Deck & Porch Construction in Bloomingdale, IL

Treated wood or composite in Bloomingdale

The first question on a new deck is usually wood or composite. Treated lumber costs less up front and needs sealing or staining every few years to keep it from graying and checking. Composite costs more up front and needs little upkeep beyond a wash. Either way, the frame underneath is treated lumber, and that frame is where we put the most care, starting with a ledger that is flashed and bolted to the house.

Bloomingdale is on our regular route, reached on Lake Street, Army Trail Road and Bloomingdale Road, with Gary Avenue running north and south through town. In this part of DuPage County a deck gets hot summer sun and a winter of snow sitting on the boards. If your deck faces south or west, treated wood will dry and check faster, and dark composite gets hot underfoot in July. We can bring samples, talk through where the sun hits your yard, and price both options on the same estimate if you want to compare.

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What goes into a Bloomingdale deck

Composite decking

Boards that hold their color and need little upkeep, installed with the joist spacing and fasteners the boards call for.

Treated lumber decking

A lower first cost, with sealing on a schedule. Staining it is a separate service we can add.

Framing and footings

Treated joists, beams and posts on footings below the frost line, with hangers and hardware rated for treated wood.

Ledger and flashing

Flashing over the ledger and proper bolts into the house framing, so water does not get behind it.

Stairs and railings

Stairs, landings and railings built to current code, with wood, composite or metal balusters.

Resurfacing

If your old frame is sound once we inspect it, new boards and railings can go on it.

How a Bloomingdale deck gets built

We visit, measure, and talk through size, stairs and decking, then send a written estimate with each part priced. Once you sign off, we draw up the plan for the village and pull the permit. During the build, anything that changes the scope, such as a wider stair or a problem found at the house wall, is priced in writing and waits for your approval. Inspections land on the dates the village sets, and the last step is a walk across the finished deck with you.

Both decking options priced side by side on request.
Composite and treated wood explained plainly.
A frame of treated lumber with the right hardware.
Plan drawn and permit filed with the village.
Changes approved in writing before the work.
A final walk on the finished deck with you.

Deck & Porch Construction estimate in Bloomingdale

Tell us about the project and we will set a time to look at it.

FAQ

Deck & Porch Construction in Bloomingdale: questions

Is composite worth the extra cost in Bloomingdale?

It depends on how long you plan to stay and how much upkeep you want to do. Composite costs more up front and needs little more than washing. Treated wood costs less and needs sealing every few years. We will price both so you can see the difference in dollars.

Does Bloomingdale require a deck permit?

Yes. A new deck needs a permit from the village, and structural repairs usually do too. We handle the drawing, the application and the inspections.

Can composite go on my existing deck frame?

Sometimes. We inspect the frame first. Composite boards often need joists closer together than an older wood deck was framed with, so we may need to add joists, and that goes into the written estimate.

How long does a new deck take?

The permit comes first, and its timing is up to the village. Once it is approved, the estimate gives you the number of working days, and we book around the days we said. Call or text (815) 585-1750 to get on the schedule.

Do you build decks near Bloomingdale?

Yes. We also work in Roselle, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream and Itasca.

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Deck & Porch Construction in Bloomingdale