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Bradley Construction LLC

6908 SC-81
4.20(
340
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Bradley Construction LLC

6908 SC-81
4.20(
340
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
327 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Bradley Construction is one of the premier construction companies in Greenville, SC and the surrounding areas. We are locally owned and operated full service construction contractors. We live and work in this community and believe in treating our neighbors and customers the same way that we would like to be treated - with integrity, honesty, and respect. We strive to provide you with the highest quality service and always go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. At Bradley Construction we use only premium materials and recommended, current installation techniques supported by manufacturer’s guidelines. Respect of each Home Owner is a priority. This involves proper precautions in the maintenance of cleanliness and the protection of all property; this includes thorough clean-up at each day’s end. About the owner - Terry Bradley graduated from the Citadel University in 1986. He has 25 years construction experience. He became a licensed residential home builder in 1999. He has extensive education and experience in the following areas - residential home building, home remodeling, roofing, windows, siding, decks, kitchens, bathrooms, additions, pressure washing and gutter installation. We are licensed, bonded and insured. We do - new home construction, remodeling, shingles roofing, siding, windows, carpentry, decks, porches, kitchens, bathrooms, drywall, gutters, flooring, painting, pressure washing and much more. The owner and most of the employees grew up in Easley. Award winning! Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Additional Contact # - (864) 306-0809, (864) 276-7157, (864) 525-5063.

"Bradley Construction was a lifesaver! After a tree sideswiped our house, damaging the roof, gutters, and causing water to leak into a bedroom, we were overwhelmed. Thankfully, Denny, the project manager, stepped in and made the entire process stress-free. They acted quickly to assess the damage and got to work immediately. The repairs were handled with exceptional professionalism, and they ensured everything?from the roof to the interior water damage?was restored to perfection. Denny kept us informed every step of the way and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. The quality of their work is outstanding, and their customer service is unmatched. We couldn?t be happier with the results. Highly recommend Bradley Construction and Denny for anyone needing fast, reliable, and top-notch service!"

Silvio B on December 2024

Bradley Construction is one of the premier construction companies in Greenville, SC and the surrounding areas. We are locally owned and operated full service construction contractors. We live and work in this community and believe in treating our neighbors and customers the same way that we would like to be treated - with integrity, honesty, and respect. We strive to provide you with the highest quality service and always go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction. At Bradley Construction we use only premium materials and recommended, current installation techniques supported by manufacturer’s guidelines. Respect of each Home Owner is a priority. This involves proper precautions in the maintenance of cleanliness and the protection of all property; this includes thorough clean-up at each day’s end. About the owner - Terry Bradley graduated from the Citadel University in 1986. He has 25 years construction experience. He became a licensed residential home builder in 1999. He has extensive education and experience in the following areas - residential home building, home remodeling, roofing, windows, siding, decks, kitchens, bathrooms, additions, pressure washing and gutter installation. We are licensed, bonded and insured. We do - new home construction, remodeling, shingles roofing, siding, windows, carpentry, decks, porches, kitchens, bathrooms, drywall, gutters, flooring, painting, pressure washing and much more. The owner and most of the employees grew up in Easley. Award winning! Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] Additional Contact # - (864) 306-0809, (864) 276-7157, (864) 525-5063.

"Bradley Construction was a lifesaver! After a tree sideswiped our house, damaging the roof, gutters, and causing water to leak into a bedroom, we were overwhelmed. Thankfully, Denny, the project manager, stepped in and made the entire process stress-free. They acted quickly to assess the damage and got to work immediately. The repairs were handled with exceptional professionalism, and they ensured everything?from the roof to the interior water damage?was restored to perfection. Denny kept us informed every step of the way and went above and beyond to make sure we were satisfied. The quality of their work is outstanding, and their customer service is unmatched. We couldn?t be happier with the results. Highly recommend Bradley Construction and Denny for anyone needing fast, reliable, and top-notch service!"

