We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Lifeline Pool and Spa LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"They are highly dependable and efficient."
anthony p on October 2024
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Lifeline Pool and Spa LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"They are highly dependable and efficient."
anthony p on October 2024
With 24 years of general contracting experience, we are here to help you turn all your remodeling dreams into a reality. We take great pride in the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see some of the services we offer below and call or click for your free estimate today!
"This contractor is very talented and great to work with on remodeling projects. His work is high quality and his experience helps to avoid issues during the project."
Dan F on December 2024
With 24 years of general contracting experience, we are here to help you turn all your remodeling dreams into a reality. We take great pride in the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see some of the services we offer below and call or click for your free estimate today!
"This contractor is very talented and great to work with on remodeling projects. His work is high quality and his experience helps to avoid issues during the project."
Dan F on December 2024
Green Future Construction and Tree Specialists is the area's premier full-service company for all your outdoor needs! With experts in construction, landscape design, and tree services all under one roof, we make scheduling your project easy and ensure it’s managed seamlessly from start to finish, exceeding expectations every step of the way.
"We had two projects we wanted done – deck and paver patio. We received onsite visits from four different companies, three of which submitted bids for the work. From the time that John K. walked on site, we knew we were working with a different type of company. He spent time to walk through property grading, drainage and helped us customize a deck and patio solution that fit our classic/modern profile and budget. Next he took us on site to a local stone distributor to ensure we were happy with our choices of stone and other materials to be used on the project. John worked with us throughout the design process making several changes along the way to ensure we understood what we were getting, and that his designs fit our needs. John made several suggestions that added additional touches to the project, and surprising did not add to the expense. The end design was more than we had imagined for the space. John introduced us to the project manager, Thomas, who in turn introduced the foremen for the stone work (Rocque) and deck build (Ozman). The deck work started first and Ozman and his team were relentless in their work. The deck was built in less than 2 weeks from ground breaking and would have been done sooner if not for some substantial storms. From excavation to finishing touches they moved quickly while providing high quality craftsmanship. When finished, they left our yard and more importantly, our brand new Trex deck in great condition. We LOVE it! Next John scheduled our patio install. The product arrived on site a couple days before the crew arrived. Once on site they worked quickly excavating the site and moving the excess material to a location of our choosing. The bulk of their time was spent on the fine details beneath the surface which will make a difference for years to come. Rocque and his team are artists with a stone saw. They cut precise circular patterns with ease, and made some tough design elements seem easy. They finished the patio off with matching poly sand and the end result made us want to use the space immediately. We are now about 3 months post closing and have recommended John and his team to several of our friends & neighbors. We feel like the deck and patio are what makes our back yard and have already gotten significant use out of them over this season. John and his team have stopped by to make sure we are still happy with the results and check in on any punch list items – which were few and far between. If you are in the market for a new deck or patio, don’t hesitate to call these guys. They were the best combination of craftsmanship and price we could find, and delivered beyond our expectations. These guys are great!!! Many thanks from our family to the amazing team at Green Futures."
Edward B on December 2020
Green Future Construction and Tree Specialists is the area's premier full-service company for all your outdoor needs! With experts in construction, landscape design, and tree services all under one roof, we make scheduling your project easy and ensure it’s managed seamlessly from start to finish, exceeding expectations every step of the way.
"We had two projects we wanted done – deck and paver patio. We received onsite visits from four different companies, three of which submitted bids for the work. From the time that John K. walked on site, we knew we were working with a different type of company. He spent time to walk through property grading, drainage and helped us customize a deck and patio solution that fit our classic/modern profile and budget. Next he took us on site to a local stone distributor to ensure we were happy with our choices of stone and other materials to be used on the project. John worked with us throughout the design process making several changes along the way to ensure we understood what we were getting, and that his designs fit our needs. John made several suggestions that added additional touches to the project, and surprising did not add to the expense. The end design was more than we had imagined for the space. John introduced us to the project manager, Thomas, who in turn introduced the foremen for the stone work (Rocque) and deck build (Ozman). The deck work started first and Ozman and his team were relentless in their work. The deck was built in less than 2 weeks from ground breaking and would have been done sooner if not for some substantial storms. From excavation to finishing touches they moved quickly while providing high quality craftsmanship. When finished, they left our yard and more importantly, our brand new Trex deck in great condition. We LOVE it! Next John scheduled our patio install. The product arrived on site a couple days before the crew arrived. Once on site they worked quickly excavating the site and moving the excess material to a location of our choosing. The bulk of their time was spent on the fine details beneath the surface which will make a difference for years to come. Rocque and his team are artists with a stone saw. They cut precise circular patterns with ease, and made some tough design elements seem easy. They finished the patio off with matching poly sand and the end result made us want to use the space immediately. We are now about 3 months post closing and have recommended John and his team to several of our friends & neighbors. We feel like the deck and patio are what makes our back yard and have already gotten significant use out of them over this season. John and his team have stopped by to make sure we are still happy with the results and check in on any punch list items – which were few and far between. If you are in the market for a new deck or patio, don’t hesitate to call these guys. They were the best combination of craftsmanship and price we could find, and delivered beyond our expectations. These guys are great!!! Many thanks from our family to the amazing team at Green Futures."
