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Edward's Enterprises is a General Contractor & Hourly Handyman here to help you with your decking handrail, finding colors & brands for your composite installation or sun exposure repair in your home.

  Deck additions can be a great investment for your home, creating a great outdoor living space & adding value to a property. The least expensive deck is maintaining the one you already have! Rust-oleum has a great product, Rust-oleum Restore, that we can use to coat your wood deck with a slip resistant colored coat, helping to seal in your deck & keep off termites, water, & the sun.   Learn how our great team works together on replacing your wood deck, sealing services, water damage, or replacing stair lighting throughout our site.
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What wooden deck installation services are available?

Edward's Enterprises team can do many wood & composite deck repairs such as:

 

  • Deck cloth sails installed

  • Moving deck receptacles

  • Re-supporting sagging decks

  • Fixing sun damaged decks

  • Pressure washing decks

  • Coating old deck planking

  • Adding deck privacy lattice

  • Swapping wood with composite decking

  • New decks installed

  • Dry rot deck repairs

  • Refinishing decking

  • Painting decking

  • Replacing bad deck posts

  • Repairing deck railings

  • Adding deck stair lighting

  • Replacing deck shade covers

For more space to live or work, a deck addition is a solid solution. It provides (literal) breathing room in a natural, familiar setting. Handrails & wall guards can provide safety, convenience, & comfort when properly maintained for everyday life outside when you need it.
 
Wondering if we can assist you with your wood deck replacement or handyman service? Call our team to explain your deck repair project goals!

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What are the hourly charges?

Edward's Enterprises' labor rates for wood deck repair projects start at:

 

Start at $95* an hour Per Employee, 3 Hour Minimum.

 
Rates listed above are the usual check or cash rates per hour for labor charged to our customers for repairing & installing new wood or composite decking & railing (not including dump disposal fees or materials).
 
Larger deck projects may need an onsite consultation before starting any work. This way we can take measurements, photographs, & prepare a material & scope of work plan.

Carpenty Deck Patio Rebuild - CarpentryWe charge for all time included in a customer's project, including purchasing or delivering materials, & offsite work like painting lumber prior to an installation, or for the time to haul away debris. This allows us to take on smaller projects for our railing & decking clients, rather than only lump sum projects with much higher minimums to show up.
 
Thanks to our processing partner PayPal, we do accept most major credit & debit cards now! Rates are slightly higher, please call our office for all of the details.
 
Thanks to our processing partner Paypal, we do accept most major credit & debit cards now!
 
*Hourly charge is from $95 to $115 or more PER EMPLOYEE depending on the work site zip code.Some restrictions do apply, like same-day, weekend or after-hours service or customers with pre-arranged billing arrangements.
 
Communities outside of our area of operations will be charged additional travel costs. We would be happy to answer any of your pricing questions, please call for details!

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Why choose us?

Keep these queries coming! Reasons to select Edward's Enterprises for your next carpentry repair project include:

 

EE Check Established Company: Edward's Enterprises has been a locally owned & operated small business since 1896.

 

EE Check Licensed: We are a licensed General & Plumbing Contractor with the Contractor's State License Board (B857752) since 2005.

 

EE Check Insured: Insured to protect our residential & commercial customers as well as our employees.

 

EE CheckResponsive: Available by phone & email, our team is responsive to our customers & will communicate with you before, during, & after your finish carpentry project.

 

EE CheckClear Information: We explain our hourly rates on our website & by phone before we schedule any work so that you know what we charge.

 
Review your EE Check list to see how Edward's Enterprises can provide you with top notch service.

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How do I speak to someone about my request?

You can contact Edward's Enterprises in our office about our finish & rough carpentry services by filling out our handy form below:

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    If you experience any issues with our form, email us at:

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    If forms & emails are a real drag for you, then give our office a CALL:

    805-987-2441

     
    A real live person will (unless the Zombie apocalypse has finally happened or every line is busy) answer!
     
    Our office is open from 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time Monday to Friday.
    We are available after hours & on weekends by phone for emergencies.

    As a local business just starting up a manufacturing facility in the area we have found Edward's Enterprises to be a valuable resource to us. Edward's Enterprises has done several jobs for us both small & large & all have been done with a level of expertise & professionalism that any one can appreciate. Edward personally goes that extra step to make sure everything is done correct the first time. Edward's Enterprises & the whole crew have been helpful & pleasant at every job they have done for us. We will continue to use & recommend EE to anyone.

