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Avatar for Sal's Power Washing
Sal's Power Washing
4.5(
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

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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
34 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

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"M&M Roofing & Masonry is Family owned by 2 Close Brothers who Work Great Together in the Knowledge of their Trade to give you a Personal Deal to Complete & Accomplish what is Needed at your Home. They Answer Quickly to Your Questions & Work as Fast as Possible with Weather Permitting to Get You Satisfaction in a Timely Matter!! Nancie"
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

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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%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
4.1(
104
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Serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall I was pleased with the completed project (installation of wheelchair lift). Frank was professional and answered all my questions. I had obtained multiple estimates and Slip-Proof was comparable as well as economical in reference to many."
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(
18
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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."
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John's stamp drive way
John's stamp drive way
Response time3 hrs
Response rate95%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

No, you don’t need a permit to repair and replace a few boards on an existing deck. However, if you’re making structural changes to the deck or tearing down the old one and building a new one, you will likely need a permit. Check with your local municipality for the regulations and rules in your area, or ask a local contractor who builds decks for advice.

The best way to clean your decking is to clear debris from the gaps between the boards, sweep the surface, rinse it, apply cleaner, rinse again, and let it dry fully. A homemade deck cleaner made of two gallons of warm water and 1/2 cup vinegar is a simple cleaning solution for both wood and composite decking. You can sprinkle baking soda on any spots with mold or mildew, then scrub the area and rinse clean. 

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.

Local building codes don’t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.

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.

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