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Avatar for MD CONTRACTORS FENCE'S DECKS & PATIOS, LLC
MD CONTRACTORS FENCE'S DECKS & PATIOS, LLC
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ferndale, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are so happy we chose Guerra Construction to build our deck. The deck turned out beautiful! They were punctual everyday, professional, polite and easy to work with. We received several quotes from other companies and they gave us the best pricing and fastest time of completion….our deck was completed in 2 days! We are very pleased with the craftsmanship of our new deck. We would definitely recommend Guerra Construction for your projects! We are so pleased with there work that I am having them comeback to do a new patio and put up a fence in my backyard. Excellent Experience!!!"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Blue Crab Home Solutions
Blue Crab Home Solutions
4.9(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ferndale, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were looking to replace the decking on our 8-year-old second-floor deck. After reaching out to several contractors, we chose Blue Crab Home Solutions based on their assessment of the project and their pricing. I was scheduled within a month. Alex and the team were great. They removed the old decking and steps in one day, then replaced the decking, stair stringers, and step decking over the next two days. The vinyl handrails were left intact because they were still in good condition. While replacing them would have been easier, working around the existing handrails required additional customization and skill, which Blue Crab handled without any issues. Once the job was completed, Blue Crab provided a week for us to review the work and returned to address a few minor items. We are very happy with the finished project and highly recommend Blue Crab Home Solutions."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate99%
527 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stans Home Improvements
4.7(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Ferndale, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Stan and two helpers were professional and easy to deal with throughout deck repair and color staining. The final bill was a bit expensive, but well done. I'd hire him again."
Response time1 day
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Leonpro Services, LLC
Leonpro Services, LLC
4.3(
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Ferndale, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a hole in one of the wooden floorboards on my deck. Wanted repair but companies I called would only repair decks they had installed. Had hired Leon before so got an estimate. They repaired floorboard and stained. Also replaced twelve deck posts which had water damage."
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Response time2 days
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County
Mr. Handyman of Anne Arundel and PG County
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - RepairDeck or Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Ferndale, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"This review is from work done last year. Mr. Handyman review 11/28/2018: Mr. Handyman (Eric V) sent a text with picture to say he was on the way. Overall, was very pleased with the work done and will use them again. Items fixed: Installed door sweep for the front entryway. Works fine. Took care of the draft. Replaced screen on porch door, and also stabilized the door frame. Working great."
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Deck Repair questions, answered by experts

Your deck may look or feel fuzzy after pressure washing because the high-pressure spray tears some wood fibers as it removes the outer layer of dead and discolored wood. This fuzzy effect is a normal part of the pressure-washing process and will go away on its own in a few weeks. You can opt to spot-sand your deck if you’d like to remove it more quickly.

Cutting the boards directly is one of the fastest ways to remove deck boards with hidden fasteners. Mark two parallel lines that are one-third of the total measurement on both ends and cut out the centerpiece. Then, remove the end of the board that doesn’t have a fastener. Finally, pry open the fastened side and pull it up to pop out the screw or access the fastener. This also allows you to salvage portions of boards for other projects.

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.

A random orbital sander is best for sanding a deck because it is easier to handle than other power sanders and is less likely to damage the wood. Most decks are made of types of softwood, so a gentler sanding process is essential to prevent permanent blemishes. For example, belt sanders can gouge softwoods.

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.

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