Edward B on December 2020
OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.
"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."
Cynthia R on December 2023
OVER 100 YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE AS YOU PATIO AND HARDSCAPE EXPERTS! SBC Outdoor Services was founded in 2015 by Brad Crist. Brad had over 15 years of experience in the industry and wanted to create a landscaping company that could hold true to the concept of “quality landscaping.” Ever since then we've been constantly growing as a high-end hardscape, landscape design, and commercial maintenance business. Over the course of our existence, we've earned a great reputation for quality service and we aim to not just maintain our reputation for excellence but to constantly improve it. That's why we only hire the best of the best. Our management team alone has over 30 years of experience in the industry and members of management used to maintain the White House. The rest of our team is similarly qualified and has over 100 years of combined experience. At SBC Outdoor Services we believe that landscaping is an art, not just a skill. We not only teach our employees proper installation methods but also encourage them to take initiative and to completely pour their imagination and skill into their work. Our design and installation divisions make sure that the product will be very functional as well as attractive while our maintenance division employees take great pride in the ongoing beauty of your property.
"I hired them to do landscaping and a driveway, my drive way is crumbling and have holes in it."
Cynthia R on December 2023
American Contractor Near Me specializes in expert home remodeling and renovation. We deliver high-quality kitchen and bathroom renovations, basement finishing, and home additions. We prioritize customer satisfaction and budget-friendly solutions. Our Services: Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Renovations Basement Finishing Home Additions Deck Construction Custom Patios Why Choose Us? Experienced remodeling contractors Quality workmanship Customer satisfaction guaranteed Free consultations Contact us for your dream home renovation today! 800-876-8393
"American Contractor Near Me did a wonderful job on my kitchen and bathroom! The service was great. They always kept me informed of the work that was needed, how long it would take, and what supplies would be required. The whole crew was AWESOME! They saw my vision and made it happen! Their work was impeccable and impressive! I would refer my friends and family to this company."
Chris W on February 2025
American Contractor Near Me specializes in expert home remodeling and renovation. We deliver high-quality kitchen and bathroom renovations, basement finishing, and home additions. We prioritize customer satisfaction and budget-friendly solutions. Our Services: Kitchen Remodeling Bathroom Renovations Basement Finishing Home Additions Deck Construction Custom Patios Why Choose Us? Experienced remodeling contractors Quality workmanship Customer satisfaction guaranteed Free consultations Contact us for your dream home renovation today! 800-876-8393
"American Contractor Near Me did a wonderful job on my kitchen and bathroom! The service was great. They always kept me informed of the work that was needed, how long it would take, and what supplies would be required. The whole crew was AWESOME! They saw my vision and made it happen! Their work was impeccable and impressive! I would refer my friends and family to this company."
Chris W on February 2025
Custom Decks, Patios & Screen Rooms to Enhance Your Life and Home with high quality of work and satisfaction
"The deck looks great. Better than expected. Very professional. Took care of permits and all documents required for the county. Financing was easy. Started and finish. Very little wait time. Nice job all way through. Call Edwin ... you won't be disappointed."
Rudolph J on May 2025
Custom Decks, Patios & Screen Rooms to Enhance Your Life and Home with high quality of work and satisfaction
"The deck looks great. Better than expected. Very professional. Took care of permits and all documents required for the county. Financing was easy. Started and finish. Very little wait time. Nice job all way through. Call Edwin ... you won't be disappointed."
