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Painting -
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Many homeowners don't think about painting their
houses until they find evidence of damage to their
siding or stucco. While many of us repaint for overall
appearance or "curb appeal", we should keep
in mind that the primary value of paint is to waterproof,
protect and preserve the exterior of our home.
Equally important to consider when re-painting a home
is the labor-intensive preparation work. The more
damage found on the home, the more time-consuming
the preparation and repair will be, before painting.
If the paint is peeling, it must be scraped, sanded
and then a primer coat must be applied before repainting.
If the paint has worn off siding or trim, that exposed
wood may need to be replaced before it is primed and
painted. If bare wood has been exposed to water, dry
rot may develop -- and can spread to healthy wood.
Unfortunately the longer dry rot has gone unchecked,
the more wood that will need to be replaced before
painting.
Another consideration: since all painters pay about
the same for paint, does a lower cost reflect use
of thinner or fewer coats or a lower quality or watered-down
paint?
Most likely, the difference may reflect labor costs.
And if a cheaper job means your painter won't do all
necessary prep work, the new paint is only as stable
as the deteriorating wood or flaking paint it covers
- so it is only a matter of time until the new paint
starts flaking and peeling and even looking worse
than before you had it repainted. You may have to
pay another contractor even more to redo the job next
year than you will pay to have it done right the first
time.
It is important that you walk your property with each
contractor who comes to give you a bid, discuss what
needs to be done and why, and include everything,
including warranties, in the written contract. If
a cheaper price means the painter is skipping things
like proper preparation before painting, thorough
caulking around all windows, care of your landscaping,
etc., you are hardly saving money!
Fix any damage and try to solve any structural problems
that lead to water damage or you'll be painting again
before you know it.
Keep an eye out for dry rot as it is found on exterior
as well as interior wood and can cause serious structural
damage to your house. Dry rot is crumbling wood caused
by a fungus.
We would be happy to look at your project and offer
a free, upfront estimate for all your painting and
restoration needs.. Please click
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Decks/Patios/Sunrooms
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Whether you're replacing an older deck or building
a new one, a backyard deck is a great way to add value
to your home.
A well-designed deck can transform your backyard from
ordinary into an interesting and inviting outdoor living
space -- a place to entertain friends, or just relax
with the family.
Before building your deck, make sure it's the right
design for your needs. All too often homeowners build
a deck, only to realize once it's finished that it is
lacking some important features.
Patios are growing in popularity thanks to their long-term
value and a trend toward outdoor living. A patio can
be a simple slab of concrete or slate or an elaborate
and beautiful design that starts our with an idea and
a plan.
When you are ready to make the most of your outdoor
living space, you may also want to add amenities like
low-voltage lighting, planters, and fountains.
Let your lifestyle and needs dictate the details you
choose to add. One of our experienced designers will
personally meet with you to plan and design exactly
the patio you want.
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out our contact form - someone will get back to you
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Fix Rotten
Wood
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Homeowners spend billions every year to repair the
damage caused by moisture intrusion. Commonly called
"dry rot," it occurs in both new and old dwellings
that have not been adequately sealed.
If proper weather protection measures are taken during
original construction or remodeling, a sealing maintenance
program is relatively painless and reasonable in cost.
When ignored, omitted or overlooked, dry rot becomes
a homeowner's worst nightmare.
What is dry rot? Dry rot is crumbling wood caused by
a fungus, where the wood becomes crumbly and powdery,
losing all of its structural integrity. Unless the avenue
of moisture intrusion is sealed off and the infested
wood and water concentration removed, the deterioration
continues.
How do I know if my home needs moisture protection?
The extent of the damage caused by moisture intrusion
cannot be readily assessed without actually opening
and thoroughly inspecting the interior structural condition
of the concerned walls, decks or roof systems.
Our specialist will thoroughly assess the problem,
and provide you with a plan for repair, moisture protection,
and maintenance. We have successfully completed hundreds
of jobs that required extensive dry rot repair.