    Five out of five stars

    - Eric S. | Ventura, CA

    I would recommend Edward's Enterprises for Facilities Maintenance. I have worked with Edward on various projects for over a year & know that when I have work order that Edward & his employees will take care of it the first time, without a hassle!

    Five out of five stars

    - Patrick M. | Ojai, CA
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    What are your hours?

    Great Question! Edward's Enterprises is usually available for woodworking repairs:

     

    Office: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm by phone in our office to schedule carpentry projects & ask questions about service.

     
    Field: As far as scheduling work, for our typical rates listed above (I know we didn't skip that section) we normally schedule work Monday through Friday from 7am to 4pm (holidays, meetings, kids with flus may affect availability).

    Carpenty Deck Patio Rebuild - CarpentryMost projects get a 3 hour window of arrival, so expect something like 7am to 10am, or 10am to 1pm, or even 12pm to 3pm window.
     
    We are available for emergency carpentry work based on a first come first serve system & whether or not we have a crew available. Expect to pay more for these types of calls (we have employees & overtime is what it is).
     
    If you need us to come outside of those times, expect to pay a bit more, or experience different restrictions like job minimums, etc.

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    Where does your company work?

    To see if Edward's Enterprises can handle a carpentry improvement project at your office, store or home, you can check a few places:

     
    There is a helpful site menu drop down called “Cities”. Select that & you can see if your city is in our “service area”.

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    You can call us at 805-987-2441 & give us your “exact” coordinates.
     
    You can review our list of cities we service below:
     
    Ventura County:
     
    Camarillo, Casa Conejo, Casitas Springs, El Rio, Fillmore, Lake Sherwood, Leisure Village, Meiners Oaks, Mira Monte, Missions Oaks, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oak Park,, Oak View, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Santa Rosa Valley, Santa Susana, Saticoy, Simi Valley, Somis, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Westlake Village
     
    Los Angeles County:
     
    Agoura Hills, Arleta, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Culver City, Encino, Granada Hills, Hidden Hills, Los Angeles (Westside), Malibu, Marina Del Rey, Mission Hills, Newhall, North Hills, North Hollywood, Northridge, Pacific Palisades, Panorama City, Porter Ranch, Reseda, San Fernando, San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Tarzana, Valencia, Van Nuys, West Hills, Winnetka, Woodland Hills
     
    Santa Barbara County:
     
    Carpinteria, Coast Village, Goleta, Montecito, Santa Barbara, Summerland
     
    If you know the zip code you are in, you can also check our zip code service area list here:
     
    90024, 90025, 90034, 90048, 90049, 90064, 90066, 90067, 90077, 90210, 90211, 90212, 90230, 90232, 90263, 90265, 90272, 90290, 90291, 90292, 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405, 91201, 91203, 91204, 91205, 91206, 91210, 91301, 91302, 91303, 91304, 91306, 91307, 91307, 91308, 91311, 91316, 91320, 91321, 91322, 91324, 91325, 91326, 91331, 91335, 91337, 91340, 91342, 91343, 91344, 91345, 91350, 91354, 91355, 91356, 91357, 91360, 91361, 91362, 91363, 91364, 91367, 91377, 91381, 91393, 91394, 91395, 91401, 91402, 91403, 91405, 91406, 91411, 91423, 91436, 91502, 91505, 91506, 91601, 91602, 91604, 91605, 91606, 91607, 91608, 93001, 93003, 93004, 93009, 93010, 93012, 93013, 93014, 93015, 93020, 93021, 93022, 93023, 93030, 93033, 93035, 93036, 93040, 93041, 93060, 93063, 93065, 93066, 93067, 93101, 93103, 93105, 93107, 93108, 93109, 93110, 93111, 93117, 93120, 93130, 93140, 93150, 93160, 93190
     
    If you don't see your community on the list, but you're close by give us a call. We may be able to service your carpentry repair request or schedule an onsite consultation for an additional minimum hour charge and/or travel charge.

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    There are many different ways to clean a deck, some of these depend on the type of wood.
     
