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Sean Gleason Home Improvements

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Sean Gleason Home Improvements

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Welcome to Sean Gleason Home Improvements, the leading general contractor serving Lincoln and the surrounding areas. With over 30 years of experience in projects ranging from kitchen remodels to interior painting, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"Excellent communication throughout the process! The install was done in a timely and professional manner, and we couldnâ t be happier."

Michelle D on September 2024

Welcome to Sean Gleason Home Improvements, the leading general contractor serving Lincoln and the surrounding areas. With over 30 years of experience in projects ranging from kitchen remodels to interior painting, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"Excellent communication throughout the process! The install was done in a timely and professional manner, and we couldnâ t be happier."

Michelle D on September 2024

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HOUSTON PAINTING LLC

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HOUSTON PAINTING LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a small 2-4 person paint crew specializing in residential and small commercial painting projects. Along with our meticulous painting, we offer friendly timely service at competitive rates. Customer satisfaction is our priority while we work with you on completing your next painting project. Give us a call today, we return all calls promptly!!

We are a small 2-4 person paint crew specializing in residential and small commercial painting projects. Along with our meticulous painting, we offer friendly timely service at competitive rates. Customer satisfaction is our priority while we work with you on completing your next painting project. Give us a call today, we return all calls promptly!!

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B McLaughlin Quality Construction & Renovation

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B McLaughlin Quality Construction & Renovation

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

B. McLaughlin Quality Construction LLC has been providing quality home improvement and home building for many years now and prides itself on providing customer satisfaction where other companies fall short. With building nature beyond minimum required minimum codes ensure the customers satisfaction for many years to come. Unlike other contractors, their phone number has not changed since beginning out of college training since 1994, and their belief is to start your job and finish it before starting the next projects. With a free estimate sit down with Brian from the beginning, you will soon recognize the professionalism and sincerity to get your defined project to a complete stage with minimal worries and concerns. While words on paper are just that, let Brian show you what others leave behind, and he makes you (and your project) the priority.

B. McLaughlin Quality Construction LLC has been providing quality home improvement and home building for many years now and prides itself on providing customer satisfaction where other companies fall short. With building nature beyond minimum required minimum codes ensure the customers satisfaction for many years to come. Unlike other contractors, their phone number has not changed since beginning out of college training since 1994, and their belief is to start your job and finish it before starting the next projects. With a free estimate sit down with Brian from the beginning, you will soon recognize the professionalism and sincerity to get your defined project to a complete stage with minimal worries and concerns. While words on paper are just that, let Brian show you what others leave behind, and he makes you (and your project) the priority.

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New Leaf Construction

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New Leaf Construction

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

New Leaf Construction is the best small contractor that helps home owners take care of their homes. We are a company built on the core values of Integrity, Service, and Excellence, with a focus on quality and open honesty. Our work comes with a guarantee and we stand behind it every day. All of our services are provided under the umbrella of a full insurance policy (available in writing to any client upon request) and we are pleased to offer free estimating as well. We feel the rapidly-increasing number of families who depend on New Leaf Construction to take care of their needs speaks to the calibre of our company and the characteristics of our work.

"Our experience with New Leaf Construction in December led us back to hiring them again for a few additional projects we wanted completed outside this spring. The remodel of our firm over the winter was very successful and it was a pleasure to work with their crew. Their professionalism showed throughout the entirety of the project, from the quality of their work, sensitivity to our timeline, accommodating the needs of our business with as little interruption as possible, cleanliness of their work area, attention to detail, and staying on budget. I highly recommend New Leaf Construction."

Sarah G on May 2018

New Leaf Construction is the best small contractor that helps home owners take care of their homes. We are a company built on the core values of Integrity, Service, and Excellence, with a focus on quality and open honesty. Our work comes with a guarantee and we stand behind it every day. All of our services are provided under the umbrella of a full insurance policy (available in writing to any client upon request) and we are pleased to offer free estimating as well. We feel the rapidly-increasing number of families who depend on New Leaf Construction to take care of their needs speaks to the calibre of our company and the characteristics of our work.

"Our experience with New Leaf Construction in December led us back to hiring them again for a few additional projects we wanted completed outside this spring. The remodel of our firm over the winter was very successful and it was a pleasure to work with their crew. Their professionalism showed throughout the entirety of the project, from the quality of their work, sensitivity to our timeline, accommodating the needs of our business with as little interruption as possible, cleanliness of their work area, attention to detail, and staying on budget. I highly recommend New Leaf Construction."

Sarah G on May 2018

Atlantic Gutter and Home Improvements LLC

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Atlantic Gutter and Home Improvements LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Atlantic Gutter And Home Improvements is a full time construction company that has been in business for 15+ years. All employees have been have been with the company for a min of 3 years and have completed training to specialize in there field. Atlantic does not use any sub contractors and owners are always on the job. We take extreme pride in our workmanship and pay fine attention to detail. Good "word of mouth" is very important to us so we are 100% committed to your satisfaction.

Atlantic Gutter And Home Improvements is a full time construction company that has been in business for 15+ years. All employees have been have been with the company for a min of 3 years and have completed training to specialize in there field. Atlantic does not use any sub contractors and owners are always on the job. We take extreme pride in our workmanship and pay fine attention to detail. Good "word of mouth" is very important to us so we are 100% committed to your satisfaction.

