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Clearwater Handyman & Outdoor Solutions
4.6(
12
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Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quick response

"Tyler and his crew went out of their way to get the job done in time for our event with great quality work! They made sure that the job was done to our satisfaction and Tyler and his crew are all super folks and easy to have around! We will definitely hire them again!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JC Color painting LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I'm thrilled with the painting job on our house!The painters were extremely efficient, covering every window , bushes, the deck, etc. Not a drop of paint anywhere except on the house and garage. They were careful not to paint when it was raining or wood was still damp. They did it in the time frame they quoted and the house looks like new -it's beautiful!! I highly recommend them for any painting job and will hire them for the inside of the house. Also they were very friendly!I I'm so happy I found them on Angi as didn't know whom to hire"
Response time50 mins
Response rate100%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Wash Doctor
4.7(
15
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Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Careful sanding and painting of deck. That deck refinishing done by Vitali was tops. Although weather and employee shortage delayed the project, Jimmy made up for it by communicating well and in a reasonable way. He provided updates as each job before mine on the list was completed, so that I could estimate when it was my turn. I plan to remain their customer."
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Response time1 day
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Both a well-constructed deck and a patio can add value to your home. Patios are generally cheaper to build but don’t offer the same aesthetics as a quality deck. Therefore, decks can be more appealing to buyers than patios, increasing a home's resale value.

Before installing any materials under the deck for removing moisture, you should perform some prep work on the ground. Work the dirt under the deck to create a grade away from the home. A grade of at least six inches for every 10 feet works well. Do not leave a gap between the dirt and the home’s foundation where water could pool. Once you or a contractor regrades the dirt under the deck, you then can add materials over the top.

Choices include wood, composite, and hardwoods, each with unique benefits.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

Yes, you can attach a deck to a mobile home, but it’s important that the work be done correctly to avoid the potential for major damage to your home. Many building codes require that any additions to mobile homes—including decks—be either freestanding or have their own support structures. Getting permits may require submitting the home's original floor plan, the proposed floor plan, framing details, and more. 

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