Deck & Porch Construction in Mokena, IL

Replacing a Mokena deck from the footings up

Some decks are past repair: the frame is soft in too many places, the posts are buried in dirt, or the ledger was nailed to the siding instead of bolted to the house. In those cases we take the whole deck down, haul away the old lumber and start over. The new deck goes on footings below the frost line with a ledger that is flashed and bolted to the house framing, and the stairs and railings are built to current code. You choose treated lumber or composite, and we size the frame to suit it.

Mokena is on our regular route, off I-80 and Route 30 with Wolf Road and LaGrange Road through town, and the work runs under Will County and village rules. Tearing out an old deck often shows what was behind it, and if the ledger leaked, the siding and sheathing behind it may need repair before the new deck goes up. We check that wall during the estimate where we can and price any repair in writing once it is open. If your Mokena yard has a patio or plantings close to the old deck, we protect them during tear-out and plan the new footings around them.

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What a Mokena deck replacement includes

Full tear-out

The old decking, framing, stairs and railings come down, and the lumber leaves with us.

Old footings handled

Old posts and shallow footings come out or get cut below grade so the new layout is not stuck with them.

Wall repair at the old ledger

Where water got behind the old ledger, we repair the sheathing and siding before the new ledger goes on.

New footings and frame

The new deck sits on footings below the frost line, framed for the decking you picked.

Flashed, bolted ledger

The new ledger is bolted into the house framing with flashing that keeps water out of the wall.

Code stairs and guards

New stairs and railings go in at the rise, height and spacing current code sets.

How a Mokena deck replacement runs

We look at the old deck and the wall behind it, talk through size and material, and write a free estimate that covers the tear-out, the new build and the permit. The Village of Mokena reviews the plan before we start, and we schedule the footing, framing and final inspections into the job. If the tear-out shows damage on the house side, we stop, show you and price it in writing before we close it up. When the new deck is done, we walk it with you and leave the yard clean.

Tear-out and haul-away included
House wall checked behind the old ledger
Fresh footings, never the old shallow ones
Village permit and inspections handled
Wall repairs priced before we close up
Yard and patio protected during demo

Deck & Porch Construction estimate in Mokena

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

FAQ

Deck & Porch Construction in Mokena: questions

Should I repair my deck or replace it?

If the frame and ledger are sound, a repair or a new surface usually makes sense. If rot runs through the joists and posts, or the ledger was never bolted, replacement is the better use of your money. We tell you which after we look underneath.

Does a replacement deck in Mokena need a permit?

Yes. A new deck needs a permit from the Village of Mokena even when it replaces an old one in the same spot. We pull it and schedule the inspections.

Do you replace decks near Mokena?

Yes. We also cover Frankfort, New Lenox and Orland Park.

How long is my yard torn up during a replacement?

The time from tear-out to final inspection depends on the deck size and the inspection dates. We give you the schedule in writing with the estimate and book around the days we said.

How do I get a replacement estimate?

Call or text (815) 585-1750 to set a time. If you can, send a photo of the old deck from the yard and a close-up of where the ledger meets the siding.

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