Please click here to
fill out our contact form - someone will get back to
you within 48 hours.
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Landscaping/Lawn
Care
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Landscaping a residence is like grooming
your home. Keeping it beautiful and well kept should be
everyone's goal. Choosing the right landscape design is
of paramount importance, as landscape should meld with
your home's natural surroundings.
When it comes to creating exactly what you want, we are
there to assist with the attainment of that look. We accept
responsibility for achieving an eye-pleasing, aesthetic
outcome with a design that looks like it belongs there.
Landscaping is more than just adding lots of flowers and
shrubs to a residence. What landscaping does is to create
a customized area for your home's exterior, providing
an aesthetically pleasing and personal place for you and
your family and friends to relax.
Why not drive down a few streets in your neighborhood
and see if you can tell which yards have been professionally
landscaped and which have not? Just after a couple of
blocks it may become apparent! Now take a look at yours
and envision what our landscape professionals can do for
you!
We'll gladly help you create a plan to achieve the landscaping
look you want, and ensure you attain it by regular lawn
care. Please click here to
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Roof Installation/Repair
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Putting a new roof on your house is expensive, so it
is important to find the right roofing contractor for
your job. The right roofing expert will save you time,
hassles, and money, making your project go smoothly.
Our roofing specialists are totally qualified, based
on their years of experience -- and we wilil dispatch
the right crew for your project. Just click
here to fill out our contact form - someone will
get back to you within 48 hours.
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Gutter Installation/Cleaning
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The main function of gutters is to save your home's
siding the stress and damage that would ultimately be
caused by water draining off your roof. Without redirection,
your house would be saturated by a deluge of water every
time it rains, causing wear against outside walls, windows
and doors, and compromising the seals that keep your
house water-tight.
Gutters take the run-off from your roof and direct it
to downspouts, which move the water down and away from
your home's foundation, to help prevent flooding. If
your gutters become clogged, it puts your entire home
at risk of water damage.
To drain effectively, gutters must be positioned to
slope at the correct angle, because if your gutters
are clean but not draining properly, you'll need to
adjust the slope. Gutters should be installed tightly
against the eaves, with a sufficient number of brackets
or straps to keep them secure.
As with many home maintenance tasks, the best medicine
is prevention. You should have your gutters cleaned
thoroughly at least once a year, and it never hurts
to clean your gutters and downspouts twice a year, in
the autumn and the spring, to limit your exposure to
rotting leaves and other debris.
If you have trees near your rooftop, you should pay
special attention to the gutters near areas where they
shed leaves.
We'll gladly send an expert to assess your gutter needs.
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out our contact form - someone will get back to you
within 48 hours.
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Sprinkler
Installation/Repair
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Our sprinkler technicians are experts in residential
sprinkler system installation, repair, and maintenance.
Their emphasis on quality and efficiency will improve
your sprinkler system - allowing you to maintain greener
grass with less water.
They are trained and equipped with the latest tools
and techniques to install efficient sprinklers in your
yard -- and are able to troubleshoot and repair any
kind of residential sprinkler system problem.
Most importantly, they will show up at your house on
time and ready to do the job! And when finished, they
will clean your yard, sidewalk, and driveway so they
look as nice as when they started.
Let one of our experieinced sprinkler contractors solve
your watering needs. Please click
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get back to you within 48 hours.
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Tree Removal
and Stump Grinding
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In many cases, a city arborist must first be consulted
and issue approval before Metro Atlanta residents can
remove a tree. But once the tree has been removed, there
is another issue to deal with.
A stump of a removed tree can be an eyesore in the yard,
and normally takes a long time to rot.
Consider letting our experts remove these stumps by
reducing them to soil and wood chips, allowing the planting
of grass or a garden.
We'll gladly schedule a visit with our tree removal
specialist. Please click here
to fill out our contact form - someone will get back
to you within 48 hours.
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