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New Deck Construction in DuPage County and the NW Suburbs
Starting from bare grass? We handle the whole thing. Design, permit, footings, frame and finish, all with our own crew and a price you get in writing.
No obligation and no pressure. We walk the yard, talk through options, and give you a written price.
Quick answer
A new deck runs $30 to $45 per square foot in pressure-treated, $40 to $60 in cedar, and $55 to $80 in capped composite, installed. Most builds take 2 to 4 weeks once the permit clears. We pull the permit, build it with our own crew, and give you a written price before anyone starts. Get a free estimate.
What you get when we build your deck from scratch
Designed around your yard
We measure the grade, the door heights and the sight lines before we draw anything. You get a deck that fits the house instead of a rectangle dropped in the yard.
Our crew, start to finish
The people who quote your deck are the people who build it. Nothing gets handed to a subcontractor you never met, so there is one person accountable for the result.
Permit and paperwork handled
Every village around here wants a permit for a new deck. We pull it, submit the plans and meet the inspector, so you never have to sit at a village counter.
How a new deck actually comes together
It starts underground, not at the boards
Most decks that fail around here fail underneath. Illinois frost drives footings deep, and a shallow post is what makes a deck sag and pull away from the house a few winters later.
We dig to code depth for the village you live in, set the posts, and build the frame out of pressure-treated lumber no matter what surface you picked on top. The frame is the part you never see and the part that decides how long the deck lasts.
That structural approach is the same on a small ground-level deck and on a multi-level build.
Then you pick the surface you actually want
The frame is the same. The surface is where your budget goes to work.
- Composite costs more up front and asks almost nothing of you afterward. No staining, and a 25 to 50 year manufacturer warranty.
- Cedar or pressure-treated costs less to build and looks like real wood, because it is. Cedar wants a re-coat every few years.
We build both and we will tell you which one fits. If the budget is tight, a wood deck built right beats a composite deck built cheap every single time.
Stairs, railings and the parts people forget
Stair runs and railing choices move a quote more than homeowners expect. A deck four feet off the ground needs a code-compliant railing and a proper stair run with a landing.
That is not an upsell, it is the code. We show you the options at the estimate so the number does not move later. Railing systems come in aluminum, cable and composite, and they change the look of the deck more than the decking does.
How the build runs
Free on-site estimate
We come out, measure the space, and talk through size, material and budget. You get a written price before we leave or shortly after. No charge and no pressure.
Design and permit
We put together the plan your village needs and file it. Permit timelines vary by town, and that wait is usually the longest part of the whole project.
Footings and frame
We dig to code depth, set the posts and build the pressure-treated frame. This is the stage that gets inspected, and the stage that decides how long your deck lasts.
Decking, railings and walkthrough
Boards go down by hand, railings go up, and we clean the site down to the last screw. Then we walk the finished deck with you before we call it done.
New Deck Construction across DuPage County and the northwest suburbs
We're based in Roselle and build in these towns every week.
Related deck services
Composite & Trex Decks
Trex, TimberTech, Azek, Fiberon and Deckorators. The low-upkeep surface for a new build.
Learn moreCedar & Wood Decks
Natural cedar and pressure-treated decks. The most affordable way to get a real deck built.
Learn moreMulti-Level & Custom Decks
Walkouts, wraparounds and multi-level builds for yards that are not a simple rectangle.
Learn moreDecks we have rebuilt
Drag the handle to see what these looked like before we started. Same crew, same standard, whichever service you need.
A tired stained-wood deck torn out and rebuilt in warm composite with black aluminum railings and angled corners.
Hoffman Estates, IL. A weathered raised deck rebuilt with composite decking and modern black railings.
Questions about building a new deck
How much does a new deck cost?
Most new decks we build in this area land between $8,000 and $40,000 installed. Material is the biggest lever, then size, then height off the ground. A ground-level pressure-treated deck sits at the low end. A large elevated composite deck with stairs and aluminum railings sits at the high end. That is a typical range and not a quote. Our 2026 deck cost guide breaks it down by material and size.
How long does it take to build a new deck?
Two to four weeks of build time for most decks, once the permit is issued. The permit is usually the longer wait and it depends entirely on your village. We give you a real start window at the estimate instead of a vague promise.
Do I need a permit for a new deck?
Yes. Every village in DuPage County and northwest Cook requires a permit for new deck construction. We pull it and handle the submittal and inspections as part of the job. See our deck permit guide for how each town handles it.
How deep do the footings have to go?
Deep enough to sit below the frost line, which is why footing depth is set by your village code and not by preference. Illinois freeze and thaw cycles will lift a shallow post and pull a deck away from the house. We dig to the depth your town requires and the inspector signs off on it.
Can you build a deck around an existing patio or pool?
Usually yes. We build around patios, above-ground pools, hot tubs, walkouts and awkward grade changes all the time. Bring it up at the estimate so we can look at the space and tell you honestly what will and will not work.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We are licensed, bonded and fully insured, and we carry that for every job. Illinois does not issue a state-level deck builder license, so village registration and proof of insurance are what actually matter. We provide both.
Ready to start your deck?
Free on-site estimate. We walk the yard, talk through materials and budget, and give you a written price. No pressure and no charge.