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Nickel City Repair
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Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roger is communicative, efficient, knowledgeable, and thorough. He completed a large-scale renovation in my living room and dining rooms, tearing down old plaster walls and ceiling, installing new drywall, canned lighting, new flooring, and trim. He kept me informed throughout the project. I highly recommend Nickel City Repair and look forward to having Roger back for the next project."
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Drywall Project
Drywall Project
drywall hanging and finishing.
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Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by51%of homeowners
DAS
New to Angi

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

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I am someone who is trying to start a business. I’ve been in and around the construction industry for 20+ years, mainly doing commercial residential construction. I want to build something of my own where I feel my work can be noticed. I travel anywhere within the greater Rochester region. I look forward to meeting with you. Thank you

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The Property Butler
New to Angi

Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

The Property Butler provides professional residential and commercial property maintenance with a concierge-level approach. We handle small repairs, replacements, punch-list items, and half-day or full-day projects for busy homeowners and property managers who want things done right. Fully insured and locally owned, we’re known for clear communication, dependable service, and quality workmanship.

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JMW Builders
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Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

"JMW builders has done several jobs for me. They installed hardwood floors in my home, remodeled my kitchen, fencing in my backyard and repaired and maintained my backyard deck and front porch. I highly recommend JMW builders for all of your home improvement needs."
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Remodeling - Basements Project
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Decks & Porches Project
Remodeling - General Project

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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Riggs Exterior Cleaning LLC
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Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Rob Riggs is a perfectionist. I'm luckv I was able to hire him, Rob isn't finished yet ,so far things are going great! Rob's going to stain my deck next."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Deanna and Bob's Home Improvement
4.2(
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Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleasant and thorough in their work. They were quick in painting but did an excellent job on our room even though it was a custom request. We had them apply some conductive paint to two walls for EMF protection, then paint the entire room a new color. They reviewed the materials on how to properly apply it and completed the work in two weekend afternoons (Saturday and Sunday). Reasonable price for the work. We are pleased."
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Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Everything Outdoors
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Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

"It went very well. The workers were friendly and the work was completed on time and our basement looks terrific. Their attention to detail was outstanding and we're very happy with the final product. The company was also very flexible and knowledgeable and suggested some changes to our original blueprints which helped settle some disagreements about the floor plan between my husband and I."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Lawn pros of wny
4.3(
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Serving Elma, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m thrilled with Lawn Pros of WNY and I’d happily recommend them to anyone who needs lawn maintenance services. I contacted Lawn Pros after the service I’d hired to cut my lawn left me high and dry for 3 weeks. Lawn Pros replied to my inquiry quickly, gave me a very fair price, and cut my lawn the SAME DAY!!! I couldn’t be happier with Lawn Pros of WNY, they went above and beyond for me, excellent service."
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Building a deck isn't too hard if you’re handy with carpentry, have the necessary tools, and are willing to put effort into it. However, other factors, such as plans, permits, and design, can be hard if you don’t have experience in those areas.

Note: You’ll need another person to help you build the deck (especially for framing and setting the beams). Building a deck yourself will be very difficult if you don’t have an extra set of hands to help.

It is definitely worth sanding a deck to ensure the wood absorbs new stain. Sanding a deck removes the outer layers of aging wood, allowing the stain to penetrate. It also gives a fresh look to the entire surface as part of the deck refinishing process. Without sanding, your stain or sealant is less likely to absorb into the wood. While sanding a deck is a time-intensive project, the rewards are noticeable and long-lasting.

While you can use various materials like sand or even just soil, gravel is widely considered the best option to put under a deck. It provides excellent drainage and is resistant to water, fire, and pests. Gravel also helps anchor the soil to prevent erosion during heavy rain and acts as a built-in weed blocker, reducing regular upkeep. Furthermore, it is simple to spread, available in various textures and tones, and adds a polished look that complements any deck design.

It’s important to make sure the wood on a new deck is properly seasoned. Seasoning a deck is simple: Once you build it (or have a pro do so), just leave it alone so it can acclimate to the environment. If you don’t give the deck proper seasoning time before staining, the stain can lock in any lingering moisture and cause mold, rot, and other moisture issues down the road. Give the wood at least four to eight weeks to season before you stain.

There are several methods for attaching stair stringers to a deck. The best way is to bolt the stringers to the deck joists using three carriage bolts in a triangular pattern. This method offers the sturdiest fit for stairs that won’t budge. Alternatively, attach the stringers to the deck rims using lag bolts or to the posts using adjustable slope hangers.

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