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Leonpro Services, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They replaced the decking on my deck and the stairs as well. They then came back after a couple of months and stained the deck. All work was very professional and done with pride of workmanship."
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+262

Response time1 day
151 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Ace Handyman Services Annapolis
4.7(
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Serving Shady Side, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
T.N.T Home Improvement
4.3(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired TNT to power wash and stain my neglected deck and to fix the steps, which had become askew over time. They quoted me a fair price from the start and were able to knock out the project in two days, even when they ended up having to replace the full stringer of steps. Henry (the owner) did a great job of communicating throughout the process and I would definitely use TNT again for future deck work and other home improvement projects. Highly recommend."
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Roofing

+20

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Jose Solano Remodeling, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Jose Solano Remodeling, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
HOME DECK INC
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Credit card accepted

"We contacted Home Deck Inc. for an estimate to build a deck off of the back of our house, where there was currently a small concrete landing and stairs. We also needed a small length of railing built for safety reasons (requested by our insurance company), so that no one could fall in to our basement stairwell. We had someone from Home Deck out to estimate the jobs. When I initially called, he could not come out for a couple of days due to scheduling and sounded very concerned about "losing the job" because of timing. I told him it was not a problem and scheduled for a few days later. The morning of the estimate, he called to reschedule for another day. When we finally were able to connect, he seemed knowledgeable and said we would have a written estimate within a couple of days. When we didn't receive that estimate, I contacted him by email, and he emailed it shortly after. The price was on-par with other estimates that we had gotten for the job but was still more than we had hoped to spend. The only thing we *needed* to have done was the safety railing (the deck was just something we wanted to have done), so I emailed back and asked him how much it would be to just do the safety railing. Another company quoted me about $1200.00, so this was not exactly a *small* job. Nevertheless, Home Deck Inc. never responded to my email. So they lost the job."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Deck Cetera LLC
4.4(
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Serving Shady Side, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All this in a matter of a few shorts weeks, not months. 
Then when everything was said and done and Deck Cetera had already been paid all of their money the front door was damaged and they came out in record time and repair it. 
I would recommend Deck Cetera to anyone and everyone.  In fact we did on Memorial Day, anyone who wanted to know we told them.  That?s Deck Cetera you all.  Thanks Deck Cetera for making a big project pain free for us.  You rock!!!
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Alexander's Sunroom Interior
Bill & Diane's Sunroom Interior
Jackson Sunroom Interior
Larry & Pat's Sunroom Interior
Bill & Diane's Sunroom Interior

+8

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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James McGavin Home Improvement
4.6(
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Serving Shady Side, 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

In most cases, there should be a small gap between the house and the deck, usually no more than ½ to ¾ of an inch. This space allows water and moisture to flow through instead of pooling against the side of your house. It also lets flashing protect your siding from runoff, which is one of the most common issues with decks.

Yes, you can build a deck over your outdoor HVAC unit, but you need to leave at least 5 feet of vertical clearance above the unit. If you don’t want your deck to be that high off the ground, you could build a floating deck in another part of your yard—again, as long as you leave at least 4 feet of horizontal space between the deck and your AC unit.

Whether you need a permit depends on the deck design and local regulations. Most areas mandate a building permit if the deck is over a specific height or if it's attached to a pre-existing structure. Shorter, freestanding decks may not require a permit, but you should check with local zoning ordinances and your homeowners association for specifics.

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

PVC decking can get slippery when wet because it’s made from plastic. However, composite and wood decking can also be slippery when wet. It’s best to wear shoes with grippy soles when walking on a wet deck, no matter the material, and to be extra cautious not to slip and fall down.

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