Deck & Porch Construction in Romeoville, IL

Romeoville decks built on support that lasts

A deck is only as level as the posts and footings under it, and those are the parts most people never look at. Posts buried straight in the ground, or set on concrete that sits too shallow, rot or heave until the deck tilts and the railings go loose. We replace them with posts on proper footings below the frost line, with hardware that keeps the wood off the concrete. From there we repair or replace joists, beams and boards, rebuild stairs and railings to code, and make sure the ledger is flashed and bolted to the house.

We cover Romeoville in Will County off I-55, Route 53, Weber Road and 135th Street. If your Romeoville yard holds water after a rain or the ground under the deck stays damp, the bottom of each post is where rot starts, and you can often find it with a screwdriver before you can see it. Replacing posts under a standing deck takes temporary shoring, so we support the beam while the old post comes out and the new footing cures. That keeps the deck and the house connection from shifting while the work is underway.

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What Romeoville deck repair and building covers

Footings dug below frost

New concrete footings go deep enough that freezing ground cannot lift them.

Post replacement

Rotted or heaved posts come out while the beam is shored, and new treated posts go in on standoff bases.

Beam and joist repair

Cracked beams and joists with soft spots get replaced or sistered with new treated lumber.

Releveling the deck

Once the supports are right, the frame comes back to level so the door and the railings line up again.

Ledger check and repair

We confirm the deck is bolted and flashed at the house, and correct it if it is not.

New decks

We build complete new decks in treated lumber or composite, from footings to railings.

How a Romeoville deck repair runs

We check every post and footing, probe the frame and write a free estimate that says which supports get replaced and why. When a post comes out and the footing below it is worse than it looked, we show you and price the extra work in writing before we pour anything. The village permit and inspections get scheduled into the plan, and we book the crew around the days we said. Before we leave, we put a level on the deck with you and check that the door and railings line up.

Every post and footing checked at the estimate
Beam shored while supports are replaced
Footings dug deep enough to resist heave
Standoff bases that keep posts off the concrete
Extra work priced and approved in writing
Level checked with you at the end

Deck & Porch Construction estimate in Romeoville

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

FAQ

Deck & Porch Construction in Romeoville: questions

How can I tell if my deck posts are failing?

Look for a deck that tilts or bounces, railings that have gone loose, or a gap opening at the house. Push a screwdriver into the bottom of each post, and if it sinks in, the wood is soft. Text a photo to (815) 585-1750 and we will give you a read on it.

Do I need a permit to replace deck posts in Romeoville?

Replacing structural supports usually needs a permit from the Village of Romeoville, and a new deck does. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections, including the footing inspection before concrete goes in.

Do you fix decks in towns next to Romeoville?

Yes. We also cover Lockport, Crest Hill and Lemont for deck repairs and new decks.

Can footings be poured in cold weather?

Footings need to go into ground that is not frozen, so late fall and winter work depends on conditions. We tell you at the estimate whether your timing works, and we put the dates in writing.

What is a standoff post base?

It is a metal base that holds the bottom of a post a little above the concrete, so the end grain does not sit in water. That keeps the post drier and helps it last.

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