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Deck Doctor

1145 Fairway Dr
4.19(
24
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Approved Pro

Deck Doctor

1145 Fairway Dr
4.19(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Deck Doctor is the exclusive deck repair, sealant, and painter in the area. Our focus is getting those decks back to that pristine look they had when they were first built. 30 years of experience doing deck work and repair in the industry. We decided to branch off and become our own entity after getting recognition exclusively for our work. Call us today and see what separates us from the competition.

"Vendor responded quickly and gave a fair estimate. The job was completed in the time he indicated. However, the color of the stain was not as preferred. Also, the contractor likes to deal in cash/check directly to him rather than to a company name; I do not like doing that."

David H on May 2023

Deck Doctor is the exclusive deck repair, sealant, and painter in the area. Our focus is getting those decks back to that pristine look they had when they were first built. 30 years of experience doing deck work and repair in the industry. We decided to branch off and become our own entity after getting recognition exclusively for our work. Call us today and see what separates us from the competition.

"Vendor responded quickly and gave a fair estimate. The job was completed in the time he indicated. However, the color of the stain was not as preferred. Also, the contractor likes to deal in cash/check directly to him rather than to a company name; I do not like doing that."

David H on May 2023


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Brightseal

2450 N Plum Grove Rd #447
5.00(
14
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Approved Pro

Brightseal

2450 N Plum Grove Rd #447
5.00(
14
)
Approved Pro
20 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from pressure washing to sealing with a goal of brightening and preserving the longevity of your outdoor surfaces. Pair that with professional quality landscape lighting to really make your home and front yard pop, we are the one-stop-shop for increasing curb appeal! Give BrightSeal a call today for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent response time and they worked until dark,completed work very fast! Would recommend them to anyone "

george S on September 2025

With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from pressure washing to sealing with a goal of brightening and preserving the longevity of your outdoor surfaces. Pair that with professional quality landscape lighting to really make your home and front yard pop, we are the one-stop-shop for increasing curb appeal! Give BrightSeal a call today for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"Excellent response time and they worked until dark,completed work very fast! Would recommend them to anyone "

george S on September 2025


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JB Deck and Fence Renewal

4.63(
62
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Approved Pro

JB Deck and Fence Renewal

4.63(
62
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
116 local quotes requested

**WE DO NOT DO MAJOR REPAIRS OR BUILDS** JB Deck and Fence Renewal your premiere choice for all your interior and exterior painting and staining services! Locally operated in Elgin IL and family owned, we are committed to providing superior finishes, with a friendly client centered approach. Our services include: Deck Sealing – Patio/Concrete Sealing and Washing – Gazebo or Pergola Sealing – Fence Painting – Exterior Painting - Gutter Cleaning. **WE DO NOT DO MAJOR REPAIRS OR BUILDS** In a nutshell, if you have a portion of your home that needs a revamp, we’re here and happy to help. Give us a call or text today for a free estimate on your next project! **WE DO NOT DO MAJOR REPAIRS OR BUILDS**

"Great job. $1000 CHEAPER THAN OTHER ESTIMATES."

Greg J on October 2025

**WE DO NOT DO MAJOR REPAIRS OR BUILDS** JB Deck and Fence Renewal your premiere choice for all your interior and exterior painting and staining services! Locally operated in Elgin IL and family owned, we are committed to providing superior finishes, with a friendly client centered approach. Our services include: Deck Sealing – Patio/Concrete Sealing and Washing – Gazebo or Pergola Sealing – Fence Painting – Exterior Painting - Gutter Cleaning. **WE DO NOT DO MAJOR REPAIRS OR BUILDS** In a nutshell, if you have a portion of your home that needs a revamp, we’re here and happy to help. Give us a call or text today for a free estimate on your next project! **WE DO NOT DO MAJOR REPAIRS OR BUILDS**

"Great job. $1000 CHEAPER THAN OTHER ESTIMATES."

Greg J on October 2025


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IK Home Pros

4654 West Barry Avenue
4.75(
58
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Approved Pro

IK Home Pros

4654 West Barry Avenue
4.75(
58
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
960 local quotes requested

IK Home Pros, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business serving Chicago and surrounding areas. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Quick to respond and quality work for a reasonable price. I had a few dry wall patches that needed repairs. They were available within the week. Gave me prices over the phone and did phenomenal work. I highly recommend and will use in the future. "

Jeremy M on September 2025

IK Home Pros, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business serving Chicago and surrounding areas. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"Quick to respond and quality work for a reasonable price. I had a few dry wall patches that needed repairs. They were available within the week. Gave me prices over the phone and did phenomenal work. I highly recommend and will use in the future. "

Jeremy M on September 2025


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HDH Residential Services, Inc.

