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Seal Strong, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Job: I have a huge, 3 level deck with seating, flower boxes, stairs, plenty of railing and a trellis. I needed several boards replaced and the whole deck stained. Seal Strong worked well with me in making sure that everything looked exaclty how I liked it. I am very picky and overall they did a very nice job staining and repairing my deck. They were professional and courteous. I would hire them again and recommend them to others. I am hopeful the pre-treatment will extend the stain and outlive the warranty. They will come back to restain, maintenance for a nominal fee."
Bridgewater VA Wood Deck
New Deck in Yorktown VA
South Boston VA Seal
New Market staining
Sealing Pavers

+8

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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THE GARRETT GROUP
4.4(
51
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Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Dave and his crew gave me a very fair and competitive estimate. He fit me into his busy schedule. GREAT communication! He and his crew were professional and efficient. The tree and all debris were hauled away. Nice to work with professionals who have integrity!"
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+4

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hudson's Home Repair & Painting
4.6(
39
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Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

"Work Randy's done has been excellant. The only problem for me, is that he has a very busy schedule and has to fit work on my house in when he has the chance. Based on work done so far I'd highly recommend him. In fact, I have.
Pete Johnston
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+2

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Karnes Lawn Services and Property Maintenance
5.0(
4
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Serving Harrisonburg, VA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I inherited a property that had been used as a rental and neglected for a very long time. I hired Karnes Landscaping to cut down 3 trees and to trim the neighbors walnut tree that has been growing over the roof for many years. Price was super reasonable even when the job turned out to be bigger than expected. The crew was friendly and William has also been helping me brainstorm other ideas in what to do with the rest of the landscaping on the property. I would definitely recommend."
Tree cleanup and lawn regrading
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+15

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Typically, most residential wooden decks are designed to support approximately 40 pounds per square foot, including the deck’s weight and any items placed on it. While this is fine for typical use, it is usually not enough to hold the weight of a hot tub filled with water and people. To safely support a hot tub, your wood deck will likely require reinforcement. Therefore, it’s best to have a contractor or a structural engineer assess it before hot tub installation.

To flatten a cupped deck board, start by ensuring it’s dry. Then, try flipping the board over so the cupped side faces down and reattach it. If that’s not possible, you can use screws to pull it tighter to the joists or plane the edges slightly to reduce the cup. It’s best to replace severely cupped boards.

The best material for your deck depends on several factors, including your budget, location, aesthetic preferences, and the level of maintenance you’re willing to do. Wood decking, like redwood, ipe, cedar, and pine, lasts the longest, but it’s more expensive and requires more upkeep than composite and synthetic decking.

While experienced DIYers may take on the challenge, hiring a licensed professional is often the best route, especially for larger or elevated structures. A local deck contractor is typically the best pro for the job, as they have specialized experience and are knowledgeable about local building codes, ensuring your deck is built safely and designed to last. Other professionals who can build a deck include general contractors and carpenters, who may be more readily available in some regions.

Always sand a deck before repainting so the wood is smooth and ready for paint. While you do not need to fully remove paint before repainting, sanding helps remove any areas with weather and sun damage. Sanding also helps remove chipped or flaking paint and opens the wood pores to improve paint adhesion.

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