Deck & Porch Construction in Clarendon Hills, IL

New decks and deck resurfacing in Clarendon Hills

Plenty of decks look worn out on top while the frame underneath still has years left, and others look fine until a screwdriver sinks into a joist. We check the frame before we ever recommend resurfacing: joists, beams, posts, footings and the ledger at the house. A sound frame can take new treated or composite boards and new railings built to current code. A frame that is not sound gets rebuilt, because new boards on bad framing only hide the problem for a while.

We cover Clarendon Hills by way of Ogden Avenue, Route 83 and 55th Street, and the crew knows the streets around the Metra station well. It is a DuPage County village set between Hinsdale and Westmont. If your yard is on the narrow side, a deck often has to fit between a setback line and the back door, so where the stairs land matters as much as how big the deck is. We draw the stair landing first, so the deck works with the yard you have.

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Deck and porch work we do in Clarendon Hills

Frame inspection before resurfacing

We probe joists, beams and posts, check footings for movement and look hard at the ledger before we quote new boards.

Resurfacing a sound frame

Old boards come off, joist tops get protective tape where it helps, and new treated or composite decking goes down.

Full deck rebuilds

When the frame is done, we tear it out, haul it off and build new on fresh footings.

New railings on an existing deck

Wood, composite or metal balusters go in at code spacing, with posts fastened so they do not wobble.

Stairs and landings

Stringers are cut for even risers, landings go in where the run is long, and a graspable handrail runs the full flight.

Porch steps and columns

Front porch treads, stringers and rotted column bases get replaced and left ready for paint.

From estimate to final walkthrough

The estimate is free and it happens in your yard, with us under the deck and not just standing on it. You get a written scope that says plainly whether we are resurfacing or rebuilding, and why. If removing the old boards shows rot we could not reach, we stop, price it in writing and wait for your approval. Permit work and inspections go on the schedule, and we finish with a walkthrough of every board, rail and stair.

Frame checked before any resurfacing quote
Written scope: resurface or rebuild, and why
Treated lumber or composite, priced side by side
Permits pulled where the village requires them
Changes approved by you in writing first
Old decking removed and the yard cleaned up

Deck & Porch Construction estimate in Clarendon Hills

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

FAQ

Deck & Porch Construction in Clarendon Hills: questions

Can you put new boards on my old deck frame?

If the frame passes our inspection, yes. We check the joists, posts, footings and ledger first. If the joists are spaced too wide for composite, we add joists or suggest treated boards so the deck does not feel springy.

Does Clarendon Hills require a permit for deck work?

Plan on one for a new deck or anything structural, like a ledger, new posts or joists. We pull it and set up the inspections. Board replacement on a sound frame usually does not need a permit, and we confirm with the village before we start.

How long does resurfacing take compared to a new deck?

Resurfacing takes less time because the frame stays. A new deck adds footings, framing and an inspection or two. Your written estimate includes the schedule, and we book around the days we said.

Do you build decks in Hinsdale or Westmont?

Yes. Along with Clarendon Hills, we build and repair decks in Hinsdale, Westmont and Downers Grove.

How do I start?

Call or text (815) 585-1750. A few photos of the deck surface and the underside help us give you a first read before the free on-site estimate.

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