Rudolph J on May 2025
Ace Fence, Decks, & Patios is now one of Maryland's & DC leading and most innovative deck and patio companies with two offices in Maryland and our new branch in Washington, DC. We have worked on many outdoors projects with complex or custom requirements. Our professionals have first-hand experience since 98'. We work with custom designs to deliver architectural consistency with the rest of your home, ensuring our designs look less like "add-ons" and more original to your home. Care is also taken with every detail of your project, beginning from design, and continuing all the way to the detailing in the finish work.
"I had a great experience with this company. Everyone I spoke to was very professional (including Eli, Sonia, Cristina, and Dennis). Unlike some other companies, it was very easy to schedule a time for the sales team to come out and give me a quote AND Eli got the quote back to me super fast. Once I decided on a patio design, the office kept me informed of how long it would take for the materials to arrive and when the team would start working. The team who worked on the patio was very efficient and you could tell that they knew what they were doing. The project turned out great!"
Larry W on August 2022
Ace Fence, Decks, & Patios is now one of Maryland's & DC leading and most innovative deck and patio companies with two offices in Maryland and our new branch in Washington, DC. We have worked on many outdoors projects with complex or custom requirements. Our professionals have first-hand experience since 98'. We work with custom designs to deliver architectural consistency with the rest of your home, ensuring our designs look less like "add-ons" and more original to your home. Care is also taken with every detail of your project, beginning from design, and continuing all the way to the detailing in the finish work.
"I had a great experience with this company. Everyone I spoke to was very professional (including Eli, Sonia, Cristina, and Dennis). Unlike some other companies, it was very easy to schedule a time for the sales team to come out and give me a quote AND Eli got the quote back to me super fast. Once I decided on a patio design, the office kept me informed of how long it would take for the materials to arrive and when the team would start working. The team who worked on the patio was very efficient and you could tell that they knew what they were doing. The project turned out great!"
Larry W on August 2022
Deck and Shed Pros is a locally owned and operated company dedicated to providing our customers with the finest quality Deck and Shed construction possible. We employ the most skilled craftsmen, take pride in our work, use the finest materials available, and are always striving to improve. We at Deck and Shed Pros understand we are building a structure that will be enjoyed for many years to come and there is no need to compromise with your deck. Our thoughtful and knowledgeable sales team will work with you to customize your dream deck and have many solutions that will help provide safety, storage, economy, and utility for your deck. We are a fully insured company. Visit our website http://deckandshedpros.com
"My new deck is beautiful, I love it. I was amazed and very pleased by Deck & Shed Pro's efficiency. Jim was very thorough from the get go. The consultation, permit, pricing, and the construction of my new deck was all accomplished smoothly. Jim, Jen and the entire team was awesome to work with."
Jackie B on December 2024
Deck and Shed Pros is a locally owned and operated company dedicated to providing our customers with the finest quality Deck and Shed construction possible. We employ the most skilled craftsmen, take pride in our work, use the finest materials available, and are always striving to improve. We at Deck and Shed Pros understand we are building a structure that will be enjoyed for many years to come and there is no need to compromise with your deck. Our thoughtful and knowledgeable sales team will work with you to customize your dream deck and have many solutions that will help provide safety, storage, economy, and utility for your deck. We are a fully insured company. Visit our website http://deckandshedpros.com
"My new deck is beautiful, I love it. I was amazed and very pleased by Deck & Shed Pro's efficiency. Jim was very thorough from the get go. The consultation, permit, pricing, and the construction of my new deck was all accomplished smoothly. Jim, Jen and the entire team was awesome to work with."
Jackie B on December 2024
Located in Laurel, Maryland, Maryland Decks and Hardscape LLC is a hands on company dedicated to providing our customers with the finest level of craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. The company owner, and outdoor designers will sit down with you to help turn your ideas into an actual plan for your ideal outdoor living spaces. It is the knowledge and experience only a carpenter/owner and staff with over 60 years of combined experience in the field can provide that will ensure your project gets completed in a timely fashion. We pull all permits associated with your projects. We are fully licensed and insured and are members of the Maryland Home Improvement Commission.
"Deck and patio project went very well and professionally done."
