When is a railing required on a deck?

• <div><p>Building codes vary by location, and you should always consult local codes before planning construction. Generally speaking, however, <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/railing-requirements-for-deck.htm">railing requirements</a> stipulate that decks more than 30 inches off the ground need railings for safety purposes. These railings usually need to be at least 36 inches tall, although California and Washington require rails to be 42 inches or taller.</p></div>

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Q: How far do you hang a porch swing from the wall?

• <div><p>We recommend hanging a porch swing at least 2.5 to 3 feet from the wall and about 17 inches above the ground to avoid damaging your home. You want enough clearance behind it and on each side of the porch swing to move around safely and avoid the chains rubbing against it.</p></div>

Q: Should you nail or screw deck boards?

• <div><p>You can either nail or screw deck boards according to your preference. We recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws in this guide because screws offer superior holding powder over time. If you&rsquo;re using screws, you can minimize the risk of cracking the boards by drilling small pilot holes before securing the boards to the deck joists. </p></div>

Q: Can a rotting porch post be repaired without replacement?

• <div><p>Yes, some rotting porch posts can be repaired rather than replaced. The decision to repair or replace a post depends on the severity of the rot; the same is true when deciding what type of repair to do, if you go that route. Repairing a porch post is usually cheaper than replacing it, but if the majority of the post is rotted, you should opt for replacement.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to fix a sinking deck?

• <div><p>The <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-repair-deck.htm">cost to repair a deck</a> is between <b>$900 and $3,500</b>, depending on the cause and extent of the damage. For example, fixing a sinking deck caused by pest damage can cost between $200 and $600, while replacing sinking boards costs between $500 and $4,000.</p></div>

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Last update on October 28, 2025

Reviewed in September 2024
Not only did they he build a deck on my back porch but also tore down and built a brand new front porch with awning, he did an amazing job and very quick. He also provided exceptional lawn care for multiple houses for me. He is a great worker and very precise on quotes and the time he will get...
C&Z Services
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Reviewed in March 2024
ItÃ¢Â Â s so refreshing to find a professional lawn care service company that I would trust. Not only with my businesses but my personal homes great communication and excellent work Dunn I highly recommend them for all of your lawn, maintenance and care needs.
Paladin Lawn Care, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
They arrived at 6:13am. By 6:20am, they had people on the roof. By 5:20pm they had removed 2 layers of old shingles, cleaned up and repaired the deck, refelted, reshingled and cleaned up. And by cleaned up, I mean I haven't even found one errant nail in the lawn or driveway. Other than the new...
Lakeside Roofing and Construction
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Reviewed in April 2022
Chris and wife came to our home on a Sunday to Look at our projects. Nicest couple your gonna meet, upfront, informative and just a pleasure to work with. Chris and his crew started on our 850 sq ft garage, we had them install the epoxy tuxedo design and reseal our patio. The work they did...
All 4 Floors
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Reviewed in January 2021
Blue Thumb installed heaters in two pools and provides weekly pool maintenance for now of those pools. Mike, the owner, is incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. I've known him for 5 years and he's always provided exceptionally reliable service.
Blue Thumb Pool Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2014
Brandon replaced our worn old hot water heater in a very timely manner. His work is neat, he always cleans up after himself, and has always been eager to answer any questions I may have about the work. I have used his services for several years now, for maintenance on my furnace and air...
Strong Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in February 2014
Very disappointed. Years back I had rented an apartment that White Glove managed, I was treated good and had fair dealings with them. When I needed a property manager my first thought was White Glove, and as one other reviewer wrote they were very persuasive and encouraging with their services...
WHITE GLOVE REALTY INC
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Reviewed in September 2013
No complaints at all. The service manager contacted me several times by phone to make sure the extra work is granted in advance and kept me up to date about the additional costs. The 100.000 miles maintenance was done without any complaints. A total car check was done and I am...
PATTERSON HYUNDAI
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Reviewed in March 2013
My compressor stopped working. I couldn't afford a new unit. They replaced it with a used one they had in stock. It worked for over 2 years when I finally could replace the whole system. Also did maintenance whenever needed.
L-Tech
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