Silvio B on December 2024


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Deaville Roofing & Const LLC

6650 Rivers Ave
4.73(
64
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Approved Pro

Deaville Roofing & Const LLC

6650 Rivers Ave
4.73(
64
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
127 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Deaville Roofing & Construction is a family owned & operated business in business more than 37 years! We specialize in all roofing aspects, windows, decks and more and offer financing options for your convenience. It is our mission to make sure that you experience outstanding customer service and complete satisfaction. Our crew's attention to detail and quality service is what has made our company a roofing industry leader. We are accredited with the BBB, are fully licensed and insured, offer a 10-year labor warranty and a lifetime warranty on materials and offer free consultations and on-site estimates! Please call us today for your free quote!

"I was very happy with Mr Deaville. He not only clipped in to the roof while it was drizzling, he put some caulk to keep the leak at bay."

Antoinette R on August 2025

Deaville Roofing & Construction is a family owned & operated business in business more than 37 years! We specialize in all roofing aspects, windows, decks and more and offer financing options for your convenience. It is our mission to make sure that you experience outstanding customer service and complete satisfaction. Our crew's attention to detail and quality service is what has made our company a roofing industry leader. We are accredited with the BBB, are fully licensed and insured, offer a 10-year labor warranty and a lifetime warranty on materials and offer free consultations and on-site estimates! Please call us today for your free quote!

"I was very happy with Mr Deaville. He not only clipped in to the roof while it was drizzling, he put some caulk to keep the leak at bay."

Antoinette R on August 2025


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Tadpools

Bulloch County
3.00(
2
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Tadpools

Bulloch County
3.00(
2
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Customers say: Terrific value
31 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project.We are family oriented and we believe in family togetherness, what brings a family together better than a pool? Let us help you make lasting memories.We look forward to working together with you and your in ground swimming pool needs!

