Tri-state Deck Cleaning

Excellent! Very pleased!

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It went very well. Even during their busy time, they called me several times to tell us when they were coming and showed up and did the work.

Adam and his team professionally cleaned and stained our deck. In the past, I have either stained our deck myself or hired a student. Staining the deck ourselves required annual/biannual staining. I am confident that with the quality of work that Tri-State Deck Cleaning did in cleaning and staining that it will extend the time period between applications. Adam was very accommodating and accessible. Highly recommend for your deck needs.

Everything discussed was taken care of as discussed. Arrived on time. Workers were courteous and left no messes. I am very happy with the end result and plan to call on them again when it's time to repaint!

Tri-State Deck Cleaning did an excellent job of power-washing, and then staining, our recently rebuilt rear deck, railings, and lattice-work surrounding the supporting beams! Adam Burkhardt was very informative and professional in explaining what would be necessary, what the crews would be doing and why, and what to expect from the initial cleaning and staining. He also told us up front that, because of the rainy weather this spring and a number of backed-up jobs as a result, it would take about a month to get to us, weather-permitting. Adam also explained that, while he could use whatever stain we wanted, he highly recommended a product from Armstrong-Clark Company in California, which he has been using for years with great success. He gave us a brochure about the product and their website address, and we saw why he was so enthusiastic about it! We found a color we liked and, once we decided to go with Tri-State Deck Cleaning, gave Adam our choice, which he ordered for use on our job. In contrast, some of the other contractors we spoke to about the job favored and/or stipulated the use of another, locally available and somewhat lower-cost product. We investigated that product and found almost universally horrible reviews from both contractors and homeowners! So, while Tri-State was not the lowest of our bidders, we decided that the quality we expected from his people and the products they were using were worth it. We were definitely not disappointed! About three weeks later, Adam called and told us to expect his power-washing crew the next day. They arrived as predicted, worked efficiently and carefully, and did an excellent job cleaning the deck and surroundings, while taking great care to protect against any over-spraying on adjoining surfaces. We had been concerned about a couple of spots on the deck?s surface, beneath which our two outdoor grills had stood, but the crew had no trouble cleaning them so that both spots had vanished once the crew was done! After another week or so of rainy weather, a dry spell began to appear and, after another heads-up from Adam, the crew came out to do the staining. One of the things Adam had explained to us earlier, and which definitely influenced us to select his company, is that the crew would (in addition to some spraying) hand-rub the stain into the deck surface, railings and stiles, to make sure everything was evenly and smoothly applied, which they did. As before, and even more important in this case, they took extreme care to protect the surrounding walls, bricks, etc. from any stray stain. They were very professional and thorough, answered any questions we had, and did an excellent job! The first coat looks wonderful! We were told to expect a few mildly uneven spots here and there, since we were dealing with ?new? wood and some natural variations in absorption, but they?re relatively few and far between. We definitely expect to have Tri-State Deck Cleaning do a second coat in two years, which will deepen the color and add another layer of protection. We heartily recommend them!

Adam provided good counsel and timely estimate for the work. We had to wait a while for the work to start due to wet weather but the wait was definitely worth it. The screened porch floor and deck and and all the bead board and lattice trim look like new.

They arrived on time, cleaned the deck of the Behr (junk) tat had been previously been applied, sanded the deck, and applied Sherwin WIlliams stain on the entirety. Very thorough.

We used Tri-State Deck Cleaning to wash/stain our deck, front of house, and garage door. We were really impressed with Adam and his team. They were able to complete the whole job in one day and both the deck and house/garage door look great. Adam was great in the beginning helping us decide how we wanted to go about cleaning and painting (picking out colors, etc.). The team that worked on the house was courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient. They were also very clean and you could hardly tell they were working there after they were done. We will be using Adam and team in the future for sure.

I got a coupon on Angie's List and was contacted next day. My deck was evaluated band I was given a fair price minus my coupon. The service was done in a timely fashion in Tri-State Deck's busy season. I highly recommend.

Adam and his team did not disappoint. They were professional and did a great job. We were very happy to hear he would be using Armstrong Clark stain instead of a brand from a local hardware store which is what was offered by other quoted companies. I had done my own online research for stains and Armstrong was one I liked. Armstrong provides a limited number of colors. Adam patiently worked with us to mix the stain to the color we wanted. He knew exactly what needed to be done with the colors and made sure we were satisfied before applying to the deck. Deck looks great. Will definitely hire again!