Jeffrev G on September 2024
Located in Laurel, Maryland, Maryland Decks and Hardscape LLC is a hands on company dedicated to providing our customers with the finest level of craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. The company owner, and outdoor designers will sit down with you to help turn your ideas into an actual plan for your ideal outdoor living spaces. It is the knowledge and experience only a carpenter/owner and staff with over 60 years of combined experience in the field can provide that will ensure your project gets completed in a timely fashion. We pull all permits associated with your projects. We are fully licensed and insured and are members of the Maryland Home Improvement Commission.
"Deck and patio project went very well and professionally done."
Jeffrev G on September 2024
Welcome to HCS Exterior! We specialize in the transformation of outdoor spaces, delivering top-tier workmanship and unparalleled customer service. Our dedicated team is proficient in a variety of projects, including decking, siding, roofing, and more. We pride ourselves on understanding and meeting the distinct needs of each client, ensuring bespoke solutions that exceed expectations. With HCS Exterior, you can be confident in receiving high-quality exterior remodeling at competitive prices. Contact us today and discover how we can enhance the beauty and functionality of your home. We're here to serve you!
"I had a great experience with HCS concerning my siding, windows and roofing project. My wife and I wanted a company that would be reliable and affordable. After interviewing several companies we picked HCS. They were not the cheapest option but not the most expensive either. They had a good project coordinator who gave us several options, answered all of our questions and followed up with any additional information that we needed. We were amazed at the attention to detail. Now we have a beautiful home!"
Thomas S on September 2021
Welcome to HCS Exterior! We specialize in the transformation of outdoor spaces, delivering top-tier workmanship and unparalleled customer service. Our dedicated team is proficient in a variety of projects, including decking, siding, roofing, and more. We pride ourselves on understanding and meeting the distinct needs of each client, ensuring bespoke solutions that exceed expectations. With HCS Exterior, you can be confident in receiving high-quality exterior remodeling at competitive prices. Contact us today and discover how we can enhance the beauty and functionality of your home. We're here to serve you!
"I had a great experience with HCS concerning my siding, windows and roofing project. My wife and I wanted a company that would be reliable and affordable. After interviewing several companies we picked HCS. They were not the cheapest option but not the most expensive either. They had a good project coordinator who gave us several options, answered all of our questions and followed up with any additional information that we needed. We were amazed at the attention to detail. Now we have a beautiful home!"
Thomas S on September 2021
Replacing a pool heater costs $3,000 on average. Final pricing depends on the type of heater (gas, electric, or solar) and your pool's size. Factor for swimming pool repair costs, at an average of $3,800. When you start experiencing issues with your pool heater, other equipment and structural failures often follow. Installation is often the least expensive for electric and gas heaters. Heat pumps and solar panels often cost several thousand dollars more to install.
A pool heater’s lifespan is determined by its type and proper upkeep. Solar heaters last 20 to 25 years, electric heat pumps perform for five to 10 years, and gas heaters remain effective for 5 years. Regular pool maintenance safeguards performance and prevents premature failure. Ensuring that you adhere to a strict annual service schedule protects your investment and maintains consistent heating efficiency.
Depending on the size of your pool, location, climate, and current energy prices, you’ll spend up to $20 per hour to heat a pool using propane, $9 per hour using natural gas, and $1 to $2 per hour for a heat pump. Northern climates require more energy and can double the price. Standard estimates allow homeowners to easily estimate the cost of heating a pool for a month. Propane heaters, for example, are known to burn around 1 gallon per hour per 100,000 BTUs.
An electric or gas heat pump will take eight to 14 hours to heat a pool, while a solar heat pump takes 24 to 72 hours. Multiply the number of gallons by 8.34 to get your total pounds of water. Divide this figure by your heater's BTU rating to determine how many hours it takes to raise the water temperature by 1 degree Fahrenheit.
If your pool heater is not raising the water temperature to the desired level, the issue is caused by cold ambient conditions rather than a malfunction. The best solution is to install a solar cover that locks in heat and boosts efficiency. A solar cover costing $120 to $250 enhances heat retention, ensuring your heater performs at its peak. Additionally, verify that all settings—such as thermostat calibration and water circulation—are properly adjusted to support optimal heating.
Regular annual maintenance is crucial to keep your pool heater running efficiently and to avoid high repair costs. Investing $100 to $200 in yearly maintenance prevents issues such as excessive noise, surging energy bills, and malfunctioning controls. This proactive care not only prolongs your heater’s lifespan but also ensures reliable performance throughout the season. Always refer to your warranty guidelines to follow the required maintenance procedures.