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Clarity Cleaning Solutions

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Clarity Cleaning Solutions

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated cleaning company. This business was started in 2020 while working full time as a Firefighter and going through paramedic school. My name is Zack Carlow, Owner of Clarity Cleaning Solutions. What started as a side project for me has now evolved into a Residential & Commercial Cleaning Company that I own and operate with a team of highly motivated members. We come with not only the reviews you see here but references from clients all over the united states that trust us with full access to their homes to clean and mange while they are away. We truly strive for nothing but excellence and enjoy building a business that you can feel comfortable with. Our area of expertise is: Floor cleaning such as LVT cleaning, VCT stripping and waxing, Tile Cleaning and epoxy cleaning, Residential and commercial carpet cleaning using hot water extraction and very low moisture options, Upholstery cleaning hot water extraction, spot cleaning and very low moisture cleaning. Commercial and residential cleaning weekly, biweekly monthly and quarterly cleans. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! we look forward to working with you.

"Zack, Breezy and their colleagues are absolutely the BEST at what they do. We live 5 hours away and needed someone that we could trust to look after our Airbnb investment. Having a good property manager is insanely important. Carlow Property Management took care of everything, including marketing, upkeep of the house and yard, dealing with issues (appliances dying,etc), taking our lakeside dock out, and they did it all in a timely, proactive manner. Their communication has been excellent. Also, they have a phenomenal network of resources that helped us get jobs and repairs done quickly, properly, and affordable. Zack, Breezy and their team made this an effortless and head-ache free adventure for us. A good property manager is hard to find, a great one is almost impossible. Carlow Property Management is truly great. If you can use them...do it, you won't regret it!"

Courtney M on November 2022

We are a family owned and operated cleaning company. This business was started in 2020 while working full time as a Firefighter and going through paramedic school. My name is Zack Carlow, Owner of Clarity Cleaning Solutions. What started as a side project for me has now evolved into a Residential & Commercial Cleaning Company that I own and operate with a team of highly motivated members. We come with not only the reviews you see here but references from clients all over the united states that trust us with full access to their homes to clean and mange while they are away. We truly strive for nothing but excellence and enjoy building a business that you can feel comfortable with. Our area of expertise is: Floor cleaning such as LVT cleaning, VCT stripping and waxing, Tile Cleaning and epoxy cleaning, Residential and commercial carpet cleaning using hot water extraction and very low moisture options, Upholstery cleaning hot water extraction, spot cleaning and very low moisture cleaning. Commercial and residential cleaning weekly, biweekly monthly and quarterly cleans. Please feel free to reach out with any questions! we look forward to working with you.

"Zack, Breezy and their colleagues are absolutely the BEST at what they do. We live 5 hours away and needed someone that we could trust to look after our Airbnb investment. Having a good property manager is insanely important. Carlow Property Management took care of everything, including marketing, upkeep of the house and yard, dealing with issues (appliances dying,etc), taking our lakeside dock out, and they did it all in a timely, proactive manner. Their communication has been excellent. Also, they have a phenomenal network of resources that helped us get jobs and repairs done quickly, properly, and affordable. Zack, Breezy and their team made this an effortless and head-ache free adventure for us. A good property manager is hard to find, a great one is almost impossible. Carlow Property Management is truly great. If you can use them...do it, you won't regret it!"

Courtney M on November 2022

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DOWNEAST MOBILE POWER WASH

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DOWNEAST MOBILE POWER WASH

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Customers say: True professional
25 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated mobile pressuring washing company that has been in business for almost 20 years. No matter the job size, big or small, we are equipped with the latest equipment to accomplish the task. We have two mobile units that will come to you. We Wash It Like We Own It!

We are a locally owned and operated mobile pressuring washing company that has been in business for almost 20 years. No matter the job size, big or small, we are equipped with the latest equipment to accomplish the task. We have two mobile units that will come to you. We Wash It Like We Own It!

All Aspects Construction

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All Aspects Construction

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27 years of experience

Residential & commercial construction and maintenance. Does hire sub contractors. 12 employees. Charges by the job or hour depending on the job. No travel/trip charges. Senior & Military Discount of 10%

Residential & commercial construction and maintenance. Does hire sub contractors. 12 employees. Charges by the job or hour depending on the job. No travel/trip charges. Senior & Military Discount of 10%

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

It is best to power wash your deck and sand it, as cleaning removes grime, mildew, and dirt, while sanding refreshes the wood and allows the stain to penetrate. You should clean your deck first, sand it, and then stain it. You should clean your deck annually, while sanding and staining only needs to be done every three years.

While building your deck, you might come across something called the four-inch sphere rule. Essentially, this railing requirement for a deck states that a four-inch ball should not be able to fit through any gap in the deck railings. The gap between spindles and between the decking and the bottom of the railing must be less than four inches to prevent small children or pets from squeezing through the gap.

Your deck may pop, and your neighbor’s deck may not for a number of reasons. Whether or not a deck pops will depend on how it was made, the conditions it’s exposed to, and the materials. Improper spacing is a common reason for increased pressure between deck boards. Moisture penetration is another.

We recommend hanging a porch swing at least 2.5 to 3 feet from the wall and about 17 inches above the ground to avoid damaging your home. You want enough clearance behind it and on each side of the porch swing to move around safely and avoid the chains rubbing against it.

When installing deck boards, screws are a better option than nails. For one, screws have more holding strength than nails, so they’re better at keeping your deck boards in place. Also, nails are more likely to pop out of the boards than screws, which can create a tripping or poking hazard on your deck.

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