Here’s how the pros at Chagrin Home Improvements can get your deck prepped and ready to enjoy the warm weather

By Mary Malik

Don’t blink. We all know what happens if you do when it’s springtime in Northeast Ohio. One day we’re ready to throw burgers on the grill for dinner on the deck and the very next day we want to cuddle by the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.

The thing is that when the weather does warm up for good, we want our outdoor spaces ready for us to take advantage of every minute of the beautiful weather.

“The schedule for decks is filling up fast for spring and summer,” Joe Jacobs, owner of Chagrin Home Improvements says. “We’re right now transitioning from indoor painting to outdoor deck restoration and staining. The unpredictable nature of our early spring weather has actually allowed us to work outside a little earlier and take advantage of those warmer, sunny days but the list is growing every day. You’ll want to get a spot before the real deck weather sets in.”

Joe knows that you have a choice when it comes to maintaining and staining your deck. He and his crew at Chagrin Home Improvements have been doing just two things for the past 10 years—interior painting in the winter months and deck restoration and staining in the spring, summer and early fall months. They know that if you want to be a true expert at anything you have to learn from others who came before you and repeat the process again and again until you perfect it.

“This is exactly what my crew and I have done,” Joe says. “We learned these trades while working jobs in high school and college. We developed a system for our deck work that makes us experts at what we do. We also save our customers money because we do the job right the first time, ensuring that it lasts longer and extends the life of your deck.”

Joe and his crew’s system begins with a phone call to Chagrin Home Improvements for an estimate. A crew member will then come to your home, take measurements, photos and assess the scope of the project and get back to you with a written, detailed quote.

“There’s no question that decks take a beating for all kinds of reasons,” Joe says. “Especially in our weather. The constant freeze and thaw cycles, rain, dirt, leaves and mold buildup all take a toll on the condition of the deck. Then add pets, furniture, grills and more. There’s no other surface like it around the home. The good news is we can make it like new in just a couple of days.”

The Chagrin Home Improvements crew first cleans the deck thoroughly, getting rid of dirt and mold buildup, makes small repairs like replacing rotten wood pieces and securing raised screws and nails.

“My guys arrive on time and get started,” Joe says. “They are all full-time employees, not seasonal hires, and are true professionals efficient at this job. Once the process is complete, your deck should hold up for two or three years with minimal maintenance.”

Joe recommends rinsing it off regularly to help with mold and mildew buildup, but every couple of years only a professional cleaning and staining like the job done by the Chagrin Home Improvements crew will protect it from rotting, warping and other issues that will cost you down the road.

For more information and to get a spot on their schedule, call Joe Jacobs at 440-247-6700, or check the website at ChagrinHomeImprovements.com.