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Protect and Preserve Painting
5.0(
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Serving Ladoga, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"Exemplary Contractor -- Made our "Top Five" list of the dozens of trades that we used in the construction of our new home.  Paul and his crew have an attention for detail that exceeds my wife's and my own.  The fact that Mrs. Sperback (Paul Sperback owner of firm) is an interior decorator simply added value to what has become a trusted and valuable business relationship.
We will not even entertain bids for our other properties since working with Protect and Preserve.  Their professionalism, pricing, integrity, punctuality, and absolute desire for perfectionism has won a customer for life from this outstanding contractor.
As mentioned, as general contractor, we worked with dozens of subs on a fairly high-end build.  Paul and Lindi earned our trust and respect early in our process.
Enthusiastically endorsed as professional a painting and finishing contractor as I have had the pleasure of doing business with in the last 15 years of managing real estate assets.
An example where highest quality outcome/performance can be achieved without having to pay ultra premium prices.
Dr. Balog
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exterior
entry staircase
living room
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lara Custom Painting
4.6(
123
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Serving Ladoga, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was perfect. The crew was fast. Everyone was polite. The price was very fair if not generous. The color ALMOST matched the house perfectly. I’d definitely hire them again."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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My Personal Gardener Inc
4.5(
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Serving Ladoga, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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  • Removed approximately 100 linear feet of sod in various widths
  • Dug down approximately 8" the entire length
  • Went to the quarry and hand selected the size and shape of individual, natural brownstones that would be the steps
  • Marked the placement of the stones for ease of walking
  • Laid each stone to conform to the flow of the path
  • Filled the area around the brownstones with natural looking, smooth gravel.
  The end result was a very natural looking path that flowed between the two homes and blends into the existing landscape.  It looks like it has always been there.
We are extremely satisfied. In addition to the quality of the work of this company, another reason we selected them is that the owner is always on the job and he runs background checks on all employees.  He also will not hire someone that is  in our country illegally.
We have since contracted with My Personal Gardener for our landscape maintenance.
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Pond
Fountain - Paver Patio
Mowing
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Heath Outdoor L.L.C.
4.8(
70
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Serving Ladoga, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with Heath was great! The communication and work-product were superb, he managed well through several owner-directed change orders, and he coordinated well with our concrete driveway contractor. A+"
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Wood Renovation Inc
4.6(
38
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Serving Ladoga, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

"I hired Wood Renovation to power wash and stain my deck as well as replace some rotted boards. They did a good job replacing the boards, but they also missed a rotted board, which was not replaced. They did a good job power washing and staining the floor of the deck, but they only used one coat of solid stain on the floor, which was not enough. The Sherwin Williams stain they used even says to use two coats. The ornamental caps that sit on top of the balusters were covered with old, chipping paint, and they did not sand them prior to staining. The owner, Steve, indicated that he normally doesn't include sanding in a bid, but he did come out and try to sand off some of the chipping paint. They also used a paint sprayer for the deck railings, which did not completely cover any of the railings and instead got on my landscaping. I had to have Steve come back out two different times to touch up every railing. Fortunately, he was very nice and accommodating about it. Overall, the quality of the work was not worth $996."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Priority Painting Services
4.4(
314
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Serving Ladoga, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Max from Priority Painting gave a very fair, timely estimate for all the work to be done for painting my large 2 story house, large barn , and my very rusted roof of the barn. He gave a start date of a few weeks out and (unlike so many contractors of all kinds) actually showed up on that date and started work.
I am very hard to get a hold of by phone so I was able to do most communication through e-mail which was very nice. Max or his son Manny responded very quickly all along the process. Great communication.
His hardworking crew prepped the house, filled in holes, scraped, and repaired minor damage. They painted the house carefully and quickly- did an excellent job of cleaning up afterwards.
 They did skip over the inside of our patio deck and doors and but very quickly corrected that after being remided that they were part of the estimate.
 The only real problem came with the barn.It was not prepped well at all. Chipping paint was painted over causing the new paint to peel off immediately. I took pictures and contacted Manny. He came out and looked at it in person and said that it was in worse shape than originally thought and they would need to repaint it after rescraping it (I dont think it had been scraped to begin with !). He said they would need to charge an extra $300 for the extra coat of paint.  I did not feel this was fair since they had already given their estimate , but I did agree since I felt their original estimate was very fair. I think once you give an estimate, that should be it.
They also painted my very rusted , metal barn roof. They were supposed to give it a coat of primer , then a coat of paint. I'm already seeing some signs that may not have been enough to do the job. At certain times of day, it seems like it didnt cover as well as I would like. We will see. Priority offered a 3 year warranty.
Overall- excellent communication, fair price, reliability in showing up and completing the job in a timely manner.
I could have given them an A if it had not been for the barn issues.
Still would recommend them to others.
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Trex states that its Trex decking is an eco-friendly composite material made of 95% recycled or reclaimed materials (including plastic and wood), making it a sustainable brand of choice. According to the company, Trex is one of the largest plastic bag recyclers in the U.S., with each 500-square-foot Trex deck containing about 140,000 recycled plastic bags.

Most building codes require that railing spindles (also known as balusters) on decks or stairs be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard is often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' which means a sphere with a 4-inch diameter should not be able to pass through the opening between balusters. This rule is in place to prevent small children and pets from slipping through the railing. For the same reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck or floor surface should also be no more than four inches. As a general guideline, professionals often install three balusters per foot of railing. However, since specific requirements can vary by location, it is essential to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

As with patios, there are many types of deck choices to choose from to add personalization to your home. Some common deck options include:

  • Attached decks are anchored to the home and include simple ground-level options or multi-level structures with stairways and separate landings. 

  • Detached island decks are not attached to the home; they’re a freestanding structure in the yard. 

  • Wraparound decks connect the back of the house with at least one other side and often are built with railings for safety. 

  • Multi-level decks connect your deck through varying levels of elevation, featuring landings that are attached to stairs.

A wood deck requires annual cleaning and regular inspections for loose or broken boards, nails, and screws. It should be refinished by applying a stain or sealer every two to three years to protect the wood from water damage, rot, mildew, and sun fading. The exact frequency can depend on the climate and the deck's exposure to sun and moisture. If your deck is painted, it will need repainting approximately every 10 years. Signs that your deck needs refinishing include faded, splintering, or warping boards.

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