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Avatar for O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
5.0(
69
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Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Sean and his team to all of my neighbors! He is very talented at building decks, they do wash and stains too. Very knowledgeable and he was looking out for our best interests. Great communication and answered all of our questions thoroughly. Love our new deck!"
Riverside TREX Transcend
Clarendon Hills TREX Transcend
Western Red Cedar
Response time12 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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The Deck Guyz
5.0(
54
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Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"So at the beginning I was skeptical… no big fancy website, shrewd sales department, customer service representatives or middle-people… just a(The) Deck Guy(z)… a what you see is what you get-type operation, a real old-fashioned, word-of-mouth, independent small business. So I went with my gut (and my dog’s gut!) and I’m glad we did. It turns out it was great to work with someone who had real personal investment in the integrity of their craft, rather than just any random contractor assigned to the job by some bigger outfit collecting a paycheck. Allen replied immediately to my inquiry here on Angi, and shot me a ballpark estimate over the phone based on dimensions and materials, just to be sure we weren’t wasting each other’s time, and then he came out probably the very next day for a consult, might have even been a Sunday. I got another visit a couple days later with a written agreement/contract with prices and dates. Work began and finished on schedule, and on budget, including a few modifications and improvisations along the way. I was a little nervous when I asked them to extend a pathway, which involved a considerable amount of extra heavy duty concrete demo, and subsequent tweaks in design. But they rolled with it and made it happen on the fly, and I couldn’t be happier with the result. (Why on earth doesn’t Angi allow pics in the review?!) Al and PJ were a pleasure to see and interact with each day I was at home during the project. But on my work days I trusted them implicitly with access to my home/garage/yard as necessary, and they were beyond respectful of my property and pets… my dog and 2 cats enjoyed supervising the work and occasionally lending a helping “paw”. We’re actually going to miss having them around and just might have to find another excuse, I mean project! to hire them again in the future."
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+51

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Perfect Work Remodeling & Repairs
Perfect Work Remodeling & Repairs
5.0(
25
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Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Doing the job right is the foundation to “Perfect Work”! We are Pros, Perfect is in our name.. We are highly experienced house surgeons. We are the ones to call when your previous contractor leaves you with work that is not done right. We can make it right! Also we can do very complicated and difficult repairs that most pros can’t do. \n\nDecades of home construction, repair, remodeling and renovation experience make us highly qualified for your all your projects.\n\nOptions with Rot.. we can save you Thousands!! \nDoor Repairs and Install\nSlab Doors Install\nExterior Trim and wood rot\nUpdates and Repair (Including Decks),\nRemodeling,\nCustom Carpentry and Interior Trim,\nInterior and Exterior Door Replacement and Repair, jamb repair, rot repair\nMaintenance,\nInspections,\nTroubleshoot,\nBathroom,\nExhaust Fans, \nKitchen,\nSmart home integration\nRing\nAlexa\nVinyl Plank Flooring\nGarage, Pantry and Closet Shelving\n\n\n

Deck Rot Goes Through Home
Deck Restored and completed with every detail done with best practice and exceeding building codes.
The white piece along the deck is a 2nd flashing.   With cedar siding, wicking can be a problem.
Deck Rot Goes Through Home
Deck Rot Goes Through Home

+52

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
Brassil Construction, LLC
4.6(
10
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Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I recently had Brassil Construction tear down my old deck and build a new one from scratch. I honestly canâ t say enough good things about this company. Mike and his team were a pleasure to deal with during the whole process. They showed up on time every morning and were very neat. Itâ s nice to know thereâ s still a contractor out there with integrity. I found Mike on Angieâ s List and reached out to him based on his reviews. Mike came out promptly and assessed the situation, explained in detail what needed to be done, and provided a competitive quote. One of Mikeâ s attributes, is his line communication. Unlike many contractors I have dealt with, Mike will always respond to your text or voice mail. Thereâ s nothing more frustrating than trying to reach a contractor whose voicemail is full and wonâ t respond to texts. Mike was always quick to respond to all of my inquiries. During the installation my wife and I had a few change of plans from our original thought process. Mike was very accommodative in making the changes we requested and also made sure that we were happy once he completed those changes. The greatest compliment to Mike and his team came from another contractor who was interested who bid for the job as well. After the deck was completed he stopped by to view and critique the finished product. After inspecting the deck for about 10 minutes he said, â Iâ ve got nothing bad to say. These guys did a great jobâ . Iâ m now going to have Brassil Construction renovate other parts of my home."
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale
4.8(
342
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Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"I was given a quick appointment for the following workday. That morning, I was notified that the handyman was enroute. He showed up in the middle of the time window promised and quickly sized up the situation. He quoted what I considered a fair price and got right to work. He climbed up the ladder, carefully re-positioned the gutter, and refastened it with screws until it was solidly back in correct position. I was relieved because high winds in the following days would have sheared the gutter completely off the building. All in all, the entire process was quick and smooth. No complaints."
Siding repair
Light replacement commercial
Deck rotten wood replacement
Gate repair
Gutters cleaned

