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Avatar for LB Maintenance & Contracting, Inc.
LB Maintenance & Contracting, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Shirley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"lou was on time, neat, did a fine job power washing, sanding and staining our old deck. He replaced a rotted potion of decking at no extra cost as well as other extras at no cost or minimum and extremely fair prices. I highly recommend LB Maintenance."
 Deck Before
 Before steps
before sanding
when we arrived
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+47

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Gulf2Bay SoftWash
4.8(
304
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Serving Shirley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They power washed my entire house including roof; siding and main part; the deck which was the main project. The deck looks brand new! Wonderful job .. very happy."
Before & After Brick Patio
Brick Stoop W Railing
Pavers
Cedar Deck Restoration
Brick Patio

+24

Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
74 neighbors recently requested a quote
Xpress Powerwashing
5.0(
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Serving Shirley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Melvin and his team did an outstanding job softwashing the house, windows, deck and fence. They were careful not to damage the flower beds. They were meticulous in making sure everything was cleaned. They even washed the furniture on the deck when requested. The value for what I was charged was excellent. This is the second year in a row that I have used them and intend on using them going forward. I would highly recommend them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dwayne Painting Services
5.0(
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Serving Shirley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience! He was professional, on time, and did very clean work. The paint came out beautiful and he paid attention to all the small details. He kept everything neat and finished the job when promised. Highly recommend!"
interior painting
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interior painting
interior painting
interior painting

+32

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Sebonac Creek Landscape
4.6(
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Serving Shirley, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Every person Iâ ve come into contact with at Sebonac has been friendly and professional. For me personally, one of the most important things, and what Iâ ve had problems with in other companies, is communication. These guys pick up the phone when I call, and if they canâ t they immediately call back. Iâ ve worked with a lot of different companies through the years and their prices are fair and just overall I really like their attitude when it comes to problem solving or working through any issues I have. There good people and do good work."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate93%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AMV Painting
5.0(
4
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Serving Shirley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Trusted Arnulfo and team to refinish multiple mahogany decks. They were very professional and we were greatly pleased with the results. We will surely use them again for both exterior and interior projects. Thanks!!!!"
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Stone Quality Contracting
5.0(
3
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Serving Shirley, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Skilled contractor knew exactly what I wanted, was clean, punctual and polite. I have recommend his services many times. Definitely a number you donâ t want to lose.!"
Front Door painted
Ceiling Painted
Shed Stained Door Painted
Deck Staining
Concrete Staining

+17

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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. 

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.

It is possible to build your own deck, but it’s typically better to leave the work to a decking professional. Decks can be exceptionally complicated, especially if you want a wrap-around or second-story deck, and you don’t want to risk making an expensive or dangerous mistake. It’s usually better to hire a decking pro who can pull permits and build a structurally sound deck that will last for decades and provide the maximum return on investment.

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.

Deck boards should be spaced no more than three-eighths of an inch apart. This is enough space to allow water and small debris to pass through without collecting on the surface, but not enough to create a tripping hazard. Certain materials, like pressure-treated wood, shrink over time, so they may need less space at installation.

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