603 Hillside Road
4.95(
10
)
Approved Pro

HDH Residential Services, Inc.

603 Hillside Road
4.95(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"Came quickly and fixed the problem immediately. Was very professional and also shared some great tips with me"

Betsy S on March 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. Our top priority is customer satisfaction and will go the extra mile. We are experts in our trade and will work with you from conception to competition. We strive in making all clients, repeat clients. Call us today you'll be relieved you did. Thank you

"Came quickly and fixed the problem immediately. Was very professional and also shared some great tips with me"

Betsy S on March 2025


J.M.P.

3250 West Le Moyne Street, Unit 3
4.58(
24
)
Approved Pro

J.M.P.

3250 West Le Moyne Street, Unit 3
4.58(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

J.M.P. is committed to excellence 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.

"I hired Henry Pedaza of J.M.P. to build a fireplace surround and mantel. This was a relatively straightforward project. Because I had the oak wood, I provided the majority of the wood, he only had to provide the mantel shelf...which was cut too shallow, so there is a 1/2 gap where the shelf meets the wall. He literally cut and nailed up 7 pieces of trim board, filled the seams with putty and was done. I showed him my concerns, and we agreed he would come back the next day to tweak his work to my satisfaction and complete another small task, the baseboard. He did not sweep, nor pick up the scrap wood or anything. I paid him (like a fool --$950.00!!!) and of course, you guessed it, he did not show up the next day or next or next. I called, texted left messages and no reply. I was wrong to pay him before being satisfied,(my bad) but I trusted him. PLEASE DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN!! HE DEFINITELY SCAMMED ME!!!"

Lorene L on November 2023

J.M.P. is committed to excellence 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.

"I hired Henry Pedaza of J.M.P. to build a fireplace surround and mantel. This was a relatively straightforward project. Because I had the oak wood, I provided the majority of the wood, he only had to provide the mantel shelf...which was cut too shallow, so there is a 1/2 gap where the shelf meets the wall. He literally cut and nailed up 7 pieces of trim board, filled the seams with putty and was done. I showed him my concerns, and we agreed he would come back the next day to tweak his work to my satisfaction and complete another small task, the baseboard. He did not sweep, nor pick up the scrap wood or anything. I paid him (like a fool --$950.00!!!) and of course, you guessed it, he did not show up the next day or next or next. I called, texted left messages and no reply. I was wrong to pay him before being satisfied,(my bad) but I trusted him. PLEASE DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN!! HE DEFINITELY SCAMMED ME!!!"

Lorene L on November 2023


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Rhodium Contractors

2600 W. 35th St
4.17(
6
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Approved Pro

Rhodium Contractors

2600 W. 35th St
4.17(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"did a good job"

Alicia J on May 2024

At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!

"did a good job"

Alicia J on May 2024


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Slip Proof Safety, Inc.

8752 S 78th Ave
4.56(
85
)
Approved Pro

Slip Proof Safety, Inc.

8752 S 78th Ave
4.56(
85
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
17 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Slip-Proof Safety does full service home handyman work specializing in home modifications for aging in place and disability accessibility. STAIR LIFTS, walk-in bath tubs and tub to shower conversions, wheelchair lifts, ramps (wood or aluminum, permanent or temporary) are some of our areas of expertise. We can also do general handyman repairs such as: HAND RAILS FOR STAIRS, widening doorways, pocket doors, drywall repairs, painting, tile replacement and repair to complete any additional necessary modifications. Although we specialize in home modifications for accessibility, we are also a well-rounded handyman service and can take care of most of your home maintenance needs.

"Frank's crew has done a variety of tasks for us: ceiling painting, checking plumbing, redoing our front porch, fixing light fixtures and wiring, installing sensors in garage and front porch, and replacing our front door and storm door. Salvador and Manuel work well as a team; they are both hard workers. They are friendly and willing to answer our questions as well as ask us about our preferences. We wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for our contracting needs."

