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Avatar for The Deck Doctor House Medic & Painting Too
The Deck Doctor House Medic & Painting Too
4.5(
396
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

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"The deck was a complete disaster when I bought my house. I truly needed an exorcism. It was splintering, sun beaten and faded. Terry's crew came over, power washed the deck to a smooth surface, it restored the wood and then sprayed the deck. They showed up promptly for the work, were very efficient and I was stunned with how amazing my deck came out. Looked like a whole new deck. Will be hiring them again in the future. Amazing work."
Deck repair and staining
Deck boards replacement
Deck repair and staining
Deck staining
Deck repair and staining

+58

Response time1 day
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Friesen Family Renovations, LLC
4.7(
43
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris was extremely professional and very skilled at his trade. He completed the work within 2 days of our first contact and kept excellent communication about costs, time of arrival for first consultation and date of service. The projects were challenging and he did incredible carpentry. He was very good at keeping the area clean and respectful of my home. We have already discussed additional work that he will do on the house. I am excited to work with him again and recommend him without reservation. He is a breath of fresh air for someone to really work with a homeowner!"
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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JS Residential
5.0(
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

JS Residential specializes in vinyl and laminate flooring installation. We take on any size floor and offer fair prices, to go along with our great quality of work and outstanding customer service.

Living room to bedrrom
Living room
Garage door to kitchen
2nd floor bath
Living room

+46

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Desirable Painting and Floors
5.0(
73
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I really fell in love with the job that desirable Painting did with my patio hands down the best service I had in a really long time. He explained everything to me and got the job done in a timely manner and the price was very reasonable. Thank you Eric."
Cabinet Refinishing
Cabinet Refinishing
Exterior Painting
After
After

+300

Recommended by48%of homeowners
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Spot-On Home Improvements, LLC
4.5(
164
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was a little concerned about things going smoothly. I had emailed the project manager my list with photos, as I need to get some questions answered in advance of the visit. I had to make a few calls to get answers. But I figured if I could get the high priority items done it would still be worth it, especially for the price (an Angie's List special deal - 8 hours for $299). Colin arrived on time and diligently worked through the list. He was personable, answered questions and offered advice. Some of the things he did: planed 3 sticky doors, repaired a steel door where the layers were separating, repaired a gate opening and changed out the hardware, installed a light fixture, changed a lawn mower blade, replaced weatherstripping on garage door, re-caulked two sinks, installed a wall coat rack, several hooks and a towel bar and replaced blinds."
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+11

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Northeast Ohio Renovations
4.5(
300
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bob, the owner of the company is very knowledge, and very professional. He explains all the details very clearly, and very patiently, that makes me feel he is not a business man, but one of my relatives. His crew members are also very knowledge and professional. They keep everything well organized, and neat. They choose the most appropriate size of the materials and put them in the most appropriate place, make the siding looks nice, beautiful, very happy with that. In addition, the price is very fair. I would like to recommend this company to anyone who wants to do the siding for their house."
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Before - old aluminum siding
After - new vinyl siding, soffit and trim
Before portico, siding, and roof
After portico, siding, and roof

+4

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Copen's Construction
5.0(
5
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Serving Kent, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are excellent and professional worker. Done with build new deck , steps and railing on time. Copen Construction is Highly recommend to anyone who need new or replace deck also the is price is fair price."
Trex Decking
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, but ensuring the deck has a solid foundation with adequate footings is critical before building, as the weight of a sunroom will put significant pressure on the structure below. Even if your deck is properly constructed, it may not be able to handle the extra weight. While some basic, lightweight, prefabricated sunrooms can sit on a deck with a strong existing foundation without additional supports, in many cases, the foundation and joists will need reinforcement. It is always best to have a structural engineer perform an inspection to evaluate the deck's quality and structural integrity. A professional can help you decide if reinforcement is sufficient or if it's better to tear down the deck and start over.

A wood deck requires annual cleaning and regular inspections for loose or broken boards, nails, and screws. It should be refinished by applying a stain or sealer every two to three years to protect the wood from water damage, rot, mildew, and sun fading. The exact frequency can depend on the climate and the deck's exposure to sun and moisture. If your deck is painted, it will need repainting approximately every 10 years. Signs that your deck needs refinishing include faded, splintering, or warping boards.

Building codes for deck railings can vary by location, so it's important to consult your local regulations before construction. Generally, a guardrail is required for any deck that is more than 30 inches above the ground.

For residential properties, the standard minimum height for a deck railing is 36 inches. However, some states and municipalities have stricter requirements; for example, California and Washington mandate railings that are at least 42 inches high. Therefore, a 42-inch railing is not considered too high and may be required in your area or chosen voluntarily for additional safety.

In addition to height requirements, codes also specify other safety features, such as the maximum spacing between balusters to ensure they are close enough to prevent a child from squeezing through.

It depends on the type of wood. The average cost to build a deck out of pressure-treated lumber is $15 to $25 per square foot, but more affordable varieties such as bamboo and cedar cost less at around $3 to $10 per square foot. However, when comparing the cost of vinyl decking versus wood decking, it’s important to also consider ongoing maintenance costs. For example, most woods require regular sealing to keep them protected against weather and rot.

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