Deck & Porch Construction in Willowbrook, IL

Deck building and ledger repair in Willowbrook

We build decks in treated lumber or composite and repair the ones already in place, from boards and joists to stairs, posts and railings. Most deck failures start where the deck meets the house, so that is where we start too. The siding comes off at the ledger, flashing goes in behind and over it, and structural bolts go into the house framing. An existing ledger that is nailed on, rotted or missing flashing gets fixed before we touch anything else, and you see that work spelled out in the written estimate.

Willowbrook is on our route off I-55 and Route 83, along Plainfield Road and 63rd Street in DuPage County. If the back of your house has brick or stone veneer where the deck would go, a ledger cannot be bolted through it safely, so we build the deck freestanding with its own beam and posts along the house. If it has siding, we check the rim joist behind it for rot before the new ledger goes on. Either way, the plan shows how the deck connects to the house, or stands on its own, before you sign off.

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What goes into a Willowbrook deck

Siding off at the ledger

We remove the siding where the ledger mounts, so it bolts to the house framing and not to the siding.

Flashing behind and over

Flashing goes behind the ledger and over its top, lapped under the siding so water runs out, not in.

Rim joist check

We inspect the house rim joist for rot and repair it before the ledger goes back on.

Freestanding option

Where the wall is brick or stone veneer, the deck gets its own beam and posts beside the house.

Frame, boards and stairs

Joists, decking, stairs and landings are built in treated or composite, sized for the span.

Railings to code

Guards and handrails meet current code, with posts bolted through the frame.

How a Willowbrook deck job runs

On a free visit, we measure the yard, look at the wall where the deck meets the house, and check any old ledger. Your written scope says how the deck attaches or stands on its own, plus the size, materials and stair plan, with the price. We pull the permit, schedule the footing and final inspections, and set build days we keep. If the rim joist behind the siding is worse than expected, we show you, price the repair in writing and wait for your okay, and at the end we walk the deck with you.

The house connection checked first
Ledger flashed, lapped and bolted
Freestanding framing where the wall needs it
Permit and inspections handled by us
Hidden rot priced before it is fixed
A walkthrough of the finished deck

Deck & Porch Construction estimate in Willowbrook

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

FAQ

Deck & Porch Construction in Willowbrook: questions

Do you build decks near Willowbrook?

Yes. Darien, Burr Ridge, Westmont and Hinsdale are on the same route, and we build there the same way.

Does Willowbrook require a deck permit?

Expect one for a new deck, and for structural repairs like a new ledger or new posts. We draw the plan, pull the permit with the village and meet the inspector for each required inspection.

My deck is pulling away from the house. Can it be fixed?

Often, yes. We check the ledger, the bolts and the rim joist behind it, and if the frame is sound, we rework the connection. If the frame has rotted along with it, we price the rebuild in writing.

When can the deck go in?

Footings need unfrozen ground, so most builds run spring through fall. Once the permit is approved and materials arrive, we set the dates in writing and keep them.

Do you do staining or sealing?

Yes, through our painting service. A new treated deck needs time to dry before it takes stain, so we schedule that later. Call or text (815) 585-1750 to set it up.

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