I am writing this for someone who had work done by them and I went to clean up their mess. They took a number of trees down and just them lay on neighbors yard, they left big ruts in the yard that hey did not repair! They damaged the roof on a shed they said they would repair but never...
Westy inc The entire process was very professional. They recieved the parts in a timely manor and scheduled the repairs right away. They were very flexible with my schedule. While doing the repairs they were very conscious of cleanliness. The repair man was very knowledgeable and informative.
Connors Plumbing & Heating IncOnce Lon was able to start the project, he worked quickly and efficiently. The deck was done within a couple of days. He respected my request to get this done before winter, even though he was busy with other jobs/projects, and he said that he would dig through frozen ground, if he had to...
Chas' work effort was extraordinary. My 25 yr old son helped him the day he put screws into every board and rail in the deck. That evening my son was complaining on the ache in his back and yet I never heard Chas complain once other than that his knees ached a bit after a 2 full days...
I was not home when he serviced my unit. My wife was. He came to the door and then went right to work. The unit is outside. He had to come in a couple of times to check on the unit in the basement. He finished in a timely manner. I would recommend A to Z for all your appliance repair needs.
At Gartner-Johnson Construction, Inc., we take great pride in our work, devoting careful attention to detail on each project, and keeping the client's unique goals in mind throughout the entire process. We provide full design-build construction services, including custom home construction, remodeling, and additions. With over 30 years of experience, we offer home projects of exceptional quality.
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Don R on January 2016
At Gartner-Johnson Construction, Inc., we take great pride in our work, devoting careful attention to detail on each project, and keeping the client's unique goals in mind throughout the entire process. We provide full design-build construction services, including custom home construction, remodeling, and additions. With over 30 years of experience, we offer home projects of exceptional quality.
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Don R on January 2016
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.
"We ran into several issues with vendors and true North was able to overcome all of the problems we encountered. I would use them again."
Larry S on August 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals.
"We ran into several issues with vendors and true North was able to overcome all of the problems we encountered. I would use them again."
Larry S on August 2025
371 Construction is your licensed Up North contractor: Services we offer include kitchen and bath remodels, window and siding and roofing replacement, additions, decks, and more!
371 Construction is your licensed Up North contractor: Services we offer include kitchen and bath remodels, window and siding and roofing replacement, additions, decks, and more!
Hi my name is Matt I am the owner of Northern lakes painting & finishing LLC I have been painting for 11 years. Decided to go on my own last year I specialize in interior/exterior/cabinets/pre-finished work/decks & power washing! I take pride in my work! Very detailed on any project I do! Would love to transform any project you have for me!
"Matt and his team did an exceptional job with our challenging interior paint job—the tongue and groove paneling (walls and ceiling) of our cabin's master bedroom, including a vaulted ceiling. We also asked them to apply a java gel stain to a high ceiling beam and the pitched ceiling of our master bathroom. We couldn't have been happier with the results. Absolute perfection. Matt is professional, timely, and a great communicator. We really appreciated the photos he sent when the project was finished. He had competitive pricing, also. We are so glad we invested in hiring this project out--in the past we've done nearly all interior paint jobs ourselves, but it would have taken us so much time, scaffolding rental, and we wouldn't have done nearly as good a job. We very highly recommend Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing!"
Heidi P on September 2025
Hi my name is Matt I am the owner of Northern lakes painting & finishing LLC I have been painting for 11 years. Decided to go on my own last year I specialize in interior/exterior/cabinets/pre-finished work/decks & power washing! I take pride in my work! Very detailed on any project I do! Would love to transform any project you have for me!
"Matt and his team did an exceptional job with our challenging interior paint job—the tongue and groove paneling (walls and ceiling) of our cabin's master bedroom, including a vaulted ceiling. We also asked them to apply a java gel stain to a high ceiling beam and the pitched ceiling of our master bathroom. We couldn't have been happier with the results. Absolute perfection. Matt is professional, timely, and a great communicator. We really appreciated the photos he sent when the project was finished. He had competitive pricing, also. We are so glad we invested in hiring this project out--in the past we've done nearly all interior paint jobs ourselves, but it would have taken us so much time, scaffolding rental, and we wouldn't have done nearly as good a job. We very highly recommend Northern Lakes Painting & Finishing!"
Heidi P on September 2025
Lakes Area Remodels is a licensed and insured company that you'll be able to trust with your home remodels bringing the best quality workmanship from your floors to your ceilings we got you covered and also home additions and other exterior buildings whether it be a shed garage or pole building.
"Keegan was easy to work with and we are so happy with the results!"
Sheila E on April 2025
Lakes Area Remodels is a licensed and insured company that you'll be able to trust with your home remodels bringing the best quality workmanship from your floors to your ceilings we got you covered and also home additions and other exterior buildings whether it be a shed garage or pole building.
"Keegan was easy to work with and we are so happy with the results!"
