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Avatar for Step It Up Construction
Step It Up Construction
4.6(
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Serving Lansdowne, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional and the work was done in a timely fashion. I would definitely contact them again for any home repairs in the future."
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+15

Response time10 hrs
Response rate97%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Outdoor Advantage LLC
4.4(
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Serving Lansdowne, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They knocked it out in the span of a single shift, and I came home to find them finishing the clean-up process. Gave me personalized advice for the care of the lawn that kept everything looking great."
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+179

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Five Star Deck Services
5.0(
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Serving Lansdowne, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Worked with John at Five Star Deck Services on a recent project involving updating my already-in-place deck. From the start, John was thorough in assessing what needed to be done with the deck and was also transparent with pricing. Everybody working on the job was also knowledgeable, capable, timely, and personable. They are an excellent company to work with, and not to mention they do fantastic work. Highly recommend working with Five Star Deck Services if you need a deck or deck repairs."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Night And Day Industrial LLC
5.0(
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Serving Lansdowne, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did both pressure washing and cleaning of patio as well as fixed many small issues I had before the sale of my house both in and outside. HIGHLY recommend. Would use his services again in a heartbeat. His work is fast, efficient and prices are more than fair."
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Pressure Washing Project for the Doherty's
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+23

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
HOME DECK INC
4.4(
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Serving Lansdowne, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

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"Initially, things went extremely well and I waited as long as I could before submitting the report in order to give them the opportunity to address an outstanding concern. I chose this provider because of the combination of reputation/price/scheduling. They were able to get the deck finished sooner than the other contractors. In fact, they were able finish before the contract date and we had use of the deck for labor day. However, there is a wobbly post that was brought to Marty's attention on 9/3. Not a major issue, and up to that point he had been very responsive so I didn't think too much about it when I gave him the final payment. He stated it was a 10 min fix and he would be by that next Tuesday to complete it. That week went by without a word so I called him and he promised that it would be complete by the next Wed. Not a word from him, so I sent him an email and he left me a voicemail stating it would be done the next Wed. Again, not a phone call/email, no communication. Essentially, I've had virtually no communication with Home Deck since they've received final payment. Being a sales professional myself, lack of communication is one of the fastest ways to erode customer confidence. This is a "10 min fix" and it's been almost a month. So naturally, there is concern that if there was a major issue with the deck, we'd be on our own. In their defense, they have stated that they stand by their work. We just haven't seen it in practice yet."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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James McGavin Home Improvement
4.6(
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Serving Lansdowne, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"GREAT JOB! OUR 2300 SF ROOF WITH TWO LAYERS OF OLD SHINGLES WAS REPLACED IN ONE DAY WITH AN UPGRADED SHINGLE PRODUCT WITH A LIFETIME GUARANTEE. THE NEW ROOF LOOKS GREAT AND HIS CREW DID AN EXCELLENT JOB OF INSTALLATION AND CLEAN UP. WE COULD NOT BE HAPPIER."
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+26

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Before installing a deck, you must build a base for the deck to rest upon, often made of compacted soil or gravel. While gravel is an optional material, it helps with drainage. Some contractors also recommend installing a weed control membrane, which helps provide a solid foundation for the frame. In the case of an elevated deck, a pro will often lay down a concrete slab as a foundation. 

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

It is possible to build your own deck, but it’s typically better to leave the work to a decking professional. Decks can be exceptionally complicated, especially if you want a wrap-around or second-story deck, and you don’t want to risk making an expensive or dangerous mistake. It’s usually better to hire a decking pro who can pull permits and build a structurally sound deck that will last for decades and provide the maximum return on investment.

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.

Be careful when choosing a product to help you remove ice from your wood deck. Never use sand, gravel, or salt, since these items can damage and scratch the wood. Instead, look for chemical de-icers that are marked as safe for wood decks or use hot water to melt snow and ice.

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