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Q: What is included in exterior house painting?

• <div><p>Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:</p><ul><li><p>Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted</p></li><li><p>Scraping away loose paint</p></li><li><p>Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris</p></li><li><p>Caulking gaps and openings</p></li><li><p>Priming with a quality paint primer</p></li><li><p>Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-types-exterior-paint.htm">paint finish</a></p></li><li><p>Adding a second coat</p></li><li><p>Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: What factors affect coating costs?

• <div><p>Costs depend on coating type, labor, site preparation, and required finishes.</p></div>

Q: Is it necessary to apply a sealer after staining wood?

• <div><p>Applying a sealer or topcoat after staining wood is highly recommended, though not always strictly required. A sealer protects the wood from moisture, UV rays, and weather-related issues, which is especially important for outdoor surfaces like decks and fences. It also enhances the stain's durability, prevents fading over time, and gives the wood a cleaner, more professional-looking finish. For some indoor applications, a sealer may not be necessary, depending on the type of stain used and the level of protection needed. It's always best to check the stain manufacturer's recommendations and consider the wood's intended use and exposure when deciding whether to apply a sealer.</p></div>

Q: How do I know when it’s time to restain my deck?

• <div><p>You&rsquo;ll need to restrain your deck when you notice fading, cracking, peeling, or mold and mildew over a moderate to large area, or when it&rsquo;s become especially difficult to clean. As for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-often-should-you-stain-your-deck.htm">how often to stain a deck</a>, plan to do it every two to three years or whenever you start to notice extended damage. </p></div>

Q: How often should you stain a dock?

• <div><p>Ideally, it's best to stain your dock once per year. Applying stain doesn't just keep it looking nice and new; it also helps extend the dock&rsquo;s lifespan. Since you want to ensure water levels are at their lowest, it's best to have this project done by a professional dock repair service in the cooler autumn or early winter months. </p><p> </p></div>

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Last update on May 24, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Mr Conley was very professional and did an amazing job on my new deck ! I was very impressed with his work and definitely would recommend him to others . I was so happy with his work I’m having build 2 rooms and a bathroom in my cellar . Thank you Mr Conley 😊
Conley, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2025
Norm replaced my front door and replaced the deck steps. He did a really great job! He’s coming back to work in my bathroom and I’m really happy about that.
CHF Services
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Reviewed in March 2025
Davy actually did multiple projects for me. Installed 2 new toilets, I new bath sink, cleaned (shampooed and destained) carpeting in whole house, Sheetrock and taped areas treated for mold, fixed kitchen sink faucet. I have new projects coming in the spring for him: installing shelving in...
FDP Handyman Services, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
I highly recommend Archadeck of Central Maine. The carpenter, Garret, except for a few hours on the first carpentry day and the entire last day, worked on this by himself. He did a phenomenal job! On the last day he was joined by Preston and he did a great job as well. This project had some...
Archadeck of Central Maine
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Reviewed in March 2024
5 stars!! If you are a typical homeowner looking for contractors to get work done in this day and age, you know that it is difficult (at best!) to even get a phone call back. Let alone find a trustworthy, hardworking, reliable professional who will get the work done exactly as they proposed...
Aurora Roofing & Solar
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Reviewed in July 2022
I was initially happy wit the work but he hasn't stood by it at all. He charged me additional money to get what was supposed to be a stainless steel chimney guard. It has since rusted and stained the front of the chimney. I have also had issues with the gutter guards because the gutters have...
Rojas Roofing and Gutters
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Reviewed in April 2022
Very good work! Always double checking if not triple checking everything they do! The owner is very dedicated and a hard worker! He wants the best result for everything he does! He does his research for the bust soaps, stains, paints etc. Would recommend them to anyone!!
Henry's Blasting, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2020
If I could put 10 stars to express the gratitude towards completing my project I would. I asked for French doors with screens to cut out a window in my kitchen to go out onto a raised deck. I also had an existing ground deck and stairs that I wanted incorporated into the design. I had a...
Summit Construction & Design
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Reviewed in June 2019
Took a stained, dog smelly wool area carpet with a dirty backing to just about brand new
Pro-Flooring Installation & Cleaning Services, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2019
had my decks power washed they came out like they were brand new I would definitely recommend them and would hire them again
R.A.M. Window Cleaning and Property Maintenance, LLC
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L&B Services

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Serving Mount Vernon, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"L&B Services did a tear down and rebuild of an old deck. They really know how to build a solid deck with poured cement footings, sauna tubes, and sturdy lumber. Bob was very good at keeping us informed of the work to be done and the timeline. The deck was done on time. It is a large deck (30x12) with 3 sets of stairs, dog gates, and skirting. The end result was a sturdy deck that will last for decades. Very easy and personable group to work with."

