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Jayce Pressure Wash
4.5(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Ryan and his dad did a great job not only bringing our old deck back to life, but also gave us some helpful tips for whenever we decide to replace it. Definitely would recommend."
Pressure washing
Pressure washing
Decks
Decks
Decks

+21

Response time7 hrs
Response rate91%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brian Morris
4.2(
137
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Difficult time for the workers. Weather was the factor. They were building our 14' X 20' above ground pool deck. Alot of rain during the month of July. Several days were a wash out, but they worked hard and got the job done. Deck looks great and we enjoy it every day. I would hire Brian and crew again. Thanks guys."
Clean look
Main roof-Valley
New vs. Old
Roof Preparation
Corregated roofing

+54

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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1st Choice General Contracting
5.0(
65
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently contracted with A-1 Construction Company to pressure wash and stain a new deck that I had installed around an old pool. Both Steve and Sean were great to deal with and Sean did a beautiful job on the deck. I would certainly hire A-1 again.. Also. I would not hesitate to recommend them to my friends."
Final Picture - Replaced the floor, Repaired Toilet and Installed New Vanity with new Faucet Fixture.
Deck Refinish - Before Pic #1
Deck Refinish - Before Pic 2
Deck Refinish - Before Pic 3
Deck Refinish - After Pic 1 - Complete Color Change

+13

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Complete Painting and Repair
4.4(
28
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Old Chatham, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Estimate/seeing space - late and rescheduled once. 
I run my own business so took off a day and scheduled a day for the painting a few weeks in advance.  The morning the work was to be done I called after they were late and was told they weren't coming.  He had been at the firehouse all night and was still there.  Not one of his other 3 employees or him tried to call the night before or early in the am to let me know.  I love those that volunteer but when people are counting on someone to show up, it is no way to run a business. 
He rescheduled with my husband to come 2 days later - I had to work so my husband had to work from home to accomodate the change.  We had company coming into to town so needed it done asap. 
Actual work was fine and completed in the time they said.
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rebuilt stairs
exterior
complete
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Most building codes require that railing spindles (also known as balusters) on decks or stairs be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard is often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' which means a sphere with a 4-inch diameter should not be able to pass through the opening between balusters. This rule is in place to prevent small children and pets from slipping through the railing. For the same reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck or floor surface should also be no more than four inches. As a general guideline, professionals often install three balusters per foot of railing. However, since specific requirements can vary by location, it is essential to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

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.

Deck skirting shouldn’t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.

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.

PVC decking can get slippery when wet because it’s made from plastic. However, composite and wood decking can also be slippery when wet. It’s best to wear shoes with grippy soles when walking on a wet deck, no matter the material, and to be extra cautious not to slip and fall down.

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