The owner, Adam Burkhardt, met with us to determine the stain color we wanted, and gave us a price. He was even prepared to mix two colors to give us exactly what we had in mind. He is very knowledgeable about the different types of deck stains and what works best. The crew that did the cleaning removed the furniture and did a thorough job. They arrived on time, and didn't leave until the job was done. The following week Adam and another man came to stain and seal the deck. Adam sprays the stain/sealant, and then hand rubs it in so it soaks into the wood instead of sitting on top of it. Needless to say, we are extremely pleased and will definitely contact him again.

I have worked with Adam Burkheart. He is the real deal! He is punctual, has great product and quality of work. He did a great job and cleaned up well.

Our deck and carport were in sad shape, so we contacted Adam. He came to our house and gave us a detailed estimate of what we needed.and within a few days scheduled the work. His workers were punctual and professional. Our deck is surrounded by some very large bushes (due to some unfortunate planting decisions on my part), so there were some obstacles that I'm sure made the job more difficult. In addition, the paint on our carport ceiling was flaking off, so it required a lot of tedious prep work before it could be painted. Adam's workers did a great job. We couldn't be happier with their work, and highly recommend them.

When we bought our house two years ago, I made the mistake of using behr deck stain and I wanted to remove it and use a higher quality stain. I had 4 deck companies provide estimates and recommendations as to what course of action to take. After speaking with Adam, I decided to sand the old stain off the horizontal services myself and hire him to re-stain the entire deck with porter brand deck stain. Adam is knowledgeable, accessible, and earned my business. Porter doesn't sell sample size containers so Adam brought a few gallons of color recommendations to my house (that would blend into the existing stain color on the spindles). Adam also does concrete sealing. We have an aggregate stone patio underneath our two tier deck. Later on I asked Adam if he could seal the patio. Adam didn't know off the top of his head what type of sealer would be best but he consulted with a local concrete shop and ended up sealing the patio as well. When I met him after the work was complete, he touched up a couple spots that he didn't like. The deck and patio look wonderful. In short, Adam is very accessible and cares about the quality of his work. I've hired good and bad contractors for various projects (gutters, arborists, etc) and am a little cautious now when I hire any contractor. I would put Adam's company at the top of the list. He has great customer service and goes the extra mile to ensure things are done right (as evidenced by giving me stain samples and getting the correct concrete sealer). Although I'm an Angie's list member, Ironically I found Adam's company searching the web. I would recommend him to anyone and will use his services again. Please thank your crew for doing such a nice job and thank you for being so thorough.

It went very well from start to finish. The quote was offered quickly - probably within 3-7 days of my call. I didn't take advantage of it for a few months, but they honored the quote they'd offered. I called mid-August and was told they could probably fit me in by the end of the month. Only surprise was that I didn't get much notice regarding the day the work started. They moved the items on the deck, so the lack of notice was fine by me. :) The work was really well-done. My deck is elevated with multiple support beams so it can be a bit of a pain to do. I appreciated the professional quality and the attention to detail. When standing in the driveway and looking up at the deck, you can see that they took the time to clean and seal the inner areas between spindles, base areas, etc. Looks like whoever did used the same care he would have taken at his own home.

Excellent work - my siding looks like new and the deck looks very good.

Adam was very accessible and responsive. Price was fair. Called ahead of time to set the time. The guys who did the work were very polite, on time, worked efficiently, did not smoke or play music and most importantly did an excellent job. The deck looks like new. All concrete stains are gone. They cleaned up after themselves completely. Was a very good experience and would recommend to anyone highly. Will definitely use again as the need arises. Certainly was one of the better contractor experiences I have had in a long time.

Cleaning was done and had to wait for rain to quit in order to be able to stain deck. Adam was in contact with me all the time as to when the staining could be done. They arrived at 9:00 a.m. 9/23/13 and proceeded to apply the stain and helped to block steps to keep my dogs off. The young men were very cordial and polite and did their work well. I was told how long to keep animals and self from using the deck. My deck was given 2 coats of stain and should now last from 3 - 5 years if taken care of. I would definitely use Tri-State Deck cleaning again and would recommend them to all who asks if I know anyone who does this type of work.

