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Webb Handyman Services
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Fort Scott, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Webb Handyman did an excellent job repairing our fence! The work was completed quickly, efficiently, and with great attention to detail. They showed up on time, communicated clearly throughout the process, and left everything clean and secure. The fence looks sturdy and brand new again. Highly recommend for anyone needing reliable and quality fence repair! Highly recommend"
Wardrobe assembly
Dishwasher installed
Fence project
Fence project
Fence project

+20

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Midwest Property Services
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Fort Scott, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Derek was on time, professional, courteous. He installed two grab bars; one into ceramic tile and one into wallboard-both going into studs for safety. He cleaned up afterwards and left everything as he found it. Excellent work! Will use him again."
Light fixture
Project pics
Project pics
Project pics
Project pics

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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McClure Contracting
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Fort Scott, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Donovan was very easy to talk to and also very professional. He returned all my calls the same day, which is HUGE to me! Our house looks great. We will be calling him for additional projects, around and in the house, since he is a general contractor. A++ Thanks Donovan for a great job and a good experience with ServiceMagic. Jennifer Smith- Claremore, OK"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Compass Contracting
4.3(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Fort Scott, KS and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First off, communication was very important, and was very good. They showed up when they said they would. And the job was completed pretty much in the time frame they said it would take, even though the weather didnâ t cooperate and had to put some of it off for a week. Dave, the owner kept me advised of how things were going. I will definitely keep his name and number for future use."
Uptown Kansas City reno
Uptown Kansas City reno
Uptown Kansas City reno
Uptown Kansas City reno
Demo

+19

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Most building codes require that spindles or balusters on deck and stair railings be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard, often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' is designed to prevent small children or pets from slipping through the railing. A good way to visualize this is that a 4-inch sphere should not be able to pass between two spindles. For the same safety reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck floor 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 crucial to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

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.

Wood decks need to be replaced every 10 to 15 years on average. Natural wood is highly vulnerable to infiltration and damage from moisture, which can occur rapidly due to exposure to outdoor elements. You can protect your deck and maximize its lifespan by sealing it every year or two.

You can nail or screw composite decking, but 3-inch decking screws are the better fastener choice. Unlike nails, decking screws won’t back out of the composite material over time. There’s also little danger of splitting composite material when driving screws, so you don’t need to pre-drill holes unless otherwise recommended by your decking manufacturer.

When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.

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