Deck & Porch Construction in Palos Heights, IL

Deck repair and new decks in Palos Heights

Rot on a deck usually shows up in the same places: board ends, the tops of joists under the boards, the bottoms of posts and the ledger at the house. We open up those spots, replace what is soft, and check what is next to it so the repair is not just a patch on a bigger problem. If the frame is sound, a repair or a resurface makes sense. If it is not, we say so and quote a rebuild in treated lumber or composite, with a flashed, bolted ledger and code stairs and railings.

We cover Palos Heights from Route 83, Harlem Avenue, 127th Street and Ridgeland Avenue, and Lake Katherine sits right in town. It is a Cook County city a short way from Palos Park and Orland Park. If your deck faces north or sits under trees, it dries slowly after rain, and that is where we find rot first. A deck on the sunny side tends to crack and split on top instead, which is more often a surface problem than a structural one.

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Deck repairs and builds in Palos Heights

Rotted board replacement

Soft or split boards are pulled and replaced, with the joist under each one checked while it is open.

Joist sistering and replacement

A new joist is fastened alongside a weak one, or the old one is replaced when it is past saving.

Post replacement

Rotted posts are swapped out with the deck supported, set on proper footings and tied to the beam.

Ledger repair

A ledger that was nailed on or never flashed gets fixed before we touch anything else.

Railing tightening and rebuilds

Wobbly posts and loose rails are rebuilt so they hold when someone leans on them.

Full rebuilds

When repair is not worth it, we build a new deck in treated lumber or composite on the right footings.

How a repair or rebuild gets done

We do a free estimate in person and check the underside of the deck, not just the top. The written scope lists each repair so you can decide what to do now and what can wait. When a board comes up and the joist under it is worse than expected, we stop, write up the added cost and get your approval. Structural repairs get the permit and inspections the city requires, and we finish by walking the deck with you.

Underside checked, not just the boards
Repairs listed so you can choose
An honest repair-or-replace answer
Ledger corrected before other work
Permits pulled where the city requires them
Extra repairs approved by you before we do them

Deck & Porch Construction estimate in Palos Heights

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

FAQ

Deck & Porch Construction in Palos Heights: questions

Is my deck worth repairing?

If the posts, beams and most of the joists are solid, usually yes. If rot runs through the frame or the ledger, a rebuild costs less over time. We show you what we find so you can see it for yourself.

Does a deck repair need a permit in Palos Heights?

Replacing boards usually does not. Replacing joists, posts, beams or the ledger typically does, and we pull the city permit and schedule the inspection.

How long do repairs take?

It depends on what we find under the boards. The written estimate gives you the schedule, and we book around the days we said.

Do you work in Palos Park and Orland Park?

Yes, we build and repair decks in Palos Park, Orland Park and Willow Springs as well.

How do I get someone to look at it?

Call or text (815) 585-1750. Photos of the soft spots and the underside help us give you a first read.

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