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S&S Property Maintence, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Cambridge, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was a pleasure doing business with S&S Property Maintenance. Their communication is excellent, they are very reliable, very organized and very professional."
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+5

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Pro Exteriors
4.6(
62
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Serving Cambridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Emergency services offered

"Vince called me back within hours of my sending him a message through Angie's List.  Even though he does not list Montgomery County as one of his service areas, he was completely willing to help us out.  In my message, I had requested the work to be done onsite but Vince explained why having him pick up the generator and take it back to his shop to work on it would make more sense.  His charge for pick-up and delivery back to us was only $34.95.
When Vince came to pick up the generator, he was on time and was able to give me a ballpark cost for the work (which turned out to be very accurate).  He said that he could get it back to us in 3-4 days but I asked if he could do it faster as there was a snow storm predicted for the next day or so.  Vince agreed to a shorter time line and ultimately got the generator back to us within 1 day!  There ended up being no snow storm but we got our generator back in working condition - along with a booklet of care instructions, a copy of our invoice, and a service history form.  A few days later we received a hand-written Thank You card in appreciation of our business.  I can't imagine how the service could have been any better.  We will use Vince for any future small engine repairs/maintenance we have and highly recommend him and his services.
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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George's Painting Inc
4.4(
397
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Serving Cambridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Painters arrived exactly on time and accomplished all tasks the same day. The manually stripped the deck and applied two coats of stain. They carefully cleaned and then painted the foundation concrete as it had got dirty over the years. They also scraped, caulked and painted a large bump-out window off our living room.
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
Creative Hands Home Services
3.8(
63
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Serving Cambridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went very well.  Gary, was on time and listened to my concerns so he could better address them .  I've used Creative
 Hands on several occasions over the last ten years for everything from a bathroom remodel, book shelves, painting, deck refinishing, so many projects! Trustworthy, knowledgeable and a pleasure to do business with. Creative Hands is the way to go! Garry is a pro at what he does- NOT a handyman by night, he's been in this business for many years.
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Oc Elite Construction Services LLC
4.2(
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Serving Cambridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Jon came out quickly when I called, inspected the problem then emailed a detailed estimate with a fair price.  His crew came out within the timeframe promised, did an excellent job with the repairs and cleaned up everything completely.  I highly recommend OC Elite and will definitely use them again."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Joist Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Cambridge, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Most building codes list a minimum width of 36 inches and a maximum height of 7¾ inches. However, for the most comfort and spaciousness, you’ll want to aim for a width of at least 48 inches and a height of 7 inches. Again, it’s always a good idea to base your numbers off steps that you already use comfortably.

Building codes for deck railings can vary by location, so it's important to consult your local regulations before construction. Generally, a guardrail is required for any deck that is more than 30 inches above the ground.

For residential properties, the standard minimum height for a deck railing is 36 inches. However, some states and municipalities have stricter requirements; for example, California and Washington mandate railings that are at least 42 inches high. Therefore, a 42-inch railing is not considered too high and may be required in your area or chosen voluntarily for additional safety.

In addition to height requirements, codes also specify other safety features, such as the maximum spacing between balusters to ensure they are close enough to prevent a child from squeezing through.

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.

Typically, most residential wooden decks are designed to support approximately 40 pounds per square foot, including the deck’s weight and any items placed on it. While this is fine for typical use, it is usually not enough to hold the weight of a hot tub filled with water and people. To safely support a hot tub, your wood deck will likely require reinforcement. Therefore, it’s best to have a contractor or a structural engineer assess it before hot tub installation.

It’s best to prime composite decking before painting. This promotes better paint adhesion, helps create a smooth finish, and can mean the paint job will last longer. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application, allow ample primer drying time before painting (typically 24 to 48 hours), and thoroughly clean the deck boards to promote the best adhesion.

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