"Your responses are very professional & politically correct, nice for all those who are viewing, unlike the real experiences those people above as well as my husband & I have with your business. We contacted Tad Pools to put up a 18"X33"X54" oval above ground pool, that we purchased. My husband & I & some friends put the original one up many years ago and after Hurricane Helene damaged it, we decided to hire someone to put it up. We promply paid the deposit. It was scheduled to be installed 7/12/25. We gave Brennan (Lead hand who broke a foot & was in a boot)& his help Caleb, the manual, which by the way, was emailed to Tad Pools on two occasions, well in advance to review, just incase they hadn't put up this model before & left them alone to do their job. They left 6pm. Returned the next morning as this is not a 4-6 hour job as Shelby had told them. I was outside when they began to put the pool wall up. It was folding over developing creases as two people are not enough to put up a pool with a wall this size. My husband & I along with a neighbor rushed out to hold the wall as it was going up. We spent the rest of the afternoon trying to do damage control. It was then that we started to notice that the base was not installed correctly, the skimmer and return hole was not in the correct position as per the instruction manual. We pointed this out and together, took the wall down to reposition it, The guys were trying to get the wall into the base with the track filled with sand so my husband brought out his air compressor & my job was to blow out the sand as they tried to insert the wall edge. It was all last minute, to try to save the installation of our pool. Once they left, We took a closer look at the work & agreed that this installation has a lot of structural problems. The base was not secured, the pool was not square, where the two edges came together needed to be behind an upright, I could go on. The next day, I called Shelby to let him know that this pool has to come down once again and they need to start over and it was clear to us that they have not put up a pool like this before because if they did, there wouldn't be so many issues & know that a pool this size requires more people. As I was sharing facts, he began yelling and telling me that I was talking to him as if he were a child. I was telling you the facts Shelby, your responses were a 'child-like tantrum'. Hearing you through the phone, my husband took it from me to tell you the same things I told you. They were given another opportunity to make it right and improve their reputation (nothing there to save from what I have come to learn). We recognized that if we continue with this company, my husband will have to take more time off work & we would have to be present to monitor, review & assist with the installation to minimize the problems. We were given dates, for your return waiting half a day at times, for your guys' arrival with no communication, only for you to cancel. This occurred several times. They finally showed up on a Wed. 7/23/25 with a third person to take the pool down and reinstall. When taking it down they broke 3 parts. We asked Brennan to ask Shelby when they can return so we can have the broken replacements here. Overnighting the parts was a pointless expense if they couldn't come out the next day. We were given the following Wed.7/30/25 as their return date. My husband paid to ensure we got them Tues. Tues.7/29/25, my husband let Brennan know we had the parts in hand. That was when Brennan told him that they were not going to be able to come out on Wed. as was agreed. Maybe Thurs. or Fri. of that week. Fri. Brennan showed up to tell us that he cannot get people to show up for work. HE also noticed that the pool has to come down again as there were parts forgotten, Shelby (owner) insisted weren't important. Meanwhile, he has been working with Shelby on other pools. . We finally had enough. We did EVERYTHING we could to work with this company, paying them to put up a pool they knew nothing about, paying them for us to oversee and help with. And to boot, it cost us a pretty penny to ship broken replacement parts. This company (Shelby) wants your money and cares nothing about the work they do. There is no integrity, no pride in doing what is right. The only thing Shelby is good at doing is postponing, making false promises and jerking you around. We requested our deposit back. He had no intention to return the deposit which was the majority of the payment for this s*** show. Once my husband told him that we knew where the courthouse was located (a road we discussed we would go down if needed), Shelby agreed to return most of it. It was agreed that they keep $500 for Brennan and Caleb's labor. My husband and I felt that those boys worked hard and tried their best to make it happen, but if you don't know what you are doing it is wasted energy. Since Hurricane Helene, we have dealt with many contractors who run their customers through the assembly line without a care in the world taking their money, leaving them holding the bag and some cases (2 occasions for us) in worse shape then we started. Even when you do your homework to vet contractors you still are left disappointed. This is what I have learned. Every time you hire a contractor, make notes of dates, worked, canceled, time they arrive and leave, TAKE PICTURES of everything. Should things go south, you have documentation to move to small claims court. Don't threaten it unless you are willing to go down that road. Also, many contractors are bonded. Ask for who they are bonded with when you go to hire them. You can reach out to the bonding company for assistance in getting the work done right if there are problems down the road. Contractors-word of mouth-your best chances of a positive outcome. Write reviews. Both positive and negative experiences. I know this sounds contradicting but I feel that a lot of companies have trumped up reviews. Tad Pools was rated 5 stars on Angie's List where I found them. Reviews can be helpful but not always reliable. Tread careful my friends and good luck."

Marilyn V on August 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project.We are family oriented and we believe in family togetherness, what brings a family together better than a pool? Let us help you make lasting memories.We look forward to working together with you and your in ground swimming pool needs!

