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New-Gen Construction NJ LLC
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Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"In addition to replacing siding, decks, brickwork, and chimneys, they assisted with our roofing repair. It was a terrific one-stop shop for us for practically all of our house maintenance needs!"
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Response time1 hour
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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C&J Painting and Construction
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Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I pride myself on my professionalism, as well as my ability to complete every job to the homeowner's total satisfaction. I never leave a job unfinished, or a homeowner not 100% satisfied with my level of service - Call today!

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Jersey Maintenance & Janitorial, LLC
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Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sandro and his team did excellent work, professional and great customer service. He wanted us to be more than satisfied with the work. I was very happy with the results. I thought my deck was beyond repair with the dirt and mold but with a thorough cleaning, light resurfacing and stain of my choice it is as good new."
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Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Semcore Professionals, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Semcore 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.

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Yossys Cleaning Service
4.3(
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Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Yossys Cleaning Service is a locally owned family business that specializes in recurring cleaning services as well as most of your cleaning needs from Rug cleaning to car and garage cleaning. We love what we do and cant wait to be a part of your upcoming projects so call us today for a free estimate at 908-728-1389.

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
General Brother Construction
New to Angi

Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 days
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Freeborne Decking
4.6(
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Serving Watchung, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Free estimates

"This is the 2nd time I've used Freeborne and I would definitely have them back again. They built a 12' X 16' enclosed room on a 2nd story deck and it came out great. Lenny, Scott and crew knew what we wanted and exceeded our expectations without over complicating the project. There were no budget surprises either. The amount we discussed at the beginning was what we were charged. If I could I would use them to do projects inside of the house!"
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

When staining a deck, don’t skip surface prep, avoid staining damp or dirty boards, and don’t apply stain in extreme heat, cold, or wet conditions. Never overload the wood with a stain, as too much can cause tackiness or peeling. Also, don’t forget to test a small area first to ensure the color and finish look right.

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 height for a stair riser or deck step is between four and seven inches, with seven inches often considered the most comfortable. Building your stairs to this height ensures a strain-free step position and minimizes the risk of trip and fall injuries. For optimal safety and comfort, especially on deck stairs, a rise of around seven inches should be paired with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. While it is possible to design stairs with risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. Always check with your local building codes, as they may mandate specific dimensions that differ from these general recommendations.

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. 

Yes, Ipe is more expensive than Trex decking—both in terms of materials and installation (plus, Ipe trees are endangered). On average, Ipe decking costs $10 to $25 per square foot, while Trex decking costs $5 to $12 per square foot. Because Ipe is harder to work with, the price of installation is higher, too. For Ipe decking, you’ll pay between $20 and $45 per square foot for labor. However, with Trex decking, the labor costs range from $8 to $22 per square foot.

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