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Apex Exterior Pros
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Serving Middlebury, IN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The work was done very well. He explained everything he was going to do, Our exterior was extremely dirty. Now it is like new. He also washed the deck, and it also looks like new."
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Response time12 hrs
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Team Handyman and Remodeling
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Serving Middlebury, IN and surrounding areas

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Reliable, skilled, and detail-focused handyman services you can trust. We handle everything from repairs and maintenance to installations and upgrades — done right the first time. Whether it’s a small fix or a larger home project, we take pride in clean work, honest pricing, and treating your home with care. Quality craftsmanship, dependable service, and results that last — that’s our promise.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Yes, and in some cases, frozen ground may improve the digging process for footings due to sturdier conditions. It’s easier than working in muddy conditions, which are more common in the spring. Contractors may use machinery that makes this step a breeze, so harder ground shouldn’t affect the building process.

Yes, you can build a deck around a fire pit, as long as it is safely enclosed, meets code requirements, and is at least 15 feet away from your home. You’ll want to ensure you have a heat-resistant barrier between the fire pit and your deck to prevent any structural damage and fires. A galvanized ring surrounded by pavers, brick, or stone makes for a beautiful, safe, and sturdy design.

Before installing a new railing, check the condition of the deck frame and joists, especially around the perimeter where posts attach. If boards are loose, soft, or show signs of rot, the structure may need repair. A deck pro can inspect your framing to confirm it meets load-bearing requirements.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

While eco-friendly decking, also called composite decking, is a win for the environment because it consists of recycled materials, it has trade-offs. These sustainable options often come with steeper price tags, lack natural wood's warm look, and can become uncomfortably hot under full sun. Some composite materials can also become slick when wet, posing a potential hazard.

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