With help from the skilled hands at Chagrin Home Improvements, your deck can not only enjoy a new life, but also a longer one

By Mary Malik

Summer is flying by, but there’s still time to get on the deck cleaning and staining schedule with Chagrin Home Improvements.

“Don’t let your deck face another harsh winter without protection,” says owner Joe Jacobs. “Get on the list now and we’ll get the job done for you before the snow flies and your deck takes another beating that it may not recover from.”

A professional deck repair, cleaning and staining is a relatively low financial investment for a surface that takes a lot of wear and tear all year long. If it’s not foot traffic and furniture in the spring and summer months, it’s rain, ice and snow in the winter. The good news is if you keep up with this necessary maintenance every couple of years, your deck will last much longer, saving you costly repairs and even the expense of a replacement.

“And the process is very simple and only keeps you off your deck for a day or two,” says Joe. “We come out and inspect the deck, get back to you with a quote and get you on the schedule.”

Chagrin Home Improvements is a true hometown business. Joe grew up in Chagrin Falls and his crew is made up of family and friends who learned this business the right way, working through summers in high school and college alongside experts in the trade.

“My guys are amazing at their jobs,” says Joe. “And we’ve worked hard to get here. We take nothing for granted. My crew are all full-time employees, not seasonal hires like some other companies. Over the past eight years this has become our career and our passion. We are dedicated to quality and consistency.”

Joe says that after doing this job for several years now, his crew has perfected the process. They understand that as a local business, they need to not just be good, but exceptional at every aspect of the job.

“We do that for every client and, thankfully, people are talking,” says Joe. “There’s no higher compliment in a business like ours than to get referrals from satisfied clients who are recommending us to their friends. And now that we’ve been around for eight years, our clients are calling us back for a second and third deck cleaning. Growing this business in our hometown is a dream for us.”

Your deck cleaning and staining job begins with minor repairs and a thorough power wash. Things like replacing rotted wood pieces, securing screws, nails and railings is followed by ridding the deck of dirt and mold buildup.

“This is why a professional job is so important,” says Joe. “Many people are tempted to do it themselves. How hard can it be, right? The problem is that we know exactly what to look for on your deck surface. We know how to make small repairs, recognize problem areas that may require attention and get you the longest life out of your deck. We also protect other areas of your home by covering the adjacent siding and any landscaping that could be damaged.”

Joe says that their attention to detail is just one more thing that sets Chagrin Home Improvements apart.

“Repeat customers and referrals are validation for us that we really are the best at what we do,” says Joe. “We’re proud to do it right here our own hometown.”

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