What maintenance does a wood deck need?

• <div><p>A wood deck needs an annual cleaning, plus refinishing every two to three years, which involves <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-sand-deck.htm">sanding the deck</a> and applying stain or sealer. If you have a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-paint-deck.htm">painted deck</a>, you’ll need to repaint it every 10 years. You should also fix and repair loose or broken deck boards, nails, and screws. Cleaning your deck regularly and applying sealant protects the wood from the elements, water damage, rot, mildew, and fading from the sun.</p></div>

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Q: Why consider hiring a professional for deck or porch repairs?

• <div><p>Professionals ensure safe, thorough repairs using quality materials, extending the life of your structure.</p></div>

Q: How do I get rid of moisture under my elevated deck?

• <div><p>If you notice standing water under the deck after rainstorms, you may need a drainage system to efficiently move this water. You do not want standing water to rest against your foundation or against support posts for the deck, as this could cause significant structural problems over time. Make sure the area has proper grading, too.</p></div>

Q: What are the problems with wood decking?

• <div><p>If you have wood decking, there are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-common-deck-problems-and-solutions.htm">common deck problems</a> that you might encounter. For example, your natural wood boards may fade over time due to things like sunlight, weather, and debris. On top of that, some types of wood decking can rot, grow mold, and attract destructive pests&mdash;including termites, carpenter ants, and woodpeckers.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain artificial grass on decking?

• <div><p>Similar to how you would care for turf in the yard, you&rsquo;ll need to make sure you&rsquo;re staying on top of your deck grass by picking up debris, cleaning up spills as soon as they happen, and giving your turf a monthly brushing with a medium bristle brush to keep it from flattening</p></div>

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Last update on November 20, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
Great company did fantastic job on my deck around my camper. Very responsive and did everything the way I wanted. Hire these guys!
C&D Construction of Western New York
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Reviewed in July 2024
Monroe and More did a fantastic job on our wooden deck! We had layers of paint and stain built up over 30 years and KJ and his team removed every bit of it and re stained it beautifully. Looks brand new now ð Dylan had came over and gave us a very reasonable estimate and it was all...
Monroe and More, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Knowledgeable and thorough service to clean our somewhat complicated dryer vent situation. Hamdi was efficient, answered questions, and friendly! Job well-done at a fair price. See you again in 1-2 years for regular maintenance! Thank you!
Dars Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in August 2019
They Responded to Our Project SUPER Fast!!!!! Our Deck is HUGE.....Previously We had used Behr "Deck-Over" and Our Deck was a MESS.....They Sanded Down the Whole Entire Deck by Hand and Brought it back to Life.....They were Super Nice and Showed up to Work Each and Every Day AND They did a FULL...
Deck Works, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2018
After we signed a contract to replace my simple ranch style roof he was hard to get ahold of. So after a few months of attempts to schedule the job a small crew finally shows up and does a poor quality job. Exposed nail heads, leak prone chalking, ridge vent not properly installed, attempted to...
R Gingerich Construction
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Reviewed in April 2016
We added a patio enclosure to part of our deck area at a country house that we own. The experience was extraordinary from the minute that we met with Andrew Mulichak, our design consultant, through to the completion of the project. At the point that we signed the contract, a completion estimate...
Patio Enclosures - Charleston
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Reviewed in February 2015
Technician Shawn St. Lawrence arrived promptly and was courteous and professional. Shawn cleaned our heating unit so that it looked brand new (and it's 9 years old) as well as completed other maintenance checks on our ac/heating system. We were pleased with the overall quality and...
Sun Kool Air Conditioning Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
They do excellent work. I like that they are very easy to work with and very conscientious of the tree since the tree hangs over a deck. The tree was struck by lightning and damaged. They were informative about the health status of the tree and the tree is fine. I see no room for improvements....
Bartlett Tree Experts - 41311
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