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Q: Should I replace my deck before selling my house?

• <div><p>That depends on the condition of your deck. An older deck that looks drab, worn, or has multiple damaged boards might be worth replacing before selling. However, if your deck is in good condition, you can simply clean, repaint, or stain it. </p></div>

Q: Which is the most environmentally friendly decking material?

• <div><p>Both aluminum and composite decking materials are environmentally friendly, with aluminum decking coming in as the most eco-friendly option. </p><p>Though <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-composite-decking.htm">composite decking</a> helps remove plastics from landfills, recycles wood, and lasts longer than traditional wood decks, it&rsquo;s not recyclable and only lasts for 25 to 30 years on average. Aluminum can last well over 30 years and is almost always recyclable.</p></div>

Q: How do I prepare the ground under the deck?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;s foundation where water could pool. Once you or a contractor <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-do-i-regrade-around-my-house-foundation.htm">regrades the dirt under the deck</a>, you then can add materials over the top.</p></div>

Q: What is the best homemade deck cleaner?

• <div><p>If you want to make a deck cleaner from products already in your home, there are various options. The most common is to use a gentle blend of 1 gallon of warm water and 2 tablespoons of ammonia-free dish soap. You can also mix water with distilled vinegar. Sprinkling on some baking soda can help to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-remove-mold.htm">remove mold</a> and mildew. You can add oxygen bleach (but never damaging chlorine bleach) to the water and ammonia-free dish soap solution for something a bit stronger. </p></div>

Q: How do I flatten a cupped deck board?

• <div><p>To flatten a cupped deck board, start by ensuring it&rsquo;s dry. Then, try flipping the board over so the cupped side faces down and reattach it. If that&rsquo;s not possible, you can use screws to pull it tighter to the joists or plane the edges slightly to reduce the cup. It&rsquo;s best to replace severely cupped boards.</p></div>

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Last update on October 13, 2023

Reviewed in October 2023
Love my new deck. Peter did a great job in a timely manner
Premier Home Renovations
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Reviewed in April 2023
They came to do my lawn maintenance when another company kept blowing me off. Very nice company would recommend them in a heart beat.
Mikel Lawn and Snow
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Reviewed in April 2023
Johnie's brother Kenny and his crew did a fantastic job replacing our front porch columns with a custom aluminum wrap so they are maintenance free and looks amazing! They also replaced the gutters (with leaf guards), soffit and facia around the house so it looks beautiful and like new! Thank you...
Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2022
Matthew and Maverick came over to pressure wash my deck. Matthew noticed a few problem areas while cleaning the deck and was able to fix them for me. Hard working, polite employees. I felt they went above and beyond and would definitely hire again.
TopGun Services
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Reviewed in January 2022
Chris and his Upper Deck team did an amazing job in constructing our second story 600sqft deck with Rain Escape system. Chris's guidance and high attention to detail throughout the design process ensured that we received a high-end finished product that will stand the test of time. His Master...
UPPERDECK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
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Reviewed in July 2021
We worked with David. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. Extremely professional which is hard to find these days. We had a tree which our deck was built around by the previous owner. We got tired of walking around it. David and his crew not only cut the tree but he also coverd the...
Nely's Tree service and Landscaping, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Professional and personable. Owner, Ramiro, is actively involved to ensure what is quoted is the work completed. Competitive pricing for the market, timely, expedient, thorough maintenance. Will keep C & R maintaining my property throughout 2021. Good people.
C and R Lawn Maintenance
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Reviewed in March 2021
Promptly responded to inquiries and performed high-quality work with utmost professionalism. Very knowledgeable in many areas of home construction and maintenance and works hard to satisfy customers. An absolute pleasure to do business with, and one of the nicest people you would ever meet too....
StueCo
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Reviewed in February 2021
We've had raccoon damage covered by insurance in our park model camper in the off-season. They came very quickly and disinfected the place. The repair work was supposed to take them 3 days, but they were coming for almost a month and whenever they felt like it. They separated our belongings into...
Newnam Restoration Services Inc
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Reviewed in October 2020
Tommy and Alex were excellent to deal with. Tommy was here the day and time that was given to us. They had to go all over to just to find our decking materials. The quality and workmanship was very good. They even did the little extra things that we wanted them to do without any problems at all....
Veteran Restoration, LLC
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Brown Construction

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Serving Sheridan, IL and surrounding areas

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"Extremely responsive and did a great job in a timely manner!!"

