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TrueDecks
4.5(
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Large deck work: company replaced rotten boards; cleaned entire deck surface and railings; restained surface. Did a great job. One of my sons said it looked like a new deck. Reasonable price for the job."
Custom Deck and Patio Combo
Underdeck living space.
Beautiful curved deck with picture frame design.
Mr. Lee
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+156

Response time1 day
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TS Pressure Washing & Deck Restorations, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kurt was easy to reach via email or telephone. Apprised us of his approach to stripping our deck of its horrible paint coating and was upfront of the general cost during his first visit. He did need to be reminded to provide a specific contract upfront. Otherwise, deck restoration work progressed quickly once weather conditions permitted start and Kurt finished the large project within a few days."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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R&L Pressure Washing Painting and Decking
4.6(
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Luis and team did an excellent job on all the projects - Whole house pressure washing, deck pressure washing, deck staining, rotten wood repair around exterior window trim, and painting of exterior shutters. The rates are reasonable. They performed the work on-time and completed as promised."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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JW Home Improvement
4.4(
5,748
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We recently hired JW Home Improvement to resurface our deck, repair and paint all the trim on the exterior of the house, and make other much-needed repairs and improvements. We very much appreciated Estimator Josh, Field Supervisor Clinton, and Office Manager Michelle for their responsiveness and friendliness. The team they sent to us, Alberto and Javier, were excellent! Highly skilled in so many areas of construction and painting and problem solving, they were efficient, careful, hard working, and thorough. Good natured, they took the time to explain to us what they were doing whenever we had questions. We highly recommend them and plan to hire them again."
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KITCHEN REMODEL
Jesse Wertjes with Angie!

+8

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Maxtor Contracting Group, LLC
3.8(
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Maxtor was very responsive to my quote request and presented a fair price for the work. However, due to other work that was needed (not related to the deck work) I couldn't justify this expense. Thus, I decided to do the deck myself."
kitchen remodeling
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Calix Carpentry
4.9(
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Specializing in all types of mill work, carpentry, and custom wood finishing. We also offer custom cabinetry, trim, crown molding, wood paneling, all type of doors and windows. Custom carpentry for your remodeling project and new construction.

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Plomari General Contractors, LLC
4.6(
533
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Serving Dickerson, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Georgeâ s crew did an excellent job removing and replacing our roof. They showed up when expected on Saturday morning but then the weather took an unexpected turn and it had to be postponed. Back they came, again on time, the next morning. Work was completed very efficiently. They cleaned up afterward, making sure there were no random pieces of shingle around, and cleaned off my front porch and back deck beautifully. They even fixed a piece of siding that came off in the storm for me, no charge. This is not the first time we have hired Plomari. They installed the roof on my daughterâ s house a year or so ago. And they remodeled two of my bathrooms two years ago. Prices are very reasonable. I would absolutely hire them again if another project came up."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by95%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.

Staining and sealing the underside of a deck creates a moisture barrier but traps water in the boards, quickly leading to rot. No matter how well you seal the above deck, water still gets through via nails and screw heads on the surface. Allow this water to flow naturally under the deck, where it is routed through the drainage system.

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.

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.

Building a deck is often worth the investment, not only because it provides more utility to your yard and gives you more space to entertain but also because decks tend to add value to your home. Keep in mind that second-story decks often require concrete footings, which means they will bump up your property taxes, while decks built on the first story generally don’t require a permanent foundation and won’t affect your taxes. Even with the tax increase, decks are usually a good investment in the long run.

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