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Mattison Home Improvement
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Serving Houston, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did a great job staining my fence and deck. Professional, friendly and very reasonable on his price. I will certainly have him back for some other jobs in the spring. I would definitely recommend him."
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Response time12 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Preston's Painting & Staining
5.0(
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Serving Houston, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Preston and Heidi did a fantastic job painting for us. We hired them to paint our babyâ s nursery and it turned out beautifully. They were both very respectful of our time and our home and the job was finished right on time. Highly recommend!"
Whitewash vaulted ceiling
Beginning whitewash
Single/double coat contrast
Pre-touch up phase whitewash
Finishing second story whitewash

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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
RJ Decorators
4.6(
6
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Serving Houston, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Home Adviser should let the company know that I wanted them to do the work when they came out. They were not prepared totally to power wash my house. They did have their power washer but did not have any chemicals to clean with. If I was suppose to supply the chemicals I should have been informed ahead of time. They did an excellent job cleaning my siding."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Busy Bee Cleaning
5.0(
3
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Serving Houston, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have had her clean my house a few times. Always consistently on time. Which is why i will always have her back to clean my house. She really does a great job."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Creative Home Designs 1
5.0(
2
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Serving Houston, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jim has done an outstanding top notch job on our 100 year old house that he installed 9 custom windows, Jim did the window trim in and out We very highly recommend Creative Home Designs 1 / Jim Dougherty for your homes needs! D Williams."
Dollar Tree Repaint
Bathroom finished With Quality Products
Water Damage replacement of drywall, Prime,Paint
Water Damage to bathroom wall
Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

It's okay to walk on a newly painted deck after about four to six hours as long as the weather has been dry. Be sure to wait at least 24 hours before you place any outdoor furniture or grills on a freshly painted deck, though.

The proper and most comfortable height for a deck stair riser, also called a step, is between four and seven inches. A height of seven inches is often considered ideal for a strain-free step that minimizes the risk of trips and falls. While it is possible to have risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. For optimal safety and comfort, pair a seven-inch riser with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. Always check your local building codes, as they may have specific requirements that differ from these general recommendations.

Deck skirting shouldn’t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.

Yes, an elevated deck can increase a home's resale value. Homeowners can expect a 65% return on investment from the cost of a second-story deck installation. For example, if you spend $5,000 to install a second-story deck, that deck will add $3,250 to the value of your home.

Space deck handrail posts four to six feet apart. If the posts are more than six feet apart, the railing will be less able to withstand lateral forces and is more susceptible to breaking. Additionally, railing posts that are more than six feet apart may not be up to code, and you may face fines and be required to reinstall the posts to bring them up to code.

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