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Avatar for ALEX NW LLC
ALEX NW LLC
5.0(
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Alex responded quickly for a RFQ on deck staining. Upon request, I sent pics to Alex for further review. He responded quickly stating deck just needed one more coat of stain. I will complete the project myself. Because of Alex’s quick response to my questions AND his honesty, he will be the first one I contact for any future deck projects. 5 star rating!"
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Deck staining/Restoration
Deck staining/Restoration
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Process

+3

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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NW TOPNOTCH REMODEL LLC
5.0(
15
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"There are always things with a paint job that get missed and show up after the paint dries. Eric was great about fixing things that made the house look like a million dollars. Excellent work. He went above and beyond and was worth every dollar. Every concern was addressed very fast and the overall quality made me extremely happy."
Paint
Remodel
Exterior Repaint
Repaint
Kitchen Flooring

+95

Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Handy Daddy
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff was an absolute marvel! We were preparing to sell our home and needed a finished storage room, drywall, paint, and carpet (his specialty), along with a lot of finishing work. Jeff was reliable, meticulous, honest, and the pricing was very fair. We were able to sell our home in just three days! We couldn’t have done it without Jeff. Thank you so much!"
Big Desk
Custom bridge
Custom bridge
Custom bridge
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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The Home Team
4.7(
606
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and SealDeck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Super job! The roof looks great and the deck hasn't looked this good since it was installed. The cleaner went out of his way to thoroughly clean up all around the house including washing the sides of the house. Very professional from bid to job complete."
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+3

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Start To Finish
5.0(
62
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Deck, Fence, Patio or Porch - Clean and Seal - For Business

Serving Lake Tapps, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Two panels replaced, post included. Winter 2024 Repair of different areas of fence and new boards placed in an upper deck Fall 2024 Great quality of work.! Very responsive to phone calls/text messages. Very friendly, kind, professional!"
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Job Completed
Finished Staining
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After

+49

Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The best and fastest way to remove paint from a deck often involves combining a chemical stripper with a pressure washer. Gel-based paint strippers are highly recommended because their thick consistency makes them less messy and easier to apply than liquid strippers. After applying the stripper to loosen the paint, you can use a pressure washer to efficiently wash away the residue. When using a pressure washer for this task, it's important to use a low pressure (under 1000 PSI) to avoid forcing too much moisture into the wood, which could lead to mildew or rot.

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.

Both deck footings and deck posts help prop up your deck. However, footings are the bottommost parts of a deck that touch the ground. They’re usually made of concrete. Posts are pieces of wood that attach to the top of the footings with brackets. They run upwards and connect to the underside of your deck to support its weight.

When installing deck boards, screws are generally a better option than nails. Screws offer superior holding strength over time, keeping the boards securely in place. In contrast, nails are more likely to pop out, which can create a tripping hazard. While you can use either, we recommend using 3-inch galvanized deck screws. To minimize the risk of cracking the wood, it's a good practice to drill small pilot holes before driving the screws into the deck joists.

Yes, pressure washing a wood deck can be a good idea as it effectively lifts ingrained dirt, mold, and mildew, improving the deck's appearance and longevity. However, it must be done carefully, as it's easy to damage the wood, especially softwoods. To pressure wash safely, use a lower pressure setting and a wide, 40-degree fan pattern nozzle (often white). Keep the nozzle at least a foot away from the wood surface and maintain constant motion, avoiding hovering in one spot to prevent gouging.

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