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Ivan's Painting and Restoration
4.9(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ivan did a great job on our deck. It looks beautiful. I would definitely recommend his work."
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Custom color bedroom
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Commercial Office with faux finish just painted
Custom exterior door stained and clear-coated

+145

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
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Stewart Home Improvement
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great customer service. Quickly responded to my siding repair needs. I really appreciated the next day service as there were high winds forecasted and I didn't want to lose more siding. After the job was done, Jim gave me an explanation of the work his team did. Would definitely recommend Stewart Home Improvement!"
Repair
Rusted
New
Paint house and trim
Paint house and trim

+14

Response time8 hrs
Response rate86%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Driveway Lady LLC
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came out and gave me a quote pretty quickly and repaired at 35 ft fence in a few hours at a fair price."
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Response time2 days
Response rate99%
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Asper's Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Mike did an excellent job in repairing my 30+ year old deck by removing all deck boards, railings and stair stringers and installed all new PT lumber. In addition, he replaced all joist hangers. I am very pleased with how the deck turned out."
Door replacement
New door
New door
Old door
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Response time3 days
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Johnston General Contracting
4.0(
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He arrived on time as scheduled. He worked diligently preparing then coating our floor. The seal coat didn’t come out perfect so he returned and added two more coats! Very professional and very personable. Highly recommend John!!"
Garage roof tear off
Garage tear off
New garage Roof
New garage roof
Roof Coating

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Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
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William Staniscia
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Bill and his son removed and re-poured concrete for my back porch and I'm extremely pleased with the quality of the work and how my porch looks. I was able to watch part of the work and thought it was fascinating how some of the work they did was performed. Any questions I had, Bill was more than willing to answered. He is very knowledgeable and I would use him again and definitely recommend his services."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
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Scholl Painting, LLC
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Serving Reading, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work at a great price. Not only was he efficient, but he even did a few extra things while he was there like take the old doorbell speaker off the wall and patch it for us before painting. Would definitely use his services again."
Response time1 day
Response rate99%
Recommended by57%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

What goes under your floating deck depends on your preferences. Some homeowners put landscaping fabric underneath their decks to prevent weeds from popping up through the boards. Others choose to build a floating deck over grass or gravel. However, it’s best not to set your deck directly on the ground. Instead, set your deck on blocks to keep it elevated enough to prevent moisture from rotting the wood.

Building a deck isn't too hard if you’re handy with carpentry, have the necessary tools, and are willing to put effort into it. However, other factors, such as plans, permits, and design, can be hard if you don’t have experience in those areas.

Note: You’ll need another person to help you build the deck (especially for framing and setting the beams). Building a deck yourself will be very difficult if you don’t have an extra set of hands to help.

The best direction for a gate to swing depends on its location and purpose, but swinging inward is the general rule. An inward swing is often considered safer, prevents the gate from opening into public spaces like a sidewalk, and may be required by local building codes.

There are exceptions and specific considerations. If your property is on a slope, an inward swing might not be possible. For a deck gate, it's safest to have it swing away from any steps. In a backyard, the direction can be a matter of preference, though an inward swing can be helpful when carrying heavy items like a wheelbarrow into a garden.

Regardless of direction, ensure the gate can open fully without hitting any objects or blocking spaces. While an inward swing is standard, a gate that can swing both in and out offers the most flexibility if your setup allows for it.

PVC decking tends to be cooler than composite because the material is less dense and absorbs less heat. However, it depends on the deck’s color. A dark-colored PVC deck may run hotter than a light-colored composite deck. If you’re concerned about your deck getting too hot, it’s best to stick to a light color such as beige or gray.

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

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