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Q: Is a covered deck a good investment?

• <div><p>A covered deck can be a good investment that increases your home value&mdash;especially if you live in a hot region with a lot of sun. A covering over the deck means you can get more use out of it, even on the hottest summer days. With a permanent deck covering, you can even add ceiling fans to help cool down your deck for added comfort. </p></div>

Q: Can I pressure wash my own deck?

• <div><p>It is possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-power-wash-deck.htm">pressure wash your deck</a>, but it&rsquo;s usually best to leave the work to a professional for two main reasons. First, power washers are expensive, and you can avoid high upfront costs by hiring a deck washing pro instead. Second, you must be careful to use the correct setting to avoid damaging your deck material. You can only clean soft woods like pine with a wide spray and a low pressure; otherwise, the water will leave unpleasant marks on your deck. Hard woods, composite material, and metal can stand up to increasingly higher water pressures.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to fix a sinking deck?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-repair-deck.htm">cost to repair a deck</a> is between <b>$900 and $3,500</b>, depending on the cause and extent of the damage. For example, fixing a sinking deck caused by pest damage can cost between $200 and $600, while replacing sinking boards costs between $500 and $4,000.</p></div>

Q: Why does my deck pop in extreme cold?

• <div><p>Cold temperatures can make your deck boards contract. If they don&rsquo;t contract evenly, they can put pressure on the deck screws and cause them to pop out, making a noticeable sound. Winterizing your deck can help prevent this from happening. </p></div>

Q: How do you make a deck gate not sag?

• <div><p>You can use a few different tactics to prevent your deck gate from sagging. Aside from using strong, rot-resistant woods, introducing a diagonal element&mdash;such as a tension rod or solid piece of wood to act as a brace&mdash;across the gate will offer better support. You can also use rigid joists to prevent the gate from sagging.</p></div>

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Last update on May 14, 2023

Reviewed in May 2023
Did an excellent job. Asked specific questions concerning how I wanted small trees removed, areas that needed trimming regularly, length of grass going forward. etc. Through in getting job done.
QuickCuts Lawn Service
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Reviewed in July 2022
Old Dominion was outstanding to deal with very up front and professional. Estimate was very reasonable, showed up up on time, got right to work, very good job. Would highly recommend them. Everything was very well timed from the clean out pumper truck to the rock dust deliver, worked like...
Old Dominion Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2019
I'm still waiting on many projects that should have at least been started by now. The problem rests with the inability to schedule time enough to do them; one project has been two months in the making. The maintenance of the lawn is sufficient but with the neglect of the total yard over the...
Vandiford Complete Lawn Care
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Reviewed in November 2017
Roy and the crew of Coastal Exteriors displayed great engineering and problem solving skills while on the job. They also displayed great craftsmanship in replacing all of the windows in my home. We had a 2 hour driving rainstorm 48 hours after the install and I was so happy while observing each...
Coastal Exteriors, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2017
Extremely well. AVG needed two weeks to start the project, but the damage in one place was so critical that Joe offered to come back again in two days with sample shingles for me to choose from, AVG's estimate and patching materials to cover the holes. All this was done before I had made any...
American Values Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
Everything about my experience with GNC exceed all my expectations, and I believe that I have very high standards, particularly regarding Customer Service. I would recommend highly recommend GNC to anyone requiring any kind of maintenance on a residential irrigation system!
GNC Pumps & Irrigation
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Reviewed in March 2012
They did the work and it was fine, but they didn't get the price right. It was really frustrating to get them to give us the correct price. I am sure my husband will call them to fix the furnace if we had another problem. They did the service in October when we had the last hurricane and they...
Scott Plumbing & Heating Co Inc
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Reviewed in February 2010
we fired d a lynch apx. jan.10,2010. to many things were wrong at this point, and his contract was expired. i had already paid him to order my kitchen and have it delivered, he cancelled my order and never returned the money. upon further investigating the home we found numerous things wrong,...
D. A. Lynch Builders, LLC
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M&D Property Solutions

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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed fencing installed to keep groundhogs from taking up residence under our deck. Brady came up with a creative and complete solution that made sure the varmints were out and would not return. Would use again."