We really liked working with Adam Burkhart on our new log cabin. He was very knowledgable about the wide range of products to protect and preserve logs. He and his crew applied Perma-C**** chestnut stain and clear sealant to the exterior. Adam then stained the inside logs a light natural stain and sealant. Last he stained the deck a matching color. We must share our one regret, that we selected a darker stain for the floor. The choice was ours however and Adam was great about helping us work through our mistake. Throughout the project Adam communicated regularly by phone and text. He responded to all of our questions promptly. Adam finished our cabin inside and out in nine days. Adam and his crew were clean and efficient - respectful of property. Adam stayed on budget with no surprises: we pre-agreed to provide the Perma-C**** stain and sealers while Adam provided all labor, the deck stain, and supplies (brushes, sprayers, tape, tarps, etc.) for our 400 sq. ft. cabin. The result? Stunning! We have no regrets. Adam helped make our dream of owning a beautiful cabin retreat a reality. We would hire Adam again without reservation. Terry and Linda Gellert

Wonderful experience. Received two additional quotes by other companies, each about 30% higher or lower than contracted price with Tri-State. Hoped to have project completed prior to family function and Adam came through! Was able to blend coloring of original deck with new untreated deck addition exceptionally well so that entire deck is uniform in coloring. Would hands down refer them to anyone. Will contact them in 2-3 years to refresh entire decking surface as needed.

I was a little apprehensive about this company coming to powerwash when I was out of town, but they did exactly what had been discussed. I was also at work when they applied the sealant and stained the deck. The job was professionaly done & I would for sure recommend them.

It was a good experience. They seemed to be detailed oriented and that is great.

We had a Kentucky Board Fence installed in July 2011, that due to illness and deaths of out of state family members last fall and this spring / summer, and the failure of a painting company we found on Angie's List to follow through with the job last fall, had not yet been stained. Rather than trying to find another painting company that advertised fence staining, I contacted three deck staining companies. Adam from Tri-State Deck Cleaning got back to me first, and was able to come out the next day to give me an estimate as he had a job in our area that morning. He was the only owner out of the three companies I contacted with whom I had face-to-face contact, and I like being able to deal directly with the owner. Adam was polite, professional, and knowledgeable, but he was also the highest of the three estimates we received and was located in NKY, while we were in Butler County, OH. Initially, we were going to go with one of the other companies, as they were located in our county, cost $182 less after a coupon, and had a good reputation. However, they dealt with a limited number of stain options and the darkest stained wood samples they provided us with were still a light honey color, and not the brown we wanted. I decided to go with Adam, even though his was the highest estimate, because he assured me he would get us the shade of brown we wanted. I gave Adam the semi-transparent stain colors we wanted to see from the brochure he'd given us, and when he came out to clean the fence, he brought the stains and put them on wood, and also custom blended a toner option. When I chose a stain I preferred, he offered to put it on one board of our fence so I could be sure. Adam then recommended doing a blend of the semi-transparent and semi-opaque stains in that color, which we would not have thought of doing. It took approximately three hours for the stain consultation and cleaning of the fence. Adam returned with a helper three days later to stain the fence, which took another three hours. Adam sprayed two coats of the stain on, his helper rubbed it in on the side where there was no mesh liner, then Adam touched up areas with a brush, including a few spots we thought appeared to need more coverage. He left us a can of the stain in case there are areas we need to touch up in the future. We think the stain looks good on our fence and goes well with the color of the brick on our house. Adam said he was committed to making sure we had the best looking fence in the neighborhood, and to getting the job done this fall so the fence wouldn't be unprotected another winter. He was prompt to deal with, returning calls and e-mails quickly, showing up when he said he would, and letting us know when there was a slight delay due to a sample not being in stock. Although we would have liked to pay less to stain a fence that cost $2,040 to build, we understand the cost of labor, materials, time, overhead, etc. So even though Tri-State Deck Cleaning was a bit more expensive, we would still recommend them and would use them again based on our positive experience.

I received Adam's number from our neighbors (after I saw the work he did on their fence/deck). After we booked Tri-State Deck Cleaning, Adam and his team cleaned and sealed/stained our very large fence. Adam was very easy to work with, professional and responsive. They came out and pressure washed the fence (which was 2 years old and extremely dirty). When they were done cleaning, it looked like we had a new fence. They came back 2 days later (when the fence was dry) and sealed/stained the fence with the color of our choice (spraying the fence and then hand-rubbing the sealer into the wood). Adam and his team were efficient and did a wonderful job. I highly recommend Tri-State Deck Cleaning and will use them again in the future.