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4A Dirtwork
New to Angi

Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

I’m Hunter Stephens owner of 4A Dirtworks the name came from my 4 daughters all their names begin with A. I do every job like it is my own because every job is a reflection of me. Me and my guys are professional and respectful and always aim to please our customers.

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Clean Hands Painting & Construction LLC
4.8(
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Junior and his assistants did an excellent job with kitchen painting, and deck power wash and stain. Prompt communication, punctual, careful attention to detail, clean up, all professionally done. Recommended."
Interior Painting
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+17

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Mighty Hands Roofing Inc
4.2(
461
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There were some postponements, primarily due to weather, but Brian did a very good job of removing the rotted wood on my deck and leaving the deck in good shape. I'm replacing the wood myself, as I think it was more difficult and required tools, which I do not have, to remove the wood, 5/4 X 6" and 2 X 4", about 20 boards in total."
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Carolina Deck and Screen rooms LLC
4.5(
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We provide quality Deck and screen room services . If you need a face lift for your present Deck or you want to tear it down and start all over we can make your Back yard a Happy space!!

Trex Deck Hog wire Railing
Trex Deck & new sliding door
Bead board ceiling with ceiling fan
Massive trex deck and vinyl rails arch walkway
Rebuild deck add trex

+102

Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Ferguson's Handyman and Lawn Care
4.5(
21
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He took out a non-weight bearing wall to extend my dinning room. I have had him work on a few different projects at the house that me and my wife moved in to. He is very professional and gets the job done right and inexpensive."
deck
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whole deck
Deck #6
Flooring #1

+278

Response time5 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Martin's Quality At Work
4.8(
41
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony was excellent! He did a superb job at a really good price and even cleaned the side walk. I will use him again for all power washing needs. In addition, he did the work the same day of estimate for a really reasonable price."
Power Wash Siding
Power Washing Siding
Power Wash Driveway
Power Wash- DriveWay
Powwer wash- Deck #2

+22

Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tom Nagle
4.3(
132
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

"Tom did a wonderful job. He tore down our existing porch and hauled it all away. He cleaned up everyday before he left. Very Professional. Our new porch is beautiful, the quality is excellent. He made sure everything was done top notch. The price was very reasonable. He actually did extras that we weren't even expecting. We would definitely recommend him!!!!!!!! He even made friends with our dog. She ate lunch with him everyday.."
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+6

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Maravilla Services LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I call this young team the miracle workers. They came in and repainted our complete interior. It was beautiful, not a mismark anywhere. Would hire them again and again and would recommend them without fail to anyone who wants painting in their home."
Painting - Exterior Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Painting - Interior Project
Remodeling - General Project

+51

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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DISCOUNT RENOVATIONS
4.3(
53
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Serving Ararat, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"i have used Shane services for close to a decade now and have never been disappointed with him or his work. He Built my 2nd story back deck, cut out and framed an interior wall window, installed glass panels in my kitchen cabinents, cleaned and installed gutter guards on my rain gutters. he has also installed outdoor flood lights and 3 way electrical outdoor light switches and outdoor outlet. He has also installed ceiling fans and a chandelier in the foyer with a cathedral ceiling. Shane has installed a bathroom toilet and kitchen sink. in fact he stayed until 9:30 pm that night to finish the job right. he also stayed until 10pm one other night in the pouring rain on the roof fixing a leak. He always goes above and beyond what you would expect. The bridge you see in his photo album is the bridge he built for me in the back yard and I have been extremely happy with his craftsmanship not only with the bridge but with everything he has done for me. I will never call for another contractor. Shane is reliable, trustworthy, talented and hard working. I never let anyone in my house unless I'm home except for Shane. I have total trust and faith in him and my dogs also love him. he is great with them and treats them as if they are his own. Shane has become not only my contractor but a true friend."
Walk in bathtub jacuzzi install
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Walk in bathtub jacuzzi install
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+77

Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.

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.

Yes, you can build a deck over your outdoor HVAC unit, but you need to leave at least 5 feet of vertical clearance above the unit. If you don’t want your deck to be that high off the ground, you could build a floating deck in another part of your yard—again, as long as you leave at least 4 feet of horizontal space between the deck and your AC unit.

Before installing any materials under the deck for removing moisture, you should perform some prep work on the ground. Work the dirt under the deck to create a grade away from the home. A grade of at least six inches for every 10 feet works well. Do not leave a gap between the dirt and the home’s foundation where water could pool. Once you or a contractor regrades the dirt under the deck, you then can add materials over the top.

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. 

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