ST Landscaping and Excavating, proudly serves its customers with pride and integrity. We are locally owned and operated and pay attention to the details that matter most to you. These are only some of the many things that set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today! We do not accept credit cards, we take business checks, or cash only.
"John is the nicest most patient lawncare owner I have ever encountered. He was eager to please and did not rush the job. He would have stayed all day til I was totally satisfied. His team is just as kind and they all work hard to deliver an excellent result at an extremely reasonable price.I have had many large properties and this was by far the very best landscaper/lawncare company I have ever used.I have not one complaint and even if they are a few minutes late they actually call. It’s important to know that if they are late it is because they have no limit on the time they spend on their jobs. Their only objective is they aim to please their customer. They are not quantity driven . They are quality driven. I have had some of the greediest worst lawncare services and what a pleasure to have found the best. The owner himself gets his hands dirty doing the work. They literally had to totally redo all the lawn and landscaping my previous overpaid under quality lawn service did.Highly highly recommend John abd his team at LawnProS of WNY."
"Jonathon was GREAT--his customer service was EXCELLENT--We had him do several jobs for us and our daughters house----He trimmed tree limbs--trimmed all of our bushes--took out 4 LARGE OVERGROWN bushes--planted new bushes--replaced stone for a DRIVEWAY--cleaned the backyard debris--PRESSURE WASHED A 3 story aluminum sided house--cleaned all the gutters for 2 houses--put top soil in the entire backyard and seeded--took all the excess debris from all the projects away--ALL WITHIN THE BUDGET THAT I HAD--the only suggestion that I would have for his business is to make his quotes a lot more detailed and go over his quote in person or by phone call BEFORE he starts the job"
"Maria and her team were very professional and courteous. They worked well together and hardly ever took breaks. This team hand brushed the entire house and it looks great. Clean-up was well done too. Maria was one of the only painters in the area that was willing to work us into her very busy schedule. She knew we had a very strict timeline and the job had to be finished quickly (we had renters arriving). Despite all the rain we had last week and an unfortunate personal issue, they got the job done just in time. I'm grateful for Maria and her team and their diligence. We would recommend this team and would definitely hire them again. Thanks Maria! "
"Jaime's little crew was just wonderful! Cracks were fixed and walls and ceilings painted in just two days! IMy house feels like it's brand new and it's over 60 years old!. Never thought I'd have this all done, and before Christmas! So Thank You Jaime, Bonnie and William - you were great!"
"Johnny did a variety of work for me from plumbing to drywall to installation of appliances. I appreciated his hard work and would recommend him. He is nice to work with as well!"
Affordable Services is one stop for all of your interior & exterior home improvements & repairs & cleaning! We are family owned & operated. We are contractors & master carpenters dedicated to exceeding your every expectation in quality & price for all services large & small including all carpentry, custom built-ins, cabinets, trim, moldings, custom closets, decks & more. Custom interior & exterior painting with artistry in application & meticulous paint preparation working with you from color consultation to completion. Custom flooring installation including, carpet, gorgeous hardwoods & laminates. We provide full handyman services for all of your interior & exterior home repairs including siding, windows, doors & more!\nWe provide all interior & exterior cleaning services, including exterior power washing, cleaning & sealing decks & year around lawn service mowing, mulching, weeding, edging, pruning, fertilizing, trimming & pruning to keep your property beautiful year around!
The best and fastest way to remove paint from a deck often involves combining a chemical stripper with a pressure washer. Gel-based paint strippers are highly recommended because their thick consistency makes them less messy and easier to apply than liquid strippers. After applying the stripper to loosen the paint, you can use a pressure washer to efficiently wash away the residue. When using a pressure washer for this task, it's important to use a low pressure (under 1000 PSI) to avoid forcing too much moisture into the wood, which could lead to mildew or rot.
A deck that isn’t attached to a house is called a floating or freestanding deck. These standalone decks are built near ground level, so they usually don’t need deck stairs. Some don’t even require permits. Generally speaking, building a floating deck is faster and more DIY-friendly than constructing one that’s connected to your home.
Whether you need a permit depends on the deck design and local regulations. Most areas mandate a building permit if the deck is over a specific height or if it's attached to a pre-existing structure. Shorter, freestanding decks may not require a permit, but you should check with local zoning ordinances and your homeowners association for specifics.
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.
Local building codes don’t specify the number of steps a deck can have before a railing is required, mainly because stair height varies widely. Most areas require decks 30 inches or higher to have a railing. While not exact, that roughly equates to four to seven steps.
The Sheridan, NY homeowners’ guide to deck maintenance services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Deck maintenance is vital to protecting a wooden deck. Cleaning, staining and sealing a deck after pressure washing will add years to its lifespan. Protect a deck by following these deck maintenance tips for cedar and other types of wood materials.
Finding maintenance-free decking that works for your home, budget, and lifestyle can be challenging. This guide lists the 7 best low-maintenance deck materials.
