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Finally – The Deck of Your Dreams

Your favorite weather. Your favorite people. Your favorite food. Your favorite drink. Even your favorite dog – or dogs, if you have more than one. Where is the best place to be with all of your favorite things, all at once? That’s right: on your deck.

Maybe your home doesn’t currently have a deck. What a horrible thought. Maybe your home already has a deck, but it’s bland: a zestless snooze of a platform that keeps your grill and outdoor furniture off the ground and nothing else. Or maybe your deck is so old that you cross your heart each time you set foot on it!

Never fear. Now that you know about Dandy Decks – the southwest metro’s preeminent deck designer and installer, which is locally owned and operated by a Minnesota farm boy who owes all his success to his clients’ complete satisfaction – your new favorite deck is already good as built.

Dandy Decks is a fully licensed and insured general contractor. If you can name some type of professional alteration to your home, including anything involving load-bearing walls, Daniel Hermanson and his men are the team for the job. Why, then, do they specialize in decks?

“Because no other home improvement project gives me more creative freedom,” Daniel explained. “I approach deck building like an artist. Creating the clean lines and graceful angles that fit a home’s backyard like they were always meant to be there is the end goal for every one of my ‘pieces.’

“I’m not a deck snob. If you want a beige, cookie-cutter rectangle, then my team will absolutely knock it out of the park. But if you want a deck that will elevate your home’s curb appeal, complement its architecture and landscaping, and make your neighbors jealous, then you’re going to be glad you chose Dandy Decks.

“We make custom deck design easy. Once I’ve given you a free phone estimate, all you have to do is welcome me to your home. After I’ve taken some measurements, I’ll explain all the artistic flourishes we can incorporate into your deck design. Multiple elevations. Multiple colors of decking. Even the low-voltage wiring and LED lighting that will really make your deck pop after dusk. We won’t overlook an opportunity to make your new deck truly yours.

“Once you’ve approved your dream deck’s design, the rest is a cakewalk. I’ve boiled estimates down to a fine science, and can determine a 400-square-foot project’s final cost after spending about 15 minutes at the computer. Deck building is our specialty, and our speed proves it. Just last May, we completed a smaller project from start to finish in only three days. If you’re building a larger and more complicated deck – and the weather has decided not to play along – then we still shouldn’t need more than five weeks to permanently transform your outdoor living space. And thanks to our high-quality craftsmanship, you can count on your deck to stay sturdy and attractive for decades.

“A lot of contractors will build you a deck. Not as many will do a great job. But when you go with Dandy Decks, you can rest assured you’re getting the best of the best. We’re like SEAL Team Six … but for decks.”

Call (763) 229-9864 today to speak directly with Daniel, or visit dandydecks.com to learn more about what the Twin Cities’ deck virtuoso can do for you!

We won’t overlook an opportunity to make your new deck truly yours.

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