+10

Response time1 day

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Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Morphy Construction

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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

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We are a family owned small business, just starting out with a large amount of experience and professional attitude. We aim to keep great quality for a decent price. \n*Company work in progress. Will not be able to take new jobs for a few weeks.*

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Coast To Coast Painting

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Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

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"Glenn is an extremely professional, friendly, and reasonable man and Coast to Coast is the only company I will use in the future for any interior/exterior painting. His quote to paint the entire 2400sqft 2-story house and a large deck (approx 8x35) was $4650 which I found to be quite reasonable. I had received 2 quotes about 18 months prior that were $1000-$1500 higher. Glenn requested that I find a professional carpenter to fix the rotten spots (which he assessed while pressure washing) prior to beginning painting. After having 3 different carpenters come out, none were willing to do it due to the danger and inaccessibility of the spots. Glenn then fixed those spots for $1000 which again I thought was quite reasonable based on their location. His crew hand-painted 2 coats on our hardy-plank home and 2 coats of stain on our cedar trim. They did an OUTSTANDING job caulking everything which the house was in dire need of after not having been painted in 16 years. The house looks great and the attention to detail was very impressive, I haven't seen any imperfections yet. Glenn exceeded my expectations.
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Consolidated Roofing Systems, Inc.

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Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

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"They did a great job from the salesman to the roofers. Everything the salesman told me (and he went thru everything that would be done, step by step) was done from the materials being dropped off the day before to the clean up after the roof was done. I hope I don.t ever need it but the 50 year / unlimited wind guarantee isnice and it's even transferable if i ever want to move"

+58

Recommended by94%of homeowners

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Above & Beyond Construction

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Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The work went well. They did all this work during different contracts as I was doing some of the work myself. They showed up when expected, did the work to a high quality and the estimate was right on. They even called their supplier on speaker phone with me right there so that I could hear the quote for materials. Job site was left clean and I was even sent pictures of the roof during and after the work!"

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Wall 2 Wall Contracting, LLC

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Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

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"They do good work.... On time and professional. Price was reasonable for job asked for. Would recommend again and to anyone needs work done"

Response time11 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

"It was very dependable. The work was good. The prices were good."

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J&S Custom Construction LLC

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Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went very well. The owner was very responsive and communicative and went above and beyond my expectations."

+145

Recommended by75%of homeowners

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Stuart's Home Repair & Seamless gutters

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Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

"It was excellent. he was reliable, dependable and excellent work."

+81

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Big Bees Pressure Washing

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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Merritt, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great customer service. The guy was very nice and did a magnificent job. Would recommend highly to anyone looking for power washing service"

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Response time2 days

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

A covered deck can be a good investment that increases your home value—especially if you live in a hot region with a lot of sun. A covering over the deck means you can get more use out of it, even on the hottest summer days. With a permanent deck covering, you can even add ceiling fans to help cool down your deck for added comfort.

It is possible to pressure wash your deck, but it’s usually best to leave the work to a professional for two main reasons. First, power washers are expensive, and you can avoid high upfront costs by hiring a deck washing pro instead. Second, you must be careful to use the correct setting to avoid damaging your deck material. You can only clean soft woods like pine with a wide spray and a low pressure; otherwise, the water will leave unpleasant marks on your deck. Hard woods, composite material, and metal can stand up to increasingly higher water pressures.

The cost to repair a deck is between $900 and $3,500, depending on the cause and extent of the damage. For example, fixing a sinking deck caused by pest damage can cost between $200 and $600, while replacing sinking boards costs between $500 and $4,000.

Cold temperatures can make your deck boards contract. If they don’t contract evenly, they can put pressure on the deck screws and cause them to pop out, making a noticeable sound. Winterizing your deck can help prevent this from happening.

You can use a few different tactics to prevent your deck gate from sagging. Aside from using strong, rot-resistant woods, introducing a diagonal element—such as a tension rod or solid piece of wood to act as a brace—across the gate will offer better support. You can also use rigid joists to prevent the gate from sagging.

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