Deck & Porch Construction in Darien, IL

Deck repair, resurfacing and new decks in Darien

A lot of deck work starts with a soft board or a wobbly railing, and the real question is how deep the problem goes. We answer it by inspecting the frame: we probe the joists, beams and posts, and check the ledger where the deck meets the house. If the frame is sound, we can resurface with new treated or composite boards and new railings. If it is not, we tell you plainly and price a full rebuild in writing next to the repair.

We work Darien off I-55 and Route 83, along 75th Street and Cass Avenue in DuPage County. If your deck has some age on it, the boards may look tired while the frame underneath is still good, or the boards may look fine while the joists rot where water sits on top of them. You cannot tell from the surface, which is why we look underneath before we write a price. When we do find rot, it is usually at the ledger, the post bases and the joist ends, where water collects and stays.

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What's included in Darien deck work

A full frame inspection

We check every joist, beam, post and the ledger, and show you photos of anything soft or split.

Resurfacing in wood or composite

On a sound frame, we pull the old boards and lay new ones, with hidden or face fasteners depending on the board.

Joist and post repair

Rotted joists get replaced or sistered, and failing posts come out and go back on proper footings.

Ledger rework

If the ledger is nailed, rotted or missing flashing, we fix it first, since that joint is where most decks fail.

New stairs and rails

We rebuild stairs with even rises and add railings that meet current code.

Full rebuilds

When the frame is not worth saving, we tear out the old deck and build new from the footings up.

How Darien deck repairs run

The first visit is free, and most of it happens under the deck with a flashlight and a probe. We write up what we found, with a price to resurface and a price to rebuild if both apply, so the choice is yours. Structural repairs get a permit, which we pull, and we set work days once it is approved. Anything we uncover after the old boards come up is priced in writing and approved by you before we fix it, and we walk the finished deck with you when we are done.

A look under the deck, not just on top
Repair and rebuild priced side by side
Rot at the ledger and posts fixed first
Permits pulled for structural work
Hidden damage priced before it is fixed
A walkthrough of the finished deck

Deck & Porch Construction estimate in Darien

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

FAQ

Deck & Porch Construction in Darien: questions

Do you do deck repairs near Darien?

Yes. Westmont, Willowbrook, Woodridge and Downers Grove are all on our route, and the inspection works the same way there.

Is it worth resurfacing my deck instead of replacing it?

If the frame is sound, usually yes, since new boards and railings cost less than a new frame. We only recommend it after we have checked the joists, posts and ledger. If you go with wood, sealing it later is handled by our painting service.

Does deck repair in Darien need a permit?

Swapping out boards often does not, but replacing joists, beams, posts or a ledger usually counts as structural work and does. We confirm with the city, pull the permit and schedule the inspection.

How long will the repair take?

It depends on what we find, which is why the estimate comes after the inspection. Once the scope and any permit are set, we give you the work days in writing and keep to them.

Can I send pictures first?

Yes. Text photos of the soft spots, the underside and the house wall to (815) 585-1750, and we will tell you what to expect before the visit.

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