Response time12 hrs

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Recommended by46%of homeowners

Serving Mount Vernon, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired GreyBridge to install 2 exterior doors for us. Joshua, the owner, took great care in the job, and was professional, helpful and nice. He exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needed help in any projects that needed to get done."

+104

Response time2 days

Response rate96%

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Serving Mount Vernon, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired them to build a deck; they did an awesome job. Very polite and considerate Was sure that we could get in and out of our home with a 13-year-old greyhound. They were sure that no debris was left scattered. We have actually hired them to come back and shingle our roof."

Response time3 hrs

Response rate100%

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Morton painting

New to Angi

Serving Mount Vernon, ME and surrounding areas

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Interior and exterior paint

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Doak and Co Contracting

New to Angi

Serving Mount Vernon, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We at Doak and Co Contracting focus on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

Response time6 hrs

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James Dickson

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Serving Mount Vernon, ME and surrounding areas

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hey there- My name is Jamie Dickson- i'm actually a senior pastor at a central maine church. Before pastoring I started one of the larger more successful painting companies in maine and before that worked with Sherwin williams company closely with product and specialty knowledge on job sites. Currently just looking for small jobs to help pay for my kids tuition to school. thanks!

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NVS Affordable Painting

4.8(

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Serving Mount Vernon, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick, Roger, and Mark did a great job painting the walls in our house. We love the colors and are very satisfied with the work. They showed up when they said they would and worked steadily all day. They cleaned up nicely when they were finished. Very personable crew - you will be happy you hired them. Shanna deals with the business end and responds quickly to inquiries."

+29

Response time1 day

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Blue spruce fence and deck

4.7(

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Serving Mount Vernon, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality and professional work done was awesome the additional deck matched perfectly with the old. Chet answered questions I had, furthermore the job was finished ahead of schedule and on budget thanks chet for a great job. Looking forward to future projects with your company ?"

+23

Response time2 days

Recommended by96%of homeowners

Serving Mount Vernon, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good! They are on time and did a great job."

+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Bousquet Construction and Building Maintenance

5.0(

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Serving Mount Vernon, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tore off my old deck and replaced it with better decking and brand new beams and posts now we can finally use our deck again and they completed it just in time for the fourth of July I would strongly refer them to anyone needing a new deck"

+57

Response time5 hrs

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Deck Staining questions, answered by experts

Generally, these steps are included in exterior house painting:

Prepping and protecting the areas not being painted
Scraping away loose paint
Cleaning off dirt, grease, and debris
Caulking gaps and openings
Priming with a quality paint primer
Painting the prepared areas, including trim and accents with chosen paint finish
Adding a second coat
Cleaning up the site and disposing of tape, plastic, and drop cloths

Costs depend on coating type, labor, site preparation, and required finishes.

Applying a sealer or topcoat after staining wood is highly recommended, though not always strictly required. A sealer protects the wood from moisture, UV rays, and weather-related issues, which is especially important for outdoor surfaces like decks and fences. It also enhances the stain's durability, prevents fading over time, and gives the wood a cleaner, more professional-looking finish. For some indoor applications, a sealer may not be necessary, depending on the type of stain used and the level of protection needed. It's always best to check the stain manufacturer's recommendations and consider the wood's intended use and exposure when deciding whether to apply a sealer.

You’ll need to restrain your deck when you notice fading, cracking, peeling, or mold and mildew over a moderate to large area, or when it’s become especially difficult to clean. As for how often to stain a deck, plan to do it every two to three years or whenever you start to notice extended damage.

Ideally, it's best to stain your dock once per year. Applying stain doesn't just keep it looking nice and new; it also helps extend the dock’s lifespan. Since you want to ensure water levels are at their lowest, it's best to have this project done by a professional dock repair service in the cooler autumn or early winter months.

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