Deck services
- New decks, attached to the house or freestanding
- Full rebuilds of decks with rotted framing
- Board and railing replacement on solid frames
- New stairs, landings and handrails
- Ledger, joist, beam and post repairs
- Pergolas built on new or existing decks
Signs your deck needs work
- Soft, cracked or splintered boards
- Railings that wobble when you lean on them
- Posts or joists that are dark, wet or soft at the base
- Loose or rusted fasteners and hangers
- Stairs that move or feel uneven
- Gaps between the deck and the house at the ledger
How we build a deck
- Design and estimate. We measure the space, talk through size, stairs and railings and put the scope in writing.
- Permit. Most Lake County towns require a deck permit with a site plan. We check the requirements for your town.
- Footings and posts. Footings set the deck’s foundation, below where the ground freezes.
- Framing. Ledger, beams and joists are installed square and level, with the ledger flashed against the house.
- Boards, stairs and railings. Decking goes down and stairs and railings are built solid.
- Inspection and cleanup. Inspections are scheduled as required and the yard is cleaned up.
Decks built for northern Illinois
Lake County has hot summers and long, cold winters. Frost heave can lift footings that are not deep enough, and snow sitting on the boards keeps them wet for weeks. A deck built on proper footings, with good drainage and flashing at the house, handles those seasons year after year.
Pair your deck with a privacy fence or a pergola to finish the backyard. Call (224) 772-4836 or request a free estimate.