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Avatar for M and A Fence and Tree Services, LLC
M and A Fence and Tree Services, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his guys were amazing. They started on a Wednesday and on a Friday. They replaced my privacy fence, fixed my deck by replacing joist and deck boards along with the rail that went around my deck. They also trimmed the tree for me while they were here, not only was the work amazing but the cleanup was impeccable. They cleaned up everything every night and made sure things were safe for my dog to be in the backyard as he is deaf and mostly blind."
Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Zeds Outdoor Services
4.8(
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Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Zed's is a full scale outdoor service company dedicated to serving you. Our experienced team offers personalized and affordable solutions for your home and property. Landscaping, exterior maintenance, tree and stump removal. \n

Awning cleaning
Awning cleaning
Awning cleaning
Stump removal
Stump removal

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Washed Away
5.0(
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Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Hi! I'm Ty Rykse, owner of Washed Away. We specialize in exterior cleaning for homes, patios, decks, driveways, and more. At Washed Away, we believe in doing the job right the first time and standing behind our work. Our top priority is making sure every customer is happy and that their property looks exactly how they envision it.\n\nA little about me — I’m a 21-year-old college student and college basketball player. I’ve been in the pressure washing business for over three years, during which I’ve gained hands-on experience and developed the skills to tackle a wide range of cleaning challenges. I’ve learned what works — and just as importantly, what doesn’t — to deliver high-quality results.\n\nI’d be honored to earn your business and help bring new life to your property!

Back Deck Wash!
Vinyl Fencing
Vinyl Fencing
Home Wash
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
PLC Handyman LLC
4.6(
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Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!\n

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
80 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brown Construction Company
5.0(
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Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Hallway
Hallway
Hallway
Hallway
Hallway

+14

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TruePro Home Painters
4.8(
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Serving Portage, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very happy with the worked performed on my deck. The steps and rail that were built were sturdy and made it through the first Michigan winter with no issues."
Painting
Painting
Staining
Staining
Staining

+38

Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

In many areas, a floating deck that isn’t connected to your home and stays under 200 square feet and below 30 inches in height may not need a permit. These freestanding structures are often considered low-risk, which can simplify the building process. However, building codes vary greatly based on location. Before investing in any home improvement project, check with your local permitting office for deck-building guidelines.

To flatten a cupped deck board, start by ensuring it’s dry. Then, try flipping the board over so the cupped side faces down and reattach it. If that’s not possible, you can use screws to pull it tighter to the joists or plane the edges slightly to reduce the cup. It’s best to replace severely cupped boards.

Applying too much sealer to a deck might seem like extra protection, but it can cause more harm than good. Wood is a porous material with a limited capacity to absorb liquids. When you go overboard with sealer, the excess can't soak in and instead forms a film on the surface. This leftover layer is prone to peeling, cracking, and trapping moisture, ultimately defeating the purpose of sealing in the first place. 

Deck stairs should have at least three stringers rather than two. The recommended minimum width for stairs is 36 inches, and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends at least three cut stringers to provide sufficient support on wood decking stairs of this width. Generally, stringers should be a maximum of 16 inches apart for wood decking and 12 inches apart for more flexible composite decking.

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