Don’t miss a minute of summer fun out on the deck—here’s how Chagrin Home Improvements can help

By Mary Malik

It’s not too late to get your deck cleaned, sealed and ready for summer. We’re all itching to get outdoors for long, lazy days on the deck, but if you haven’t had a professional cleaning, staining and sealing done in the last few years there’s still time to get on the schedule with Chagrin Home Improvements.

“It’s almost summer, that time of year when our decks become a true extension of our home’s living space,” says owner Joe Jacobs. “In the summer months in Northeast Ohio, decks serve as an outdoor living room, dining room and even play space for the kids. If yours could use some attention, give us a call and we’ll get it ready, no matter how you and your family use the space.”

Chagrin Home Improvements, a locally owned and operated business, has been serving customers in this community for 10 years now. The company has dedicated itself to the two home services offering the biggest benefit and best return on investment for homeowners: deck repair and maintenance in the outdoor months, and cabinet painting in the indoor months.

“We focus on these two services in order to be the very best at what we do,” Joe says. “Our commitment to quality in these two areas allows us to not spread ourselves too thin and profess to be experts at everything like many small businesses. We have made a commitment by investing heavily in training and equipment, so we can offer the latest techniques and most efficient processes to achieve the best results for these most-used areas of your home.”

In the summer months, that well-used workhorse of a space is the deck. And our Ohio winters can really do a number on a deck’s surface, so it must be properly cared for to avoid costly repairs and replacements due to neglect and the effects of harsh weather conditions. But when it comes to cleaning and staining the deck, this isn’t a job for DIYers.

“You could be doing more harm than good,” says Joe. “Without properly removing dirt and mold, you could actually be grinding it further into the surface and then sealing over it, which will shorten the life of the stain and your deck. Too harsh of a power wash can cut into the wood, allowing moisture and mold to settle in faster. Give us two days and we’ll get the job done the right way.”

Your professional deck job begins day one with minor repairs and a thorough power wash. Things like replacing rotted wood pieces and securing screws, nails and railings, are followed by ridding the deck of dirt and mold buildup prior to staining. Next comes staining and sealing of the surface and Joe says your like-new deck should hold up for two or three years.

Joe says the fact that Chagrin Home Improvements does not hire seasonal workers adds to the reliability of their job. Joe’s crew is made up of friends and family who are experts at what they do.

“We don’t use subcontractors,” Joe says.

“With us, you see the same crew every day until the job is finished. My guys arrive on time and get to work. We’re also sure to protect the other areas of your home by covering the adjacent siding and any landscaping that could be damaged. Our customers appreciate that attention to detail and respect for their property. It’s just one more thing that sets Chagrin Home Improvements apart.”

To get a spot on the schedule, call Joe Jacobs of Chagrin Home Improvements at 440-247-6700 or check the website ChagrinHomeImprovements.com.