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Avatar for Exterior Maintenance KC
Exterior Maintenance KC
4.9(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This PRO is a PRO! They provided Excellent and Detailed work on my deck. Always here when they said they would be. Also, they had great suggestions as to color selection and different styles I hadn't even thought of. You won't go wrong hiring Exterior Maintenance KC. (P.S. My yard was cleaned up each day, so no mess left behind at all.)"
Power Wash
Power Wash
Siding Soft Wash
Gutter Brightening
Gutter Brightening

+161

Response time2 days
Response rate96%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Regal Services
4.5(
66
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Gabriel and Cody did a wonderful job replacing our old and failed composite deck with beautiful, stained cedar. The new deck was built, updated with black metal spindles and stained. The existing arbor was reinforced, power washed and stained for the first time. It looks like new! They are good carpenters with attention to detail. We would highly recommend them!"
Oil
Oil
Oil
Oil
Oil

+13

Response time3 days
101 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Walker's Power Washing
4.9(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Solid Stain Removal
Solid Stain Removal
30 year old deck
30 year old deck
30 year old deck

+4

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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American Patriots Powerwashing
5.0(
30
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Merriam, KS and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"We recently signed an annual maintenance agreement with American Patriots Power Washing for The Ridge Apartment Complex in St. Joseph, Missouri, covering soft washing of our buildings, walkways, and pool area. James was professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire process easy from start to finish. We look forward to keeping our property clean and inviting year-round with a team we can trust. Highly recommend!"
Exterior soft wash
Soft Washing Stucco
Before
After
Mold & Algae Removal

+104

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

The proper height for a stair riser or deck step is between four and seven inches, with seven inches often considered the most comfortable. Building your stairs to this height ensures a strain-free step position and minimizes the risk of trip and fall injuries. For optimal safety and comfort, especially on deck stairs, a rise of around seven inches should be paired with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. While it is possible to design stairs with risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. Always check with your local building codes, as they may mandate specific dimensions that differ from these general recommendations.

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.

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.

Covering your deck with a breathable tarp can protect it from snow, ice, and cold winter temperatures. This is a good winterizing solution if you don’t plan to use your deck at all during the colder months. However, it might be best to skip the tarp if you’ll still be walking on your deck or using it in a limited capacity.

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