Elevated Finishes is a seasoned painting company from Chicago, IL, boasting over 40 years of expertise. Renowned for collaborating with prestigious firms within Forbes top 500 companies, we've also serviced countless homes and businesses across Chicagoland. Our extensive service lineup encompasses interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, wallpaper services, deck and fence treatments, garage floor coatings, drywall repair, and color consulting.
"Alan and team, which is a family owned and operated business, were affordable, flexible, thorough, and considerate. I am very tough when it comes to hiring and overseeing contractors and I have been very pleasantly surprised by this team. I intend to use them for my future projects and other properties. Highly recommended!"
Gabe R on July 2024
Elevated Finishes is a seasoned painting company from Chicago, IL, boasting over 40 years of expertise. Renowned for collaborating with prestigious firms within Forbes top 500 companies, we've also serviced countless homes and businesses across Chicagoland. Our extensive service lineup encompasses interior and exterior painting, cabinet refinishing, wallpaper services, deck and fence treatments, garage floor coatings, drywall repair, and color consulting.
"Alan and team, which is a family owned and operated business, were affordable, flexible, thorough, and considerate. I am very tough when it comes to hiring and overseeing contractors and I have been very pleasantly surprised by this team. I intend to use them for my future projects and other properties. Highly recommended!"
Gabe R on July 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. 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.
"Miguel was quick to respond with an estimate which turned out to be the one I chose. When the weather finally turned favorable to do the work he started with a power wash.A few days later he came back with a crew, sanded the deck and applied two coats of Sherwin Williams stain. He finished the project in one day. My deck is approximately 800 sq. Ft. He provided excellent service and quality workmanship."
Don K on June 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. 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.
"Miguel was quick to respond with an estimate which turned out to be the one I chose. When the weather finally turned favorable to do the work he started with a power wash.A few days later he came back with a crew, sanded the deck and applied two coats of Sherwin Williams stain. He finished the project in one day. My deck is approximately 800 sq. Ft. He provided excellent service and quality workmanship."
Don K on June 2025
Gary's Home Improvement is a full service home repair and maintenance company with more than 30 years of experience. We are ready to help you with your all of your small project needs, and we are very focused on cleanliness and professionalism in our every day work. It is important to us that you can be confident you have hired a courteous and considerate professional to help you with your project. We proudly stand behind all of our work with a 1 year warranty on labor, with a warranty on parts per the manufacturer and with a free 30 day warranty review with all projects completed. With Gary's Home Improvement, we help you get your home "To Do" list done! Call us today!
"Gary was a warm and friendly guy arrived on time was very clean and neat in the work area very respectful of my home a totally awesome experience I have several other projects for him to work on with me"
Dwight H on October 2024
Gary's Home Improvement is a full service home repair and maintenance company with more than 30 years of experience. We are ready to help you with your all of your small project needs, and we are very focused on cleanliness and professionalism in our every day work. It is important to us that you can be confident you have hired a courteous and considerate professional to help you with your project. We proudly stand behind all of our work with a 1 year warranty on labor, with a warranty on parts per the manufacturer and with a free 30 day warranty review with all projects completed. With Gary's Home Improvement, we help you get your home "To Do" list done! Call us today!
"Gary was a warm and friendly guy arrived on time was very clean and neat in the work area very respectful of my home a totally awesome experience I have several other projects for him to work on with me"
Dwight H on October 2024
Deck restoration experts. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. From deck pressure washing and sealing to full deck rebuilds and everything in between, we can do it all! Our professionally trained carpenters have decades of experience just waiting to be put to use on your deck project. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We strive to always maintain a higher quality standard for our work than even the homeowners themselves! In this way, we guarantee that whenever you need any work done again in the future, you wont even think about looking anywhere other than O'Rourke Deck Services. 'Happy Customers' means 'Repeat Customers'. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"The deck looks like new! Fantastic job!!! "
Gerald S on July 2025
Deck restoration experts. Licensed, Bonded and Insured. From deck pressure washing and sealing to full deck rebuilds and everything in between, we can do it all! Our professionally trained carpenters have decades of experience just waiting to be put to use on your deck project. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We strive to always maintain a higher quality standard for our work than even the homeowners themselves! In this way, we guarantee that whenever you need any work done again in the future, you wont even think about looking anywhere other than O'Rourke Deck Services. 'Happy Customers' means 'Repeat Customers'. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"The deck looks like new! Fantastic job!!! "
Gerald S on July 2025
At House Doctors of Naperville, we make home improvements hassle-free and reliable. We provide honest, transparent service and skilled craftsmanship at fair prices for residential and commercial properties. From your first call to project completion, experience our dedication to professionalism with free estimates, upfront pricing, and quick response times.
"Overall good workmanship. A couple of problems with prep, but they were quickly corrected. "
Dave F on June 2025
At House Doctors of Naperville, we make home improvements hassle-free and reliable. We provide honest, transparent service and skilled craftsmanship at fair prices for residential and commercial properties. From your first call to project completion, experience our dedication to professionalism with free estimates, upfront pricing, and quick response times.
"Overall good workmanship. A couple of problems with prep, but they were quickly corrected. "
Dave F on June 2025
El Pana Painting and Remodeling is a family-owned business dedicated to transforming residential and commercial spaces with professional painting and remodeling services. We specialize in high-quality interior and exterior painting, drywall installation, fencing, deck repairs, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and general home improvement projects.
"Luis did a great job and I am satisfied with the work."
Panakal P on June 2025
El Pana Painting and Remodeling is a family-owned business dedicated to transforming residential and commercial spaces with professional painting and remodeling services. We specialize in high-quality interior and exterior painting, drywall installation, fencing, deck repairs, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and general home improvement projects.
"Luis did a great job and I am satisfied with the work."
Panakal P on June 2025
Deck Medic of DuPage is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that serves DuPage County, Illinois. Since 2002, we have been providing DuPage County with exterior wood restoration, house washing and concrete cleaning and sealing. With years of experience and unmatched expertise we can help with both your residential and commercial needs. We are the longest tenured Deck Medic Franchise in the country and we have built our business by providing our customers with the highest quality work at a fair price. You can count on Deck Medic of DuPage to be timely, tidy and that you will be 100% satisfied when we are done with the job. Let us show you why our customers become customers for life, get in touch today!
Deck Medic of DuPage is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that serves DuPage County, Illinois. Since 2002, we have been providing DuPage County with exterior wood restoration, house washing and concrete cleaning and sealing. With years of experience and unmatched expertise we can help with both your residential and commercial needs. We are the longest tenured Deck Medic Franchise in the country and we have built our business by providing our customers with the highest quality work at a fair price. You can count on Deck Medic of DuPage to be timely, tidy and that you will be 100% satisfied when we are done with the job. Let us show you why our customers become customers for life, get in touch today!
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
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
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.