Gail R on October 2019

Slip-Proof Safety does full service home handyman work specializing in home modifications for aging in place and disability accessibility. STAIR LIFTS, walk-in bath tubs and tub to shower conversions, wheelchair lifts, ramps (wood or aluminum, permanent or temporary) are some of our areas of expertise. We can also do general handyman repairs such as: HAND RAILS FOR STAIRS, widening doorways, pocket doors, drywall repairs, painting, tile replacement and repair to complete any additional necessary modifications. Although we specialize in home modifications for accessibility, we are also a well-rounded handyman service and can take care of most of your home maintenance needs.

"Frank's crew has done a variety of tasks for us: ceiling painting, checking plumbing, redoing our front porch, fixing light fixtures and wiring, installing sensors in garage and front porch, and replacing our front door and storm door. Salvador and Manuel work well as a team; they are both hard workers. They are friendly and willing to answer our questions as well as ask us about our preferences. We wouldn't hesitate to hire them again for our contracting needs."

Gail R on October 2019


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Home-Pro Handyman

4956 Elm Island Circle
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro

Home-Pro Handyman

4956 Elm Island Circle
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your (PWC) needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Matt is good with communication. Did work for a fair price."

Paul D on April 2024

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your (PWC) needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"Matt is good with communication. Did work for a fair price."

Paul D on April 2024


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TNT Decorating

2540 West George St
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro

TNT Decorating

2540 West George St
5.00(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

We specialize in garage, basement and attics cleaning and organizing and making usable spaces and take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. We also offer professional house and and patio as well as paver brick and stone power washing and maintenance In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Thank you and good luck with your tasks ! Jose TNT DECORATING

"Such amazing service by TNT Decorating. Jose re-worked our vintage 2-flat closets, repaired walls, painted them, added shelving and poles and made them actually usable. We've got more projects on the horizon including an exterior painting project. I've recommended TNT/Jose to others and the projects have gone smoothly and are well priced."

Mary Ellen S on May 2025

We specialize in garage, basement and attics cleaning and organizing and making usable spaces and take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. We also offer professional house and and patio as well as paver brick and stone power washing and maintenance In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Thank you and good luck with your tasks ! Jose TNT DECORATING

"Such amazing service by TNT Decorating. Jose re-worked our vintage 2-flat closets, repaired walls, painted them, added shelving and poles and made them actually usable. We've got more projects on the horizon including an exterior painting project. I've recommended TNT/Jose to others and the projects have gone smoothly and are well priced."

Mary Ellen S on May 2025

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FAQs for deck, fence, patio or porch clean and seal projects in Lake Forest, IL

You should clean your deck before sealing it. Cleaning before refinishing is critical. If you don’t remove dirt and debris, you'll trap moisture in the wood, which prevents the new sealer from working correctly and can lead to costly repairs. Whether you need to sand, power wash, or sandblast depends on your deck's condition.

Sealing and staining your deck are essential maintenance methods that protect and beautify your outdoor space. Stain adds rich color and guards against fading, while sealant fortifies the wood against moisture and weather damage. Wood type, climate, deck age, and the degree of existing damage determine whether your deck benefits from one or both treatments. Using both options extends your deck’s durability and enhances its overall appearance.

Power washing and sealing your deck costs $500 to $1,700. This process combines the removal of stubborn dirt and debris with a protective seal that preserves the wood’s integrity. Effective cleaning eliminates harmful buildup, and a proper seal prevents moisture damage and wood decay, ensuring long-term durability and reducing future repair expenses.

Your deck must be sealed every one to three years to maintain its strength and appearance. Regular sealing is essential to protect the wood against moisture, mold, and harmful UV rays. A consistent sealing schedule prevents rapid deterioration and costly repairs. Inspections should be performed annually to determine if the protective layer remains intact, extending the life of your deck.

Leaving your deck untreated compromises its structural integrity and safety. An unprotected deck rots quickly due to moisture and environmental exposure, which means that neglecting sealing results in rapid decay and expensive replacement costs of $4,125 to $11,650. Sealing your deck is essential for maintaining its durability and protecting your home.

The sealant on your deck dries within a few hours and reaches full cure within 72 hours before regular use. It is essential to wait until the complete curing period to ensure the protective layer fully sets and resists weather and foot traffic. Proper drying guarantees that your deck is fully protected against moisture and environmental damage, ensuring lasting quality.

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