Farid Alkurdi is 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. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n
My name is Jordan, and I’ve been doing asphalt for 15 years! I specialize in anything that has asphalt. Everything from full depth repairs, patching, seal coating, grading for a new build, driveways and seal coating. I pride myself in giving you quality work that makes you feel happy about your investment.
Hi, I'm the owner of Around the House KC. I take pride in helping Kansas City homeowners and property managers keep their properties in great shape. Whether it's a plumbing, electric, door, or appliance repair, painting project, or a growing honey-do list, I provide dependable service, attention to detail, and honest communication from start to finish. Free estimates available.
Spur Oak Property Group is a property care and project support company based out of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, serving homeowners, rental owners, businesses, churches, and organizations throughout the greater Kansas City area.\n\nWe help with repairs, maintenance, cleaning, make-ready work, painting, flooring, rental support, senior home maintenance, outdoor upkeep, and larger property improvement projects by connecting clients with dependable, vetted professionals and keeping the process organized.\n\nSpur Oak was built around trust. With a local law enforcement background, I understand how important it is to know who is coming into your property. That is why we focus on reliable professionals who value honesty, communication, and respect. Licensed, insured, bonded, permitted, or specialized work is handled through properly qualified professionals.\n\nOur goal is to give clients peace of mind through honest communication, dependable follow-through, and property care by people you can trust.
"This guy is phenomenal. My son’s front door was water damaged & rotting. Aaron explained to fix the problem the door frame needed replacement. His price was completely reasonable considering the scope of the job. The door also had an exterior weather door that caused an unexpected issue when re-installing. Aaron did amazing work to fabricate a perfect solution. He was prompt, friendly & completely trustworthy throughout all encounters. I recommend him without reservation and would give him 7 stars if that were an option."
"Great service and quality work. We’ve been the envy of our friends with our fantastic deck! Fit in under a tight timeframe to accommodate our wedding. Highly recommend."
"Ron Scott, owner of White Dog Painting, came out in late September to see what was needed and prepare an estimate to repair siding, wood rot, and paint my home. While walking around the house, he has some smart ideas on how to prepare the fascia and trim to prevent further wood rot. He provided an estimate. It was complete and White Dog was hired to make repairs and paint the home. White Dog showed up in early October to begin. The crew arrived promptly at 9AM and worked until dark for several days. White Dog repaired and replaced trim, chalked and prepared the surfaces for painting. The crew spray painted and it looked great. There were only two issues that came up during the painting. 1. They used two different brands/colors of siding, and the darker siding appeared to have already been painted another color. Ron Scott assured me both were new siding, but still waiting on receipts showing he made 2 separate purchases of new siding rather than using scraps from another job. 2. The really good ideas Ron had on making adjustments to the trim, fascia were never conveyed to the crew and I had to press the crew myself to get those adjustments made on, literally, the last day of their work. As good as the finished paint job and repairs looked; the unskilled approach to the other details soured the experience. The trim was screwed into the window itself rather than the frame. Of the 11 windows painted, 8 were ‘painted shut’ making them inoperable. The storm windows and door were ‘slapped’ back on, leaving large air gaps between the storm doors/windows and frames. Of the 4 outdoor lights the removed (before painting) then reattached; only two worked. The other two had not been wired correctly. Worst, the home has a steel roof and Ron had assured me his crew knew how to operate on a steel roof. They did not. They left 4 trails of dents and damage across the roof as they painted the dormer. Ron assured me that White Dog was committed to making things right. Two months went by and White Dog never came out to inspect the damage or send their insurance agent. Once I got an estimate for the repairs, I told him the amount and the roofing company to make the check out to. No check. When I insisted he turn it over to his insurance, because he advertises on his website and Angie’s List that he is insured, no response. I complained to the BBB and received an email from Ron that he had given all my information to his insurer and they would contact me. After almost 6 months, still no phone call or resolution from White Dog Painting or contact from an insurance company. I had to have the roof repaired on my own."
"Very well. Ran into some issues with deck build but was able to quickly adjust and keep on schedule. Communication excellent. Showed up everyday and kept us in the loop as to what was going on."
"Two men from Artisan came and worked for about an hour and a half. Both were friendly and informative and seemed (to the best of my knowledge) to be very competent. They performed all the tasked in the contract, and also at no additional charge did some caulking that I asked for at the time of service. They also found a small but important problem with the guttering that they fixed.
I rated Price as B rather than A just based on the hourly charge - not on any comparison with other bids, but I thought their work was worth any extra cost. I rated Punctuality as B because they had to reschedule and were a little late; this was not a problem for me but maybe others would have been inconvenienced."
"I had gutter failure from huge storm in KC area last weekend, which caused water to pool in front of a basement window well and led to my basement flooding. I tried calling many other gutter companies, but they all were 2-3 weeks or 2-3 months booked out. the owner of 5 Star construction came out to give a bid, and immediately said that he would take one of is crews off another project to immediately address put up the new gutters so as to avoid further flooding into my basement. He said my situation was way more urgent than his other customers. He had a crew out the very next day to put up the new 6" gutters with splash guards, and addressing some of the other minor siding repairs."
When sourced responsibly, the most sustainable wood decking options are timber trees like redwood, pine, Douglas fir, Nootka cypress, and Western red cedar. These tree species are fast-growing with low carbon emissions. Plus, most timber woods make durable deck materials because of their resistance to rot and decay over time.
A deck doesn’t have to be perfectly level. Many pros even recommend a gentle slope to ensure proper drainage and increase longevity. The ideal gentle slope is about 1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot away from the property, leading water away from the home to prevent pooling and reduce the risk of damage. It also minimizes rot, mold, and other moisture-related problems.
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.
If you want to make a deck cleaner from products already in your home, there are various options. The most common is to use a gentle blend of 1 gallon of warm water and 2 tablespoons of ammonia-free dish soap. You can also mix water with distilled vinegar. Sprinkling on some baking soda can help to remove mold and mildew. You can add oxygen bleach (but never damaging chlorine bleach) to the water and ammonia-free dish soap solution for something a bit stronger.
The most likely causes of a deck leaning to one side are damaged deck posts, soil erosion, and inadequate deck footings. If you’re not sure about the exact cause, the best option is to call a contractor who can build a deck to inspect the damage and recommend the best way forward.
The Richmond, MO homeowners’ guide to deck repair services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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