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Klock Home Services

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Serving Sheridan, IL and surrounding areas

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Hi, I’m Kevin with Klock Home Services, proudly serving the Fox Valley area. I provide reliable, detail-oriented handyman and home repair services at fair prices. From furniture and drywall repair to minor carpentry, fixture installs, and general maintenance, I treat every project like it’s in my own home. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger task, you can count on quality work done right the first time.

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Progressive Restoration

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Serving Sheridan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

"The project turned out great! Progressive Restoration was awesome to work with. They were decisive, efficient, and skilled. Marc was super responsive, and the pricing for the job was more than fair. They will be our 1st call for any future carpentry work that comes up at our house. Highly recommend!"

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Veteran Restoration, LLC

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Serving Sheridan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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"Excellent work resealing my deck. Best job I ve had in over 20 years. Respectful and replaced deck furniture for me. Highly recommend them."

Response time3 days

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Serving Sheridan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

"They painted entire interior & exterior including refinishing the deck in front & back of the house & was done in a timely manner very professional. Would hpainted entire interior & exterior including refinishing the deck in front & back of the house & was done in a timely manner very professional. Would definitely hire again."

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Agape Construction & Improvement

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Serving Sheridan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

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Emergency services offered

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Brady is the best you'll ever find for home remodeling projects.
Showed up on time. Took the time to make ever job right.
Projects were worked on over a number of months, one at a time.

The best and most honest tradesmen I've ever found.
We moved to Texas in January of 2014. We whish Brady could have come with us.
I've found some good (and bad) people to work on the Texas home. But no one who comes close to the quality of work done by Brady Brower.
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Recommended by90%of homeowners

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COMBAT VETS R US, LLC

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Serving Sheridan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went great. No problems at all. Great price. Very sincere workers. Very professional"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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A&K Decking Fencing and More

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Serving Sheridan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Finished in a day, good clean up, great quality."

Response time1 hour

Response rate94%

Recommended by80%of homeowners

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Green Earth Enterprises Inc

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Serving Sheridan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional, finished on time and budget and it was perfect- one company, one bill. Very satisfied."

Recommended by71%of homeowners

Serving Sheridan, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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"Jake from Home Ready Services arrived on time and was prepared to get me a price when the first Home Advisor contractor responded to my calls. His phone was damaged over the weekend. I decided to hire the first contractor. I was impressed with Jake from Home Ready Services and will keep his number for future jobs."

Response time20 mins

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

That depends on the condition of your deck. An older deck that looks drab, worn, or has multiple damaged boards might be worth replacing before selling. However, if your deck is in good condition, you can simply clean, repaint, or stain it.

Both aluminum and composite decking materials are environmentally friendly, with aluminum decking coming in as the most eco-friendly option.

Though composite decking helps remove plastics from landfills, recycles wood, and lasts longer than traditional wood decks, it’s not recyclable and only lasts for 25 to 30 years on average. Aluminum can last well over 30 years and is almost always recyclable.

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.

If you want to make a deck cleaner from products already in your home, there are various options. The most common is to use a gentle blend of 1 gallon of warm water and 2 tablespoons of ammonia-free dish soap. You can also mix water with distilled vinegar. Sprinkling on some baking soda can help to remove mold and mildew. You can add oxygen bleach (but never damaging chlorine bleach) to the water and ammonia-free dish soap solution for something a bit stronger.

To flatten a cupped deck board, start by ensuring it’s dry. Then, try flipping the board over so the cupped side faces down and reattach it. If that’s not possible, you can use screws to pull it tighter to the joists or plane the edges slightly to reduce the cup. It’s best to replace severely cupped boards.

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