    The first cleaning option is to use a weakened solution of TSP (trisodium phosphate) which you can purchase from any paint shop. Add a little bit of household washing-up liquid & then first try it on a sample area, once you see how it reacts then use it on the rest of the deck.
     
    The next option is to use a weak solution of citric acid to help brighten up old grayed timbers. However, do not use chlorine-based bleaches because even though they will rid your deck of algae & mildew, they will also break down the lignin in the deck timber.
     
    Another option is to use Hydrogen Peroxide, which will lighten old timbers & evaporates away leaving no residue.
     
    After you have cleaned your deck & brightened it up if wanted, then it is time for the sealing. Use a waterproof deck sealer because it will repel water & make the desk last longer. To apply the sealer, use a pad with a little reservoir & brush the sealer on. Make sure to evenly coat it all over the deck surface & then let it dry. After about an hour or so of drying time, buff the surface to remove wet excess.

    Ipe (pronounced E-pay), a popular wood for outdoor decking & fencing for it's durability (300% harder than Teak on the Janka Scale) comes from several species of trees in South America, especially Brazil.
     
    Ipe can grow quite large (100-150 feet) in it's natural environment of the rain forest of Brazil, & is covered with flowers when in bloom.
     
    IPE wood decking has a class A fire rating, similar to concrete, because of it's dense fibers.
     
    How does IPE stack up to composite decking materials? Check out this handy Real Wood vs. Composite Decking page.
     
    Ipe over logging concerns have been raised in Brazil due to the increasing demand for this hard, durable wood for outdoor fence, gate & deck building in homes & office buildings. Check out www.ift.org.br for more information on what can be done in Brazil to help stem over logging, & consider your lumber source when choosing decking materials to protect our natural resources.
     
    Composite decking such as Trex, Evergreen, & VEKAdeck does not require high maintenance & is a great substitute for wood & is sustainable.

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    How many years should a wood deck last?
     
    The lifespan of decks
    The primary determinant of how long your decks will last is the kind of material that you’ll use. However, this will depend entirely on your taste and preference and the budget that you’re working with.
    The different deck material options
    You can expect any deck to last you a couple of years, but the quality that you’ll go with will determine the lifespan and the maintenance costs. So we’ve lined up the different deck materials for you and how they’d last you, from the average to the best.
    – Pressure-treated wood
    – Composite decking
    – Plastic lumber
    – Steel/aluminum
    Pressure-treated wood
    Pressure-treated wood is reliable and the most economical. Many folks go for pressure-treated lumber since it’s the most common. The option will last you for about 15 years though you’d need frequent maintenance to ensure the deck is in good shape.
    Composite decking
    Composite decking materials are a blend of wood shavings and plastics, which makes it entirely eco-friendly. The decks will last for about 25 years, and once in a while, cleaning will do as the only maintenance needed.
    Plastic lumber
    What a better option than getting a 50-year warranty for the decks that you opt for? Although it might be costly, the 30 – 35 years guarantee is something to consider with very little care.
    Aluminum or steel
    It’s the best choice that you have. Sixty years is how long these decks can last you, although you’d need to do a couple of touches to maintain the quality.
     
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    How long should a treated wood deck last?
     
    The material to use for an extended-lasting deck
    Looking for an excellent place to relax as you sip your favorite bottle of wine and having the view of the sky? You have to opt for the best materials if you want your deck to last you long enough and keep your ‘chilling spot’ neat. So what are the best materials for a layer?
    Pressure-treated lumber
    As the most commonly used material, pressure-treated lumber is affordable and also can serve you for a long as 15 years. Nonetheless, this material will force you to frequently repair and replace some parts as maintenance is the only key to ensure that the color and quality is the same.
    3-sided capped composite
    Capped composites are unique for their perfect blend of 80% recycled materials plus 100% recycled wood, which gives the user the traditional wood vibe, though without the weaknesses of weathering, fading, and warping. These moisture and UV rays resistors are made to last to up to 25 years, and the quality keeps away molds and any discoloring.
    4-sided capped composite
    Similar to the 3-sided capped composite, the quality is admirable. With a 30-year warranty, these materials will assure you of excellent service since the high-performance polymers used will save you the stress of water and sun rays.
    Capped polymer
    With no organic materials involved in manufacturing these decks, capped polymers give you the best quality decks to last you for up to 50 years. They are free from fading, weathering, and staining.
     
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