+1135

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for DAL Builders
DAL Builders
4.8(
244
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Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I asked DAL to do some repairs on our back deck, but after a conversation, he thought we wouldn't be given a permit and instead suggested that we may need a replacement. I sent Tim some pictures to take a look at our deck, and he gave us some great tips (without charge) on what we could do ourselves to make some quick repairs until we're ready to install a new deck. He was great all around. When we're ready, I look forward to hiring DAL to build our new back deck."
Kitchen project
Remodeling - General Project
Porch project
Remodeling - General Project
Kitchen project

+47

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gerlyn Services, LLC
5.0(
26
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Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a complicated deck replacement job and Angel handled each issue patiently, professionally and cooperatively. He managed to make it a smooth process from start to finish! His team were the hardest workers we've seen and so polite and considerate. Definitely would use this company again!"
Stain
Composite deck
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
J T General Contracting
4.5(
614
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Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We decided to remove the old deck in our back yard and build a new larger one with a pergola. Jim did a great job from start to end. Before starting, he helped us deciding the material by providing quotes using cedar and composite. We decided to use cedar for both deck and pergola, and we love how it came out. Jim was very responsive during the design phase. So, we could finalize the design and start construction. At that point we had a tight schedule because of guests visiting during summer. Jim and his team worked hard and managed to be within schedule. The work was done very carefully, with great attention to details and we are very pleased by the outcome."
North side
Deck with sealer
No sealer
Profile
Front view before sealer applied

+35

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. (Chicago)
4.6(
648
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Serving Downers Grove, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We just secured Midtown as our decking provider! So impressed with Midtown and the people of this great company. Firstly, I was most impressed at the Tinley Park Show with Luke. He was easy to talk to and honestly, was my favorite contact at the show. He was sharing about Midtown, what they do and about PVC decking that I was not familiar with. I set up an appointment to have Midtown come to our home. Today, met with Peter and Leah and just excellence in hearing about Midtown and owners beliefs, the product, the process and answered all our questions and provided great solutions. We just enjoyed our time chatting with them. Most of all, we are excited about having Midtown create a beautiful deck for us! They are going to tear down our existing deck that is falling apart and replace it with PVC decking. Surprised at the amazing quality decking, excellent workmanship and how it will look! Midtown cares about creating a relationship with their customers and just a gem!"
Deck Install
Siding Install
Roofing Install
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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FAQs for deck or porch projects in Downers Grove, IL

To maximize your budget, compare quotes of several builders that fit within your specifications. Don’t be afraid to draw a wider geographic circle if the contractor is willing to travel without charging more. But affordability only matters if you get a quality deck out of it.

Cutting corners or simply finding the cheapest pro could result in significant problems. The materials used may be cheap and rot quickly. The support the surface provides might be unstable and dangerous. Always consider the long-term costs and benefits of quality work. Paying less upfront may actually be more expensive if you consider the cost of repairs.

Deciding on which materials you should use depends entirely on the type of deck you’re looking for. Composite works well for a simple surface exposed to harsh elements, while concrete is the standard choice for many patios. Your decking material options can range from wood to aluminum. Learn about the pros and cons of these materials to make the right decision.

You can build a deck during any season, which is why choosing the right time for this project depends on your preferences:

  • Spring: get your deck ready in time for landscaping and to enjoy it throughout the warmer seasons.

  • Summer: use spring for the planning process, then get the project ready before it gets cold out.

  • Fall: Limit turf or landscape damage by building once most plants begin to recede.

  • Winter: make the excavation process easier, thanks to cold and firm ground.

Many deck builders prefer winter, which is also the season with the shortest waiting queues. Still, other seasons are far from impossible for this type of project.

Expect a thorough examination of the space, and the development of a project schedule. Delivery of materials might already have occurred or could be planned at this point.

Additional research about working with deck builders can help you understand what to expect from experts, and what they expect from you.

Make sure the site of the deck or patio is clear of any landscaping and debris. The contractor will also call a utilities locator service to mark power, water, cable, and other services around the area where they will be digging. The cleaner the area your builder has to work with, the more quickly they can get started. Make sure they have space to park any construction vehicles. Find a dry space for materials that might need storage during the install. Finally, ensure clear access to the site through your house or property.

When it comes to the DIY vs. hire a pro decision for your deck, the answer tends to be clear. Only take it on yourself if you have significant expertise and experience. Without either, you risk building a faulty exterior space, leading to injury risks. Projects built without necessary expertise also break more quickly, making them more expensive in the long run.

If you do want to take on decking as a DIY project, be sure to do your research. Learn about installing the posts and footing for your framing. Understand how to lay decking boards and build the railings and stairs you need for access and security.

The Downers Grove, IL homeowners’ guide to decks or porches

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.