"Your responses are very professional & politically correct, nice for all those who are viewing, unlike the real experiences those people above as well as my husband & I have with your business. We contacted Tad Pools to put up a 18"X33"X54" oval above ground pool, that we purchased. My husband & I & some friends put the original one up many years ago and after Hurricane Helene damaged it, we decided to hire someone to put it up. We promply paid the deposit. It was scheduled to be installed 7/12/25. We gave Brennan (Lead hand who broke a foot & was in a boot)& his help Caleb, the manual, which by the way, was emailed to Tad Pools on two occasions, well in advance to review, just incase they hadn't put up this model before & left them alone to do their job. They left 6pm. Returned the next morning as this is not a 4-6 hour job as Shelby had told them. I was outside when they began to put the pool wall up. It was folding over developing creases as two people are not enough to put up a pool with a wall this size. My husband & I along with a neighbor rushed out to hold the wall as it was going up. We spent the rest of the afternoon trying to do damage control. It was then that we started to notice that the base was not installed correctly, the skimmer and return hole was not in the correct position as per the instruction manual. We pointed this out and together, took the wall down to reposition it, The guys were trying to get the wall into the base with the track filled with sand so my husband brought out his air compressor & my job was to blow out the sand as they tried to insert the wall edge. It was all last minute, to try to save the installation of our pool. Once they left, We took a closer look at the work & agreed that this installation has a lot of structural problems. The base was not secured, the pool was not square, where the two edges came together needed to be behind an upright, I could go on. The next day, I called Shelby to let him know that this pool has to come down once again and they need to start over and it was clear to us that they have not put up a pool like this before because if they did, there wouldn't be so many issues & know that a pool this size requires more people. As I was sharing facts, he began yelling and telling me that I was talking to him as if he were a child. I was telling you the facts Shelby, your responses were a 'child-like tantrum'. Hearing you through the phone, my husband took it from me to tell you the same things I told you. They were given another opportunity to make it right and improve their reputation (nothing there to save from what I have come to learn). We recognized that if we continue with this company, my husband will have to take more time off work & we would have to be present to monitor, review & assist with the installation to minimize the problems. We were given dates, for your return waiting half a day at times, for your guys' arrival with no communication, only for you to cancel. This occurred several times. They finally showed up on a Wed. 7/23/25 with a third person to take the pool down and reinstall. When taking it down they broke 3 parts. We asked Brennan to ask Shelby when they can return so we can have the broken replacements here. Overnighting the parts was a pointless expense if they couldn't come out the next day. We were given the following Wed.7/30/25 as their return date. My husband paid to ensure we got them Tues. Tues.7/29/25, my husband let Brennan know we had the parts in hand. That was when Brennan told him that they were not going to be able to come out on Wed. as was agreed. Maybe Thurs. or Fri. of that week. Fri. Brennan showed up to tell us that he cannot get people to show up for work. HE also noticed that the pool has to come down again as there were parts forgotten, Shelby (owner) insisted weren't important. Meanwhile, he has been working with Shelby on other pools. . We finally had enough. We did EVERYTHING we could to work with this company, paying them to put up a pool they knew nothing about, paying them for us to oversee and help with. And to boot, it cost us a pretty penny to ship broken replacement parts. This company (Shelby) wants your money and cares nothing about the work they do. There is no integrity, no pride in doing what is right. The only thing Shelby is good at doing is postponing, making false promises and jerking you around. We requested our deposit back. He had no intention to return the deposit which was the majority of the payment for this s*** show. Once my husband told him that we knew where the courthouse was located (a road we discussed we would go down if needed), Shelby agreed to return most of it. It was agreed that they keep $500 for Brennan and Caleb's labor. My husband and I felt that those boys worked hard and tried their best to make it happen, but if you don't know what you are doing it is wasted energy. Since Hurricane Helene, we have dealt with many contractors who run their customers through the assembly line without a care in the world taking their money, leaving them holding the bag and some cases (2 occasions for us) in worse shape then we started. Even when you do your homework to vet contractors you still are left disappointed. This is what I have learned. Every time you hire a contractor, make notes of dates, worked, canceled, time they arrive and leave, TAKE PICTURES of everything. Should things go south, you have documentation to move to small claims court. Don't threaten it unless you are willing to go down that road. Also, many contractors are bonded. Ask for who they are bonded with when you go to hire them. You can reach out to the bonding company for assistance in getting the work done right if there are problems down the road. Contractors-word of mouth-your best chances of a positive outcome. Write reviews. Both positive and negative experiences. I know this sounds contradicting but I feel that a lot of companies have trumped up reviews. Tad Pools was rated 5 stars on Angie's List where I found them. Reviews can be helpful but not always reliable. Tread careful my friends and good luck."