Sheila E on April 2025
Birdies pressure washing: Driveways, Sidewalks, Houses, Docks, Decks, Concrete & more
Birdies pressure washing: Driveways, Sidewalks, Houses, Docks, Decks, Concrete & more
360 Contracting is the Twin Cities go-to for a new Trex deck, finished basement, pole building, bathroom remodel, and many other house remodeling projects. We take pride in our work and do anything we can to satisfy our customers! MN License #BC773439
360 Contracting is the Twin Cities go-to for a new Trex deck, finished basement, pole building, bathroom remodel, and many other house remodeling projects. We take pride in our work and do anything we can to satisfy our customers! MN License #BC773439
Handymn LLC is a family owned company started from the idea that many people need help fixing a household problem, finishing or starting a project, or seeing their vision of a clean and organized home come true. As a localized, small family business, we offer prices and communication throughout that bigger or specialized business just can't offer. We are an all-in-one solution to issues and projects that go beyond one type of trade. Whether you need help building some shelves, fixing a plumbing problem, having your car worked on, or just need your home to be clean, we can handle it. Our expertise goes back 20+ years working in many different industries where we've built race cars, constructed sheds, maintained and cleaned whole apartment complexes, and so much more. It was our time to take all of that knowledge and create a business that can help those worried about the high costs for simple needs or not wanting to wait for a big business to get back to them some time down the road. We are your everyday solution! Please feel free to contact us via phone or email and find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/handymnllc
Handymn LLC is a family owned company started from the idea that many people need help fixing a household problem, finishing or starting a project, or seeing their vision of a clean and organized home come true. As a localized, small family business, we offer prices and communication throughout that bigger or specialized business just can't offer. We are an all-in-one solution to issues and projects that go beyond one type of trade. Whether you need help building some shelves, fixing a plumbing problem, having your car worked on, or just need your home to be clean, we can handle it. Our expertise goes back 20+ years working in many different industries where we've built race cars, constructed sheds, maintained and cleaned whole apartment complexes, and so much more. It was our time to take all of that knowledge and create a business that can help those worried about the high costs for simple needs or not wanting to wait for a big business to get back to them some time down the road. We are your everyday solution! Please feel free to contact us via phone or email and find us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/handymnllc
Vogelpohl construction offers all types of work that can turn your home into your dream home, we are licensed and insured, have been in the construction business for almost 20 years take a look at the gallery and get some ideas!
"I was really impressed on how fast they did the job. They were very responsive and very accurate."
Barb W on March 2020
Vogelpohl construction offers all types of work that can turn your home into your dream home, we are licensed and insured, have been in the construction business for almost 20 years take a look at the gallery and get some ideas!
"I was really impressed on how fast they did the job. They were very responsive and very accurate."
Barb W on March 2020
Custom carpentry company available for full remodels and sub contracting
Custom carpentry company available for full remodels and sub contracting
While the terms deck and porch are often used interchangeably, they are two distinct home features. Porches offer a roof that protects from the elements when coming and going from the house. Generally, porches are on the front of your home. On the other hand, decks are generally built in the backyard of a home and offer no roof or protection from the elements, like rain or snow. Porches typically require less maintenance and upkeep thanks to the roof, but both features require regular cleaning and repairs to maintain good condition.
There are a few ways to make your deck look new without professional power washing. First, you can use either store-bought cleaners or dish soap and water to mop your deck regularly to clean off accumulated dirt. To clean your deck and remove mold, mix two gallons of warm water with a ½ cup of distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, rinse the area, and then scrub with a stiff-bristled broom.
The cost to professionally pressure wash your deck is $150 on average. This cost can range from $100 to $600, depending on the size of your deck and its condition.
For an average deck of about 300 square feet, you can expect to pay around $100. However, if you have a spacious 1,000-square-foot deck or more, expect that cost to be closer to $300 to $400. Likewise, if it’s been a long time since you deep cleaned your deck, the deck professional might need extra time and to use deck-specific detergent, which will increase the overall cost.
You should have your deck professionally cleaned twice a year—once in the spring and once in the fall. A springtime cleaning wipes away grime and mold that accumulated during the wet winter months, making it sparkly clean for summer use. Likewise, cleaning your deck in the fall allows you to wash away grease and leftover mess from the fun summer months rather than letting them soak into your deck over the winter.
The cost to build a deck is $8,025 on average. However, this cost can range anywhere from $1,500 to $22,000, depending on multiple factors, such as size, materials, and deck type. You can expect to pay $30 to $60 per square foot when building a new deck.
Cedar decks are often the most cost-effective option, ranging from $4 to $9 per square foot for materials. However, pressure-treated decking, which is resistant to rot, is more expensive, ranging from $15 to $25 per square foot for materials.
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Deck replacement costs depend on materials, any structural damage you need to fix, and more. This guide explores how much it costs to replace or repair a deck.
Vinyl is a durable and relatively inexpensive choice of decking material. Your vinyl deck cost will depend on labor, the deck size, and more.
Ipe decking costs vary based on size, construction, finish, and whether you hire a professional. Learn more about how to budget for this project.
A pergola can add to your home value and yard utility. Learn about standard pergola sizes and how to choose dimensions for the most useful yard area possible.
A portico is a small, porch-like structure that adorns and protects a home’s front entrance. Learn what makes a portico and the benefits of building one.
Not sure what deck size you need? Learn about standard deck sizes and what factors to consider to get the right dimensions for backyard bliss.
