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Vermonty Demolition & Construction LLC
5.0(
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We found Vermonty by word of mouth and glad we listened. Outstanding demo job, clean, organized, and efficient. They worked smart and hard and handled a variety of obstacles in our old building, electrical, plumbing, and general construction related work. Would 10/10 recommend and hire again. Also- excellent communication throughout the job, young guys like this with old school work ethic and quality are hard to come by."
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Siding removal
Siding removal
Road shoulder repair
Barn roof painting

+5

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C. Rollins Property Maintenance & Handyman Service
New to Angi

Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

C. Rollins Property Maintenance & Handyman Service, committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time10 hrs
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Faucher Construction
4.3(
25
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome. Beautiful job. Will call him again. Highly recommend Randy and Faucher Construction. I live in a condo so I have no way to dispose of building materials. Randy was very neat and removed all materials. Will be there when he says he will. Very responsible."
Custom handicap bathroom with oval floor level shower in an old house with custom built pocket doors and barn board walls
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+2

Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Bird Dog Carpentry & Paint LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Fairfax, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

"Issac with Bird Dog Carpentry and Paint built a custom pool deck for us. We feel like he never rushed our job and was very detailed and thorough with his work. He was very communicative throughout the phases of our project. We look forward to hiring him again and again for our home improvement projects."
Rear portion of build
Prep for siding
Completed Exterior
Rear Staircase
Rear Porch with custom siding detail

+13

Response time2 days
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

It is recommended to clean your deck once or twice a year to prevent the accumulation of dirt, debris, mold, and mildew. The ideal times for cleaning are in the spring and fall. A spring cleaning removes grime that has built up over the winter, preparing your deck for summer use. A fall cleaning washes away messes from summer activities, preventing them from setting into the wood over the winter. The exact frequency can depend on factors such as how often the deck is used, its exposure to pollen, and whether salt was used on it during the winter. Regular cleaning helps protect the wood and its finish from damage.

There are several methods for attaching stair stringers to a deck. The best way is to bolt the stringers to the deck joists using three carriage bolts in a triangular pattern. This method offers the sturdiest fit for stairs that won’t budge. Alternatively, attach the stringers to the deck rims using lag bolts or to the posts using adjustable slope hangers.

Be careful when choosing a product to help you remove ice from your wood deck. Never use sand, gravel, or salt, since these items can damage and scratch the wood. Instead, look for chemical de-icers that are marked as safe for wood decks or use hot water to melt snow and ice.

In the majority of cases, you don’t need regulatory permission or permits to remove decking components and materials. However, the exception is if you live in or near a wildlife conservation area, which could require permits and consent prior to beginning the demolition. Check with a local regulatory agency for more information.

The proper height for a stair riser or deck step is between four and seven inches, with seven inches often considered the most comfortable. Building your stairs to this height ensures a strain-free step position and minimizes the risk of trip and fall injuries. For optimal safety and comfort, especially on deck stairs, a rise of around seven inches should be paired with a tread depth (or run) of at least 10 to 12 inches. While it is possible to design stairs with risers up to 12 inches, this height can be challenging for children, pets, or individuals with mobility issues. Always check with your local building codes, as they may mandate specific dimensions that differ from these general recommendations.

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