Deck Building in Mt Prospect, IL

We're a family-owned deck builder with over 20 years working on homes in Mt Prospect, IL. That means we've seen what works long-term and what fails after two winters. We don't subcontract the structural work, so the same crew that sets your footings installs your railings.

Homeowners come to us for deck additions that add real square footage to their outdoor living space, and they come back when they want a full deck remodel years later. We give you straight answers on materials, timeline, and cost before any work starts — not after.

Illinois weather puts decks through a real beating. Mt Prospect, IL gets hard freezes in winter, wet springs, and humid summers, and that cycle of freeze-thaw is rough on wood that isn't properly sealed or on composite boards that weren't installed with the right expansion gaps. We've built enough decks in the Chicago area to know which fasteners, flashing details, and material specs actually survive here. If you're comparing wood decking to composite decking, we'll walk you through what each one looks like after five years in this climate so you can pick with confidence.

Wood Decking vs Composite Decking: Which One Fits Your Home?

Wood decking costs less upfront and has a natural look a lot of homeowners prefer. Pressure-treated lumber and cedar both perform well in Mt Prospect, IL when they're installed and maintained correctly. The tradeoff is that wood needs sealing every couple of years or it starts to gray, crack, and splinter.

Composite decking costs more to install but needs almost no maintenance beyond an occasional rinse. Brands like Trex and Fiberon hold their color and won't rot or splinter. For families with kids or anyone who wants a low-maintenance outdoor space, composite is usually the smarter long-term buy. We work with both materials and can show you samples before you decide.

Deck Additions That Expand Your Outdoor Space

A deck addition is one of the most practical ways to add usable space to your home without building up or out with a full room addition. Whether you're adding a deck off the back door for the first time or extending an existing platform to fit a dining table and a grill, we size and frame it to match your house's structure. Every addition we build in Mt Prospect, IL is permitted and inspected, so there are no surprises when you go to sell.

Deck Remodel: When Your Existing Deck Needs More Than Paint

A lot of homeowners in Mt Prospect, IL have older decks that look rough but have solid bones. If the ledger and posts are still sound, a deck remodel can replace the surface boards, railings, and stairs without tearing out the whole structure. That brings the cost down and still gives you a deck that looks and feels brand new.

We assess the existing framing first and tell you honestly whether a remodel makes sense or whether starting fresh will save you money over the next ten years.