response time2 days
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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M & M Roofing
4.7(
109
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had our chimney tuck pointed and a roof put on the house. The old roof wasn’t torn down this it wasn’t in real bad shape and there was only one layer on. The work was all done in one day and everything was cleaned up when they left."
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Home Doctors, LLC
5.0(
32
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would give 10 stars to Home Doctors LLC if I could!! The work was done on time and on budget. The fence is beautiful! I just rehired them to build a deck."
Tiling process
Shower Completion
Bathroom 2 Palos
Bathroom 2 Palos
Bathroom 2 Palos

+71

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
4.1(
104
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent experience. Frank and Tim were extremely professional and friendly. I had a chair lift, stairway rails and shower grab bars installed. Excellent work. They listened to my particular needs and customized certain things to match those needs. They were very prompt. I highly recommend Slip Proof!!!! Thank you Frank and Tim!"
Removing tub for a new shower base
Tub to Shower conversion w heavy-duty grabbars
 Before walk-in tub, removing original tub
Replaced standard tub w walk-in tub
 Before walk-in tub

+26

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Stringer Power Washing, LLC
4.7(
17
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Serving Oak Lawn, 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%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
My Property Masters
3.7(
212
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The handyman, Paul, was punctual, professional and did quality work. He replaced the small section of my wood soffit that had water damage with new wood, painted it and caulked. He cleaned up the area when he was done. Paul also re-secured several of my window shutters that had loose screws. He spray painted the screw caps to match the color of my shutters."
Response time9 hrs
208 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

In the majority of cases, you don’t need regulatory permission or permits to remove decking components and materials. However, the exception is if you live in or near a wildlife conservation area, which could require permits and consent prior to beginning the demolition. Check with a local regulatory agency for more information.

Yes, you can attach a deck to a mobile home, but it’s important that the work be done correctly to avoid the potential for major damage to your home. Many building codes require that any additions to mobile homes—including decks—be either freestanding or have their own support structures. Getting permits may require submitting the home's original floor plan, the proposed floor plan, framing details, and more. 

In most cases, sanding an old deck before staining it is necessary to achieve a decent finish. If your old deck has a relatively new stain finish on it and you're only doing touch-ups, you can generally skip the sanding part. However, if your goal is to make the deck look and function better, sanding first is a must. 

When building a deck, #2 grade lumber is a go-to for several reasons. It’s strong, budget-friendly, and works well for most framing and decking needs. But upgrading to #1 or Appearance Grade can give your deck that extra visual edge if you're after a cleaner, more polished look for high-visibility spots.

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

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