Your deck revival with Chagrin Home Improvements

By Mary Malik

Is this weather for real, or just teasing us? You never know in Northeast Ohio, but one thing is for sure—we’re ready to say goodbye to winter and hello to warmer temperatures and lazy dinners on the deck. Will yours be ready when outdoor living season hits?

“This weather has the phone ringing for deck maintenance and staining,” Joe Jacobs, owner of Chagrin Home Improvements, says. “Our list is growing, and we don’t want to leave anyone out. The good news is this mild weather has allowed us to get outdoors earlier than usual, so if your deck needs attention, now is the time to get it ready. We have the right process in place to do exactly that.”

Joe says that even though we have not had a typical Northeast Ohio winter, the constant freeze and thaw cycle, rain, sleet and snow take a huge toll on our decks.

“Decks take a beating in the winter and spring months in this part of the country,” says Joe. “The good news is, every couple of years, if small repairs are made and the surface is properly cleaned and sealed, your deck will always be ready when it’s time to get outside—and it will hold up much better faced with the crazy weather we have here.”

Joe says that the deck is one area of our home that doesn’t like to be ignored. And the crew at Chagrin Home Improvements knows just how to show it the love it requires. The process is very simple. One phone call to Chagrin Home Improvements and they’ll come out to your home for a deck inspection, take photos and get back to you with a written quote. The very efficient job usually takes two days, depending on the weather, and you don’t have to be home for any of it. Go about your day and come home to your beautiful, like-new deck.

“We first clean the deck thoroughly, getting rid of dirt and mold buildup,” says Joe. “You don’t want to be sealing over mold and dirt. The wood has to be clean. We also make small repairs, like replacing rotten wood pieces and securing raised screws and nails,” says Joe. “Once your deck is cleaned and sealed, we recommend rinsing it off regularly to help with mold and mildew buildup. Every couple of years, only a professional cleaning process will protect it from rotting, warping and other issues that will cost you down the road.”

“My guys arrive on time and ready to get started,” Joe says. “They are true experts and efficient at this job. Once the process is complete, your beautiful deck should hold up for two or three years with minimal maintenance.”

A deck is an extension of your living space in the spring and summer months and adds to the value of your home. But those winter freeze and thaw cycles in Northeast Ohio wreak havoc on the surface and can cause mold, cracking, peeling and warping. Proper maintenance allows you to enjoy it for years to come and even avoid replacement costs.

After almost 10 years of skilled, dependable and superior deck maintenance and restoration work, the word has spread about Chagrin Home Improvements, their expert crew, and their efficient process for bringing decks back to life.

“We’ve perfected our process to get the most longevity out of the job,” Joe says. “Others try to get customers on a yearly schedule for deck maintenance. If it’s done right, it should hold up for two or three years. Now that we’ve been around for almost 10 years, we’re proud to be getting repeat clients along with word-of-mouth recommendations. We’re doing something right and the list fills up quickly.”

Chagrin Home Improvements sees the growth of the business as a challenge to become even better at what they do—without delays in service. They welcome new clients. In fact, Joe is adding two new trucks and an additional crew this year to keep up with the demand for their quality work.

“We’ve worked hard to get here and take nothing for granted,” Joe says. “My crew is made up of friends and family who are all experts at this trade and full-time employees, not seasonal hires. Everyone here is dedicated to quality and consistency.”

Chagrin Home Improvements won’t keep you waiting once you get on the list. The crew gets in, gets out, and gets the job done the right way.

Give Joe a call and get on the schedule. It’s feeling like outdoor living season might be just around the corner.

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