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GMC Landscape and Cleaning Services, LLC
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Serving Milton, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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Emergency services offered

"Jorge and his crew were excellent with their craftsmanship. They took up and removed the concrete front walkway that was cracked and crumbing and put down beautiful pavers in an elegant design. Then evened out and resurfaced my front steps which were cracked and crumbing.. The pricing was consistent with their job Excellent. They arrived on time , cleaned up the debris and were courteous and explained everything as they did the job."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
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Brothers Construction
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Serving Milton, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Small jobs welcome

"It is absolutely amazing the quality work at New Style Masonry and the team achieved on our concrete driveway. The work was performed on schedule and completed to beyond our satisfaction, in addition to the great price. We would highly recommend this company to anyone who is looking for a very professional, highly dedicated and a skilled craftsman. Thank you so much"
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
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Amone's On The Road, Inc.
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Serving Milton, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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"Matt gave me a quote for my driveway, pressure washing my house, and refinished my deck. He was extremely kind and went above and beyond with the service and his professionalism. The job was quick and efficient and far exceeded my expectations. Would hire him again in a heartbeat."
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Molina's Landscaping & Tree Service
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Serving Milton, NY and surrounding areas

"A tree had fallen a year ago and vegetation had grown around it and it looked like a forest. They removed the vegetation and the large tree. They arrived early and were very professional. Cleaned up after themselves and just made the process very easy. I will be using them again."
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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.

Deck stairs should have at least three stringers rather than two. The recommended minimum width for stairs is 36 inches, and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends at least three cut stringers to provide sufficient support on wood decking stairs of this width. Generally, stringers should be a maximum of 16 inches apart for wood decking and 12 inches apart for more flexible composite decking.

You should refinish your deck to maintain its appearance, durability, and longevity. Refinishing your deck protects the wood from foot traffic and the elements. It also helps extend its life span by keeping rot, mildew, and termites at bay. By maintaining your deck, you can avoid the cost of replacing your deck sooner. A refinished deck also looks great and restores some of its original beauty.

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. 

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

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