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Leonpro Services, LLC
4.3(
436
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed to have my deck stained. They provided a reasonable price. They cleaned and sanded deck. I?m glad they educated me on the oil stain. The oil stain, Ready Seal, looks great. The man who stained the deck did an outstanding job. He was very detailed in ensuring the stain was evenly spread. Great Job Leonpro!"
AFTER
pier resurfacing
after
done
vanity

+262

Response time1 day
156 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Five Star Deck Services
5.0(
5
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

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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FAMB Construction, LLC
5.0(
22
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Exceptional work! I hired FAMB Construction, LLC after interviewing quite a contractors (large and small companies) to replace my wood deck with Trex composite decking. Noel and Claudia are extremely professional from start to finish of the project and clearly communicated in detail what work was going to be done. Noel provided a variety of actual samples choose from and provided helpful details on how the project would be completed. My deck looks amazing and Noel even corrected some deck issues that were not within the scope of the project. I would highly recommend FAMB Construction for their high level craftmanship, professionalism, timeliness, and cost efficiency in completing my project. Truly a Five Star ***** contractor, no exaggeration."
Regular Wood Deck
Deck
Deck
Frame Moulding
Deck

+37

Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ace Handyman Services Annapolis
4.7(
39
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I was unable to be onsite when they repaired our deck, but they did a great job of communicating details about the work that needed to be done and sent pictures as well. I would, definitely, use them again."
Home Gym Installating
Custom Sauna Installation
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Novas Home Services
4.6(
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Armando cleaned and repaired my gutters and took down tree limbs that were causing problems. His work was exceptional. I also hired him for yard clean up and a couple handyman projects. He is a very hard worker and did a marvelous job. I wish I had taken before & after pics of the yard. I will be hiring him again and recommend him to others."
Interior Remodeling
Deck Remodeling
Bedroom Remodeling
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Leading Edge Avelar Contractors LLC
4.2(
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Serving Riva, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Echoing other satisfied customers of Oscar's company, we too are extremely satisfied with their reconstruction of our 30+ year old slate patio. The job site was not particularly easy to access, but the crew handled it all with aplomb. Oscar and Douglas were readily available to answer any questions we had, and volunteered many points of information as the work was in process. The individual that performed the final re-installation of the slate tiles did so by himself, and his work in particular was impeccable. Also, his cleanup of the job site once the work was completed was exceptionally well done."
Concert porch
Adding a square of concrete
Side walk
Frame
Ready to pour concrete

+60

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The most likely causes of a deck leaning to one side are damaged deck posts, soil erosion, and inadequate deck footings. If you’re not sure about the exact cause, the best option is to call a contractor who can build a deck to inspect the damage and recommend the best way forward.

The overhang, or nosing, of deck steps is another area that will be covered in building code requirements. The noses on your deck steps should have a minimum overhang of ¾ inch. For safety, usability, and code compliance, the nosing of deck steps should not extend past 1¼ inches.

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.

Yes, you can build a pool deck yourself, but it takes precision, a lot of time, and many specific tools. You’ll need to create a deck plan, be careful with measurements, cut each piece of wood, secure the pieces properly, and ensure the deck meets building codes. Building a deck around a pool is a rewarding DIY, but it’s time- and labor-intensive, so thoughtfully consider your abilities and the time you have before embarking on this DIY.

Yes. Freestanding or floating decks are exactly what the name implies—structures with their own support beams. You can build a deck yourself and place it next to a house for the illusion of a connected deck without the hassle. Or you can construct it in a separate part of your yard for a dedicated outdoor entertainment space. For the purpose of removing a freestanding deck, the steps are the same as an attached deck, but you don’t have to cut the deck away from the home.

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