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Ed Normile
4.5(
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Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very professional. He responded quickly with a call. Came out to review job, sent a very detailed estimate. Called, and showed up when he said he would. Did a great job, of cleaning deck, repaired and replaced some steps, then painted the deck. Came back a couple days later, returned everything back on the deck. Very polite!!! I would highly recommend him."
Finished roof
Driveway job
Driveway job
Deck job
Deck job

+46

Response time12 hrs
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EP Health
4.8(
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Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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We had a couple of birds to get into the Laundry Air Duct, because the cover out side had gotten knocked off, and they sucked it all out of vent. and then made a new cover for it so that the birds could not get in.  This was excellent for them to take the time to do this.  We were very pleased.


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+14

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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In N Out Handyman Services N More LLC
4.6(
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Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased with the service. Kareem and Brittany were very helpful. Great communication, very reasonable rares. They were on time and took care in making sure no items were damaged during the move."
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal
Wood Burning Stove Instal

+42

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bazell Maintenance & Remodeling
3.9(
22
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Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Initiall call returned in one day  and service was completed as promised.  crew of carpenters was excellent and fun to have working... certainly saved us  from a lot of labor that we were not quite willing to do ourselves.

UPDATE-6/6/15:

We used this company in the past for a roofing job that has since gone wrong, without appropriate follow-up or resolution from Bazell Maintenance & Remodeling. The door portion of the job in this review was originally very good, but as of now, you can hardly get the door open without yanking the knob off. I have yet to receive any resolution on this issue, either."
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Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Environment Control
5.0(
3
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Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They did a great Job cleaning off the top of my screened in patio roof, Power washing my vinyl siding, as well as my driveway and walkway. The technician, Caden, was very nice, very professional and was a hard worker!!!"
Response time1 day
Lee's Home Remodeling & Repairs
4.1(
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Serving Houston, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lee's did an excellent job on our bathroom(leaking pipes). He explained(and showed me) everything that was going on(wrong) , and how he had planned to fix it. He arrived on time,and did the work as promised, w/o any problems. No matter if I emailed, or called... he replied asap, on any questions//comments. I will have Lee's out here, to do more work in,and outside, of our home, in the near future."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Most building codes require that spindles or balusters on deck and stair railings be spaced no more than four inches apart. This safety standard, often called the '4-inch sphere rule,' is designed to prevent small children or pets from slipping through the railing. A good way to visualize this is that a 4-inch sphere should not be able to pass between two spindles. For the same safety reason, the space between the bottom rail and the deck floor 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 crucial to check your local building codes to ensure compliance before starting your project.

Rot loves moisture, so deck rot typically impacts the parts of a board that stay wet. This includes the underside of boards, in addition to support posts and joists. However, any part of a board can rot, given the right conditions. 

The problems with composite decking include a high rate of expansion and contraction from temperature swings. This characteristic can cause boards to split, delaminate, or peel. In addition, significant movement can cause shrinking, warping, twisting, and bending. For this reason, you should minimize moisture and ensure proper airflow below your deck.

The choice between Trex, a brand of composite decking, and PVC decking depends on your priorities regarding budget, appearance, and environmental impact. Both materials are durable and resistant to moisture and insects. Trex is often considered more eco-friendly because it contains recycled wood and plastic and is 25% recyclable, while PVC is fully synthetic and harder to recycle. Aesthetically, Trex is designed to look more like real wood, whereas PVC often has a glossier, more plastic-like finish. In terms of cost, Trex is typically less expensive than PVC.

The overhang, or nosing, of deck steps is another area that will be covered in building code requirements. The noses on your deck steps should have a minimum overhang of ¾ inch. For safety, usability, and code compliance, the nosing of deck steps should not extend past 1¼ inches.

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