Deck & Porch Construction in Lockport, IL

Lockport porches and decks, repaired to match

Porch work is carpentry where looks and structure both count. We replace rotted porch floor boards, rebuild the framing under them, set new steps and stringers, and build railings that meet code without looking bolted on. Porch columns and ceilings get the same care, and any column that carries the roof gets replaced only after the roof is supported. For the back yard, we build new decks and repair old ones, starting with a flashed and bolted ledger and footings below the frost line.

We cover Lockport in Will County, with Route 7, Route 171, State Street and Farrell Road getting us around town. If your Lockport house has an older wood front porch, matching the original look matters as much as fixing the rot, so we match board width, railing profile and trim details where the material is available. Where an old railing sits lower than today's code allows, we can build a new one to height and keep the style close to the old pattern. We go over that with you before we cut anything, so the porch still looks like it belongs to the house.

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What Lockport porch and deck work covers

Porch floor boards

Rotted boards come out and new ones go in, matched to the old width and set with a slight pitch to shed water.

Porch framing under the floor

Soft joists and sills under the porch floor get replaced before any new boards go on top.

Front steps

New stringers and treads give the steps a solid feel and an even rise from the walk to the door.

Railings that match the house

We build code-height railings in a style close to the original, with balusters spaced to code.

Columns and porch ceilings

Failed columns are replaced with the roof supported, and stained or sagging ceilings come down and go back up.

Back yard decks

New decks and deck repairs in treated lumber or composite, tied to the house with a flashed, bolted ledger.

How a Lockport porch job runs

We look at the porch with you, take measurements and photos of the details worth matching, and write a free estimate with each repair and the material listed. If we open the floor and find the sill or a beam worse than expected, we stop and show you, and you approve the written price before we fix it. The city permit gets pulled when the work is structural, and we book the crew around the days we said. The last step is a walkthrough with you to check the floor, the steps and the railing against the rest of the house.

Free estimate with matching details noted
Rotted framing replaced, not covered
Railings at code height in a fitting style
Columns swapped only with the roof supported
City permit for structural work
Every change priced in writing first

Deck & Porch Construction estimate in Lockport

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

FAQ

Deck & Porch Construction in Lockport: questions

Does porch work in Lockport need a permit?

Structural porch work, new steps and new decks usually need a permit from the City of Lockport. Replacing a few floor boards may not. We confirm with the city during the estimate and pull the permit when it applies.

Can you keep the old look of my porch railing?

In most cases, yes. We match the style as closely as available material allows and build it to the height and spacing current code requires. We show you the plan before we build.

Do you work on porches near Lockport?

Yes. We also cover Homer Glen, Lemont, New Lenox and Romeoville.

When can porch work be done?

Carpentry on a porch can run most of the year, but footing and concrete work needs ground that is not frozen. We tell you at the estimate what fits your timing and put the dates in writing.

How do I get a porch estimate?

Call or text (815) 585-1750. A photo of the porch from the street and one close-up of the worst spot give us a good start.

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