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Lakeside Home Solutions, LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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A local, family-owned Michigan home maintenance company proudly serving Antrim, Kalkaska, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties.\n\nAs the owner, I am personally committed to being on-site to care for your home. In addition to having been in residential construction since before I was old enough to drive I am a United States Navy veteran and a licensed attorney with nearly two decades of experience in residential contracting, real estate & construction law, risk management and personalized client services. No matter the task: individualized lake-living concierge services, interior and exterior painting, preventative maintenance, home repairs & improvements or construction punch lists, we provide timely, professional results and you'll have the peace of mind of knowing exactly whom you rely upon.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Padilla Custom Painting, LLC
4.1(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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Offers commercial services

Great Work At Great Price! A fresh coat of paint or stain can bring new life to rooms, add curb appeal to your homes, and help protect your investment for years to come. We are happy to bid on all types of painting, staining and power washing projects in the Traverse City area. We will meet with you, at your convenience, and provide you with a free, written, detailed estimate no surprise charges added after the fact.\n Locally owned and operated, we are a small company with big capabilities, .

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Elk Rapids
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Rednecks Kustom Remodeling and HandyMan Services LLC
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"No other contractors I called were willing to take on the job, we needed a new roof and news ceilings throughout our home due to water damage. Roland of Redneck's Kustom Remodeling answered all of my calls and worked with us throughout the process to keep the cost low but results great. The house looks so nice now and feels way more structurally sound!"
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West Branch Dirt Works
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a thorough job of removing 60+ years of accumulated stuff on my dad's rural property, plus replacing an old culvert over a stream. We had a few unanticipated extras for them to do, but the final bill came in exactly as quoted. Robert is very detail oriented, polite, and responsible. I highly recommend West Branch Dirt Works."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Liquid Roofing and Construction
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

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Emergency services offered

"I would like to thank Michael Gentz and his Liquid Construction crew for the wonderful job they did on re-roofing my home. I purchased a 20 year old home in Gaylord area 8 months ago knowing there was a problem with “shingle slippage” in an area on the roof. Last fall I contacted a well known local roofing company and received an estimate/quote which i laughed at and threw out. About a month ago i called another local company twice and left a message, I am still waiting on a call back! Seen an ad in local shopping paper from Liquid Construction and gave them a call. Next day Ray came out and gave me three quotes: one for repair of “shingle slippage” area, one for re-roofing of front half side of house where “shingle slippage” had occurred, and a third estimate for complete home and garage (approximately 3,000 square feet total). I did some quick research on approximate cost for re-roofing and he was right in the range. I researched material and shingles they were going to be using to replace: high quality/premium roofing system and quality/premium shingles and supplies. Ray came out next day and I signed contract giving half payment down. Two days later the shingles and roofing supplies arrived. Two days later at 10:00 am a crew of three from Liquid Construction arrived and worked until 9:00 pm, removing existing shingles and underlayment and replacing underlayment and started on re-shingling. The crew arrived first thing the next day at 8:00 am and worked until completion of project at about 5 pm. The crew cleaned up the area and one would be hard pressed to know they were even there! They even blew the leaves and sand out from inside my garage!!! My wife even asked me if I had cleaned it! The crew did an incredible job and have a lot of respect and admiration for the work/time/and energy they put into my roof! Google them, request a quote and then research the roofing system and material/shingles they use….all high quality. Ohhhhhh, and now that I have fully paid Liquid Construction I can say that the quote they gave me was at LEAST 40% LESS than the first quote I received last fall from the other well known roofing company!!!!!!!! Once again I would like to thank Michael Gentz and his crew for the incredible work they performed and would not hesitate to recommend them."
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Property Services of Michigan
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

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Emergency services offered

"He gave me a quote and did exactly what he said he was going to do. He was clear about to procedure and what he needed to do. It was nice and clean after the service, I didn't have to do any touch ups or clean ups. I was so happy with the results, I hired him to complete resurface my driveway."
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AllStar Cleaning and Services
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Merritt, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The clean my entire home every 2 weeks. Fair price and thorough job on a consistent level. Never shy away from extra work, and I always come home and feel the "wow" effect as soon as I walk through the door"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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, it’s definitely possible to build a pergola on an existing deck. All you need to do is attach the pergola support beams to the deck’s joists and build up from there. Beware that mistakes can damage your deck, so if you’re at all unsure of the process, play it safe and hire a pro for your custom build.

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.

In general, you need a footing at each corner of your deck, and within 8 feet of each other. So, how many you need depends on the size and shape of your deck, plus any local building codes. It also depends on factors like the load capacity of your soil and the weight of your deck. You can find a footing calculator online or contact a pro for support.

Building a deck isn't too hard if you’re handy with carpentry, have the necessary tools, and are willing to put effort into it. However, other factors, such as plans, permits, and design, can be hard if you don’t have experience in those areas.

Note: You’ll need another person to help you build the deck (especially for framing and setting the beams). Building a deck yourself will be very difficult if you don’t have an extra set of hands to help.

The Merritt, MI homeowners’ guide to deck maintenance services

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