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Avatar for SKM Property Maintenance
SKM Property Maintenance
4.5(
232
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SKM Property Maintenance (and Dalton specifically) took on what no other decking company wanted to touch. I already had a deck and just needed some fabrication/modification to it. Doug came over and understood what I needed. Dalton came back a couple weeks later to complete the job and I couldn't be happier. I definitely recommend and would hire them again."
Privacy fence install
Deck Maintenance
Deck Rebuild
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+36

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Built to Last Construction, LLC
5.0(
13
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Built to Last Construction was recommended to my husband and me by his brother. They remodeled my bother-in law's kitchen and built him a beautiful deck, which is featured on their website at https://www.b2lconstruction.com. We hired them to remodel our kitchen. It turned out beautiful. Tom even built pull out drawers for my cupboard panty and added a heat vent along the floor. The extra time and detail they took to get it just right was amazing. I recommended them to a friend who is keeping them busy with projects at her home. My friend recommended them to someone else who has had a hard time finding someone to update her deck. She will not be disappointed."
start
10' X 16' deck
midway
10' X 16' deck
decking

+30

Response time5 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Avatar for DNY Home Services
DNY Home Services
4.3(
116
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"DNY Home Services did an excellent job cleaning and staining our wood deck. David was able to do the work quickly and skillfully in the timeline he promised. He was very reliable and I would absolutely hire him for any future projects."
Laundry Rm Floor install
Laundry Rm Floor install
Laundry Rm Floor install
Laundry Rm Floor install
Laundry Rm Floor install

+44

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Protofix Building Trades, LLC
4.9(
9
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

Rounded custom deck with full seating.
Custom 8 X 20 pavilion.
Custom 5 foot tall privacy fence.
Response time2 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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In and Out Floors, LLC
3.6(
267
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great service and excellent Floors work. They were very professional and work was completed at the time that was promised. Hands down one of the better flooring companies. I would highly recommend using In and Out Floors."
hall
Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
491 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elowsky Lawn Services
3.7(
17
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Sylvan Lake, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We have hired Elowsky Lawn Services for so many projects- weekly mowing, full landscape design and install, spring clean up and mulching- we have been so happy with all of the projects! Each of the crew members have been so very kind and hard working as well!"
Raised patio
Raised patio
Raised patio
Raised patio
Raised patio

+24

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Building a deck without a permit could lead to fines for both the homeowner and the contractor. The exact penalties will depend on your state and municipal building laws. You might also be required to remove the deck and apply for a permit before you can build another. While it might be tempting to skip the permit to save a few bucks, it’ll cost you much more if you’re caught.

Rot loves moisture, so deck rot typically impacts the parts of a board that stay wet. This includes the underside of boards, in addition to support posts and joists. However, any part of a board can rot, given the right conditions. 

Building codes for deck railings can vary by location, so it's important to consult your local regulations before construction. Generally, a guardrail is required for any deck that is more than 30 inches above the ground.

For residential properties, the standard minimum height for a deck railing is 36 inches. However, some states and municipalities have stricter requirements; for example, California and Washington mandate railings that are at least 42 inches high. Therefore, a 42-inch railing is not considered too high and may be required in your area or chosen voluntarily for additional safety.

In addition to height requirements, codes also specify other safety features, such as the maximum spacing between balusters to ensure they are close enough to prevent a child from squeezing through.

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

Composite decking boards aren't your only options for building a deck. There are several other types of materials for decks, including wood and aluminum decking. Wood decking comes in many different wood species, offering natural beauty and classy timelessness to your yard. Aluminum is a lightweight, water-resistant, and low-maintenance material that is also non-slip.

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