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Avatar for DECK & PATIO CARE BY BARRY HAGENDORF
DECK & PATIO CARE BY BARRY HAGENDORF
4.7(
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Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Have used these folks for several years. They clean the deck with a pressure wash and then seal it with their product. Our deck looks great and weathers very well given the multiple treatments they've performed over the years. Recommend them if you want your deck to last."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Alamo City Stain
Alamo City Stain
5.0(
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Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin was an absolute pleasure to do business with. Heâ s extremely knowledgeable about the deck staining process and is meticulously invested from start to finish with providing the best finished product. Heâ s the ONLY one weâ ll call for any future projects!"
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10 year deck refinish

+32

Response time3 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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The Dexpert
4.5(
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Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We recently had our deck done and they referred us to Dexpert to have it stained. Our deck was stained today and it looks absolutely beautiful. It was stained by Joshua and he did a great job on behalf of Dexpert. Our deck is only 250sq ft but we were very pleased with the cost for the job."
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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for ASAP Home Doctor
ASAP Home Doctor
5.0(
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Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Andrew and Mike worked with me every step of the deck repair project and listened to what exactly I wanted and my budget limitations. They finished the work in about 3 days and made every effort to salvage as much of the usable material as possible, saving me a lot of money and even recommended tasks that I could do before they started the work to save on labor pay. They took really good care of me and I will trust them for future projects that I will need help with. Highly recommend"
Deck Repair and Stain
Deck Repair and Stain
Patio Enclosure
Patio Enclosure
Fascia Board Replacement

+2

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Barnett Fencing and Deck Restorations LLC
Barnett Fencing and Deck Restorations LLC
4.8(
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Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Melvin came out gave me a reasonable bid, and started work the next day. He was very knowledgeable and often great solutions to any problems that came about. He and his crew worked long hard days in the hot sun to complete my fence which covers a double lot. He did such an amazing job that I hired him to complete a deck project for me."
Double Gate
New fence and Double Gate
New fence and Double Gate
New Fence
Chainlink Fence with barbed wire

+8

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Decks-n-Effects
4.5(
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Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With 30+ years of experience, Decks-n-Effects is the solution for all your fence and deck needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Texas Total Landscape
Texas Total Landscape
3.8(
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Serving Universal City, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great work! Converted grass front yard to xeriscape. Installed stone walkway from front door to side gate. He has a wonderful team of professionals!."
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+206

Response time5 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

When deciding if you should use 2x6 or 2x8 deck joists, consider the size of the deck, joist spacing, and materials. Larger decks, larger-spaced joists, and weaker wood all require more support, meaning they need larger joists. For example, 2x8 redwood joists spaced 16 inches apart can only safely span up to 10 feet and 7 inches. On the other hand, 2x10 southern pine joists spaced 12 inches apart can be as big as 16 feet and 2 inches. If you aren’t sure what size joist is best for your project, speak with your deck builder.

It is possible to pressure wash your deck, but it’s usually best to leave the work to a professional for two main reasons. First, power washers are expensive, and you can avoid high upfront costs by hiring a deck washing pro instead. Second, you must be careful to use the correct setting to avoid damaging your deck material. You can only clean soft woods like pine with a wide spray and a low pressure; otherwise, the water will leave unpleasant marks on your deck. Hard woods, composite material, and metal can stand up to increasingly higher water pressures.

A random orbital sander is best for sanding a deck because it is easier to handle than other power sanders and is less likely to damage the wood. Most decks are made of types of softwood, so a gentler sanding process is essential to prevent permanent blemishes. For example, belt sanders can gouge softwoods.

The best time to paint your deck is when temperatures are neither too cold (below 60 degrees) nor too hot (above 85 degrees). Always paint your deck when there’s no risk of rain. For fast-drying paint like acrylic or latex, ensure your deck can dry for at least four hours. Oil-based paints take longer to dry and may require 48 hours to completely cure.

There are more pros than cons when staining a deck. Deck stain is more affordable than paint, it protects the wood and allows the natural textures to shine through, and it can revive the appearance of your home. However, deck stain also requires prep work (sometimes days or more), carries more upkeep than a painted deck, and can fade over time if not cared for. 

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