Marilyn V on August 2025


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Warrior Construction

Located In:
5.00(
1
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Warrior Construction

Located In:
5.00(
1
)
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Warrior Construction, your go-to destination for all your deck and porch needs and other household repairs! Our skilled team specializes in handyman services tailored to revitalize your outdoor spaces and tackle various household tasks. From repairing wood rot to installing flooring and fixing plumbing issues, we're here to ensure your home shines inside and out. Trust us to deliver top-notch craftsmanship and reliable solutions that leave your decks and porches looking their best, so you can enjoy your outdoor living spaces to the fullest! Handyman services: We offer repairs on wood rot, installation of flooring , plumbing repair as well as other household needs

"Steve was one of the most accommodating contractors I've ever met! He responded to my request in less than 2 minutes. He was open for any time I needed him to do an evaluation. He had several suggestions all of which were great. I've been recommend this company for any project you have. He was always on time and left me samples. I've given a five-star rating and would and will hire him for any project I have."

Iris C on June 2024

Welcome to Warrior Construction, your go-to destination for all your deck and porch needs and other household repairs! Our skilled team specializes in handyman services tailored to revitalize your outdoor spaces and tackle various household tasks. From repairing wood rot to installing flooring and fixing plumbing issues, we're here to ensure your home shines inside and out. Trust us to deliver top-notch craftsmanship and reliable solutions that leave your decks and porches looking their best, so you can enjoy your outdoor living spaces to the fullest! Handyman services: We offer repairs on wood rot, installation of flooring , plumbing repair as well as other household needs

"Steve was one of the most accommodating contractors I've ever met! He responded to my request in less than 2 minutes. He was open for any time I needed him to do an evaluation. He had several suggestions all of which were great. I've been recommend this company for any project you have. He was always on time and left me samples. I've given a five-star rating and would and will hire him for any project I have."

Iris C on June 2024


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Prowell Construction

1842 Stonehedge Rd
1.00(
1
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Prowell Construction

1842 Stonehedge Rd
1.00(
1
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5 years of experience

Specializing in Hardscape, Pavers, Concrete, Fences, Retaining Walls, Decks, Exterior Design, Drainage, Epoxy Flooring, Landscape Design, Outdoor Lighting, and more! We've been creating dream outdoor spaces for our clients across the Lowcountry since 2020. Our owner and founder, Charleston native Tyler Prowell, continues to lead our professional team.

"We would give zero (0) stars if that was available. We were extremely frustrated and disappointed with Tyler Prowell/Prowell Construction and now appear to be out over $16,000.00. We hired Tyler Prowell/Prowell Construction for a backyard project and ran into numerous issues. We paid a partial deposit of over $27,000.00 in August 2022 for upfront costs and project materials and work started October 2022. A privacy fence was built, our backyard and patio were excavated, and a drain pipe was installed between October 2022 and January 2023. So after 15 months of limited to no progress, limited communication, and a variety of excuses; we had to terminate the contract in January 2024. Upon termination, Tyler Prowell/Prowell Construction stated via email that he would begin the process of returning the over $16,000.00 balance due for work that we paid to have done but he never completed. We have not received any of the remaining $16,000.00 to date. We have attempted numerous times to contact Tyler Prowell/Prowell Construction, along with our attorneys, but he has not responded to any form of communication. We now have to hire a different contractor to repair the damage to our backyard and complete the project."

J B on July 2024

Specializing in Hardscape, Pavers, Concrete, Fences, Retaining Walls, Decks, Exterior Design, Drainage, Epoxy Flooring, Landscape Design, Outdoor Lighting, and more! We've been creating dream outdoor spaces for our clients across the Lowcountry since 2020. Our owner and founder, Charleston native Tyler Prowell, continues to lead our professional team.

