Deck Cleaning and Sealing: Hiring a deck cleaning and sealing contractor can be confusing and at times, misleading. You should learn some basic information about the company and the products they will be applying. While obtaining several estimates, be sure you are comparing apples to apples.
Here are some good questions to ask your deck cleaning company:
Does the wood restoration company carry liability and workers compensation insurance?
If your property is damaged or an employee is injured on your property and the deck sealing company hired does not carry insurance then your homeowners insurance could be responsible for the claim.
Does the deck and dock cleaning company offer a guarantee?
If so make sure you know exactly what is guaranteed and what to expect if the product does not hold up. Will they reapply for nothing; is it prorated, etc…
How long has the deck and dock cleaning company been in business?
Be wary if the company has not been in business at least as long s they are guaranteeing the product for.
Are the deck cleaners and wood protectants environmentally safe for your grass, plants, pets and children?
Make certain they will not be cleaning your wood with chlorine bleach. This is not a good cleaner because it strips the wood of its natural color.
Is the product they will use to protect the wood a penetrating product or surface sealer?
If the product sits on the surface instead of penetrating it will wear off much quicker and tend to chip and peel.
Is the finishing product a solid color or semi-transparent?
Solid color products hide the natural look of the wood and tend to show more of a wear pattern as they begin to break down and wear off. Semi-transparent products will show the beauty of the wood grain and give your wood a more natural look.
Ask for references, including an address of a job you could look at to get an idea of what the finished product will look like.
Call the reference and ask if they were pleased with the work. Did the deck cleaning contractor show up on time?
Ask how often you should have a reapplication
If the deck cleaning and sealing company offers a guarantee or warranty for a certain amount of time find out the details. Is the water repellency, color retention, U.V. protection, and mildewcide guaranteed for that period? If not, find out exactly what is guaranteed. If it is for a long period of time, 5, 10, 25 years, find out if they have been in business that long.
Is the company involved in the community through Chamber of Commerce, Homebuilders Association, Contractors Associations, Better Business Bureau, rotary, etc…? This is a good indicator you are working with an upstanding, reputable company.
Keep in mind cheaper is not always better and the most expensive is not always the best. Proper insurance coverage, quality of products, training and experience of employees all plays a huge roll in prices a contractor charges. In addition, there are companies out to make a lot of money quickly and they will be gone when it’s time to have a reapplication or even worse, when you call them to fix an unsatisfactory job. Asking plenty of questions and checking references are a good way to protect yourself from an unhappy experience.
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