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Avatar for Flores Enterprises LLC
Flores Enterprises LLC
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Two level deck needed minor surface rot repair, power washing, and staining. Flores Enterprises LLC quoted and completed the work in the same business week. Attention to detail on staining is excellent. Provided photos of repairs and completed work and kept me informed on any issues which arose. Would definitely hire again."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GS CUSTOM REMODELERS LLC
4.9(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Over the past several years, I've used GS Custom Remodelers for a dozen or so home projects from minor to major including; hardwood floor refinishing, interior painting, exterior door replacement, kitchen cabinet relocating, deck power-washing and painting, and others. In every case, the work has been first class, performed on time by capable and competent workers, at competitive prices. The owners, Juan and Alba, are diligent in insuring that you are happy with the results; Juan performs the initial consultation and gets all the details right. He follows up with a work review at job completion to make sure the work has been done to your satisfaction. Juan and Alba are friendly, open people who are a pleasure to deal with. When it comes to home projects, GS Custom Remodelers are the first (and often) the only people I call. You can't go wrong with them."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Metropolitan Paint and Home Improvement, Inc.
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Metropolitan took-up and reset brickwork on a patio below my deck and replaced framing on a house doorway on the deck. Work was done well and clean-up was excellent!"
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+40

Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Cope Exterior and Deck
4.4(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris did a very good job bringing our deck back to the way it was when we bought the house. Very professional and knowledgeable of the issues related to deck work. We got two quotes and, though Chris was a bit more, we decided to go with him as he seems a bit more knowledgeable. Prep work was done on a Friday and the stain work was to be done the following Tuesday. Chris called at about 1200 Tuesday to say he wasn't going to be able to make it due to issues with the availability of his helper. He returned the next day, Wednesday, to complete the work and did a good job of it. Small issues were identified on the final walk thru and he quickly corrected them. Time is really the true test of the quality of the restain effort, but for now it looks very good."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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M.C. Fence and Deck
4.6(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Lake Ridge, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"MC Fence & Deck built my dream deck, and I’m obsessed! Hunter walked me through the design, and his ideas made it way better than my original plan. John and his crew handled everything. Build and add an aluminum fence around the yard. They were professional and on time, and the craftsmanship is top-notch. Now my whole backyard looks like a magazine spread. I highly recommend these guys for decks and fencing. They’re the best in the business!"
Privacy wood fence in northern VA
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

Deck boards should be spaced no more than three-eighths of an inch apart. This is enough space to allow water and small debris to pass through without collecting on the surface, but not enough to create a tripping hazard. Certain materials, like pressure-treated wood, shrink over time, so they may need less space at installation.

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.

That depends on the condition of your deck. An older deck that looks drab, worn, or has multiple damaged boards might be worth replacing before selling. However, if your deck is in good condition, you can simply clean, repaint, or stain it.

Most building codes list a minimum width of 36 inches and a maximum height of 7¾ inches. However, for the most comfort and spaciousness, you’ll want to aim for a width of at least 48 inches and a height of 7 inches. Again, it’s always a good idea to base your numbers off steps that you already use comfortably.

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.

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