"We would give zero (0) stars if that was available. We were extremely frustrated and disappointed with Tyler Prowell/Prowell Construction and now appear to be out over $16,000.00. We hired Tyler Prowell/Prowell Construction for a backyard project and ran into numerous issues. We paid a partial deposit of over $27,000.00 in August 2022 for upfront costs and project materials and work started October 2022. A privacy fence was built, our backyard and patio were excavated, and a drain pipe was installed between October 2022 and January 2023. So after 15 months of limited to no progress, limited communication, and a variety of excuses; we had to terminate the contract in January 2024. Upon termination, Tyler Prowell/Prowell Construction stated via email that he would begin the process of returning the over $16,000.00 balance due for work that we paid to have done but he never completed. We have not received any of the remaining $16,000.00 to date. We have attempted numerous times to contact Tyler Prowell/Prowell Construction, along with our attorneys, but he has not responded to any form of communication. We now have to hire a different contractor to repair the damage to our backyard and complete the project."

J B on July 2024


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Baranowski Construction

Servicing Around
5.00(
8
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Baranowski Construction

Servicing Around
5.00(
8
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Local Handyman, general construction. Doors, windows, decks, home improvements interior and exterior. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Joey was great from start to finish. I still use him for other jobs."

Jonathan M on May 2025

Local Handyman, general construction. Doors, windows, decks, home improvements interior and exterior. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today.

"Joey was great from start to finish. I still use him for other jobs."

Jonathan M on May 2025


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KLCarpentry

457 Dutch Meadows Lane
5.00(
19
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KLCarpentry

457 Dutch Meadows Lane
5.00(
19
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Specializing in framing, fences, decks, flooring and more With several years of experience, We take pride in the quality of work given and vow to always be honest and respectful. We are here to help tackle those projects that are needing to be completed, from full home renovations, to deck and fence repair/rebuilds and more.

"They did a super good job"

Linda G on April 2025

Specializing in framing, fences, decks, flooring and more With several years of experience, We take pride in the quality of work given and vow to always be honest and respectful. We are here to help tackle those projects that are needing to be completed, from full home renovations, to deck and fence repair/rebuilds and more.

"They did a super good job"

Linda G on April 2025


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Peanut Grip Co.

Located In:
5.00(
5
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Peanut Grip Co.

Located In:
5.00(
5
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

From general handyman to custom screen porches; we do it all with a smile. And we know where to put the semicolon. We also can help you with rental equipment and signs. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They were quick easy and professional to deal with. Would definitely use again"

Harrison K on September 2023

From general handyman to custom screen porches; we do it all with a smile. And we know where to put the semicolon. We also can help you with rental equipment and signs. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They were quick easy and professional to deal with. Would definitely use again"

Harrison K on September 2023


"Great customer service and care! They helped us replace our builder grade floors with something warmer and more our taste! Would definitely recommend Bryan Walker for floors/ other home needs. Thank you guys very much!"

Madison G on May 2024

We specialize in flooring, decking, fencing, and any handyman project you made need. Our family owned business has over 30 years experience and serves the greater Charleston area.

"Great customer service and care! They helped us replace our builder grade floors with something warmer and more our taste! Would definitely recommend Bryan Walker for floors/ other home needs. Thank you guys very much!"

Madison G on May 2024


"turned out great"

Richard L on January 2024

Rodney's All Around Services is helping people in all aspects of life from brush and tree trimming to plumbing and remodeling everything except HVAC no project is to small or too large to handle

"turned out great"

Richard L on January 2024

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Decks and Porches questions, answered by experts

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

Your deck may pop, and your neighbor’s deck may not for a number of reasons. Whether or not a deck pops will depend on how it was made, the conditions it’s exposed to, and the materials. Improper spacing is a common reason for increased pressure between deck boards. Moisture penetration is another.

Often, cracked deck boards are just an aesthetic problem and do not need replacement. However, longer or deeper cracks may be a problem, especially if they are on the end of the board. You can fill minor cracks with caulk, epoxy, or sealant to prevent further damage and improve their appearance. Replace boards with more serious cracks, which could become a safety hazard.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

Professionals enhance safety by addressing structural issues, securing loose components, and using non-toxic materials. They ensure compliance with building codes and conduct thorough inspections to identify potential hazards. Their expertise minimizes risks, making the home safer during and after repairs.

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