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Handy Mansfield
5.0(
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Handymansfield, aka Bill Mansfield was very knowledgeable and professional. His knowledge of materials was very important for this project and his advice was spot on. My only observations, which as a woman unfortunately happens a lot, is that often my instructions are not followed or understood. I found metal scraps after the jobs was completed when I asked about clean up at the beginning of the project - which includes shards of metals that could become flying objects when mowing the yard. At over $2k in labor, I'd expect such clean up. We also could had communicated better as to moving topsoil bags away from the fence - which I could not do as I recently had spinal surgery and am under a no lifting doctor's order. I greatly appreciated his assistance in returning unused materials to the retailer - so despite any problems in communications, I highly recommend this contractor for any fencing project."
Bathroom partial remodel
Gate
Remodel
Custom Fence
New stairs

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Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Premier ProWash, LLC
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Based on what is going on in the world today, I thought young men like Brennen no longer existed. There is hope. Confident, personable, polite, respectful, considerate young man who is not trying - but doing - those things necessary to start and build a business based on his word, his character and his dependability. HIRE HIM! I will. Again and again."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fresh Look Pressure Washing
5.0(
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Mr David was awesome. He pressure wash my house, gate and driveway. He is a very nice and professional person. I would definitely be using his service in the future. His price was very reasonable."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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SureCatch Industries Llc
5.0(
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Serving Jean Lafitte, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job! I have used this company several times from tree trimming to complete tree removal with stump grinding. They have always been professional and careful with my property and leave everything completely cleaned up and beautiful."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

A covered deck can be a good investment that increases your home value—especially if you live in a hot region with a lot of sun. A covering over the deck means you can get more use out of it, even on the hottest summer days. With a permanent deck covering, you can even add ceiling fans to help cool down your deck for added comfort.

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

Footings for ground-level decks need to be at least 12 inches deep, and some areas require them to be even deeper. A standard range for deck footings is anywhere from 12 to 48 inches. The minimum footing depth is determined by an area’s frost line and soil conditions. If you’re unsure how deep to install deck footings, check local building codes to find the minimum footing depth in your area. 

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

It's okay to walk on a newly painted deck after about four to six hours as long as the weather has been dry. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours before you place any outdoor furniture or grills on a freshly painted deck, though.

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