What do you want to build?
Pick a material or project to see the builders whose own website says they do it.
Wood decksCedar, pressure-treated pine or hardwood boards.147 builders say they do this
Composite decksBoards made from wood fiber and plastic, such as Trex and TimberTech.200 builders say they do this
PVC decksAll-plastic boards with no wood in them, such as Azek.65 builders say they do this
Pergolas and coversPergolas, roofs and covered decks for shade.180 builders say they do this
Screened and three-season porchesScreened and three-season porches built on a deck.84 builders say they do this
Find deck builders in your town
Chicago
58deck builders48 confirmed deck buildersAurora
40deck builders39 confirmed deck buildersNaperville
40deck builders39 confirmed deck buildersJoliet
34deck builders27 confirmed deck buildersRockford
17deck builders13 confirmed deck buildersElgin
40deck builders40 confirmed deck buildersPeoria
18deck builders15 confirmed deck buildersChampaign
7deck builders7 confirmed deck builders
Highest-rated deck builders in Illinois
Ranked by Google rating weighted by review count, among companies whose own website says they build decks. 4.5 stars or better and at least 25 reviews.
- Wood decks
- Composite decks
- PVC decks
- Composite decks
- PVC decks
- Screened and three-season porches
Every town with a deck builder page
No city page matches. See every city in Illinois.
How a company gets on this list
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Start from the public record
Every listing begins as a company's own Google Business record in Illinois.
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Keep the real ones
Open companies with at least one Google review stay. Duplicates are merged.
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Read their website
We read each company's own site for the materials and services it says it offers.
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Say when we do not know
If the website does not say, the listing says "call and ask". We never guess.
No company pays to be listed, and no company can pay to change its rating or its place in the ranked list. Paid spots exist, and every one is labeled Featured on the card.
Owners can claim a listing to correct details or add their own photos. A person checks every claim. How listings are compiled.
Before you hire a deck builder in Illinois
Pick the material first. Not every builder works with every material. 147 builders on this site say they build in wood and 200 say they build in composite. Choose the material, then call the builders whose own website confirms it. On every town page you can tap a material to narrow the list.
Plan on a permit. Illinois leaves deck permits to each city, village and county. Many towns ask for a drawing of the deck and a plat of survey, and several inspect the footing holes before concrete goes in. Rockford, Naperville and Elgin all set footings at 42 inches. See the rules for your city.
Make sure someone calls JULIE. JULIE names building a deck as a project that needs underground lines marked. State law puts the call on whoever digs the footings, at least 3 days ahead, not counting weekends and holidays. The call is free. If your builder digs, the builder calls. Ask.
Get it in writing. The Illinois Home Repair and Remodeling Act covers work on your home and names porches. On any job over $1,000, the company must give you a written contract to sign before work starts, with the total cost and materials listed, plus the state's consumer rights pamphlet.
Ask for proof of insurance. Illinois does not license general contractors at the state level, and towns set their own rules. Some require contractors to register. The state does require home repair companies to carry liability insurance unless they have a net worth of $1,000,000 or more. A certificate of insurance takes them a minute to send.
Don't pay it all up front. The Attorney General's advice is never to pay in cash or by Venmo or Zelle, and never to pay in full until the work is done. Be careful with anyone who knocks on your door with a deal.
Frequently asked questions
How are deck builders listed here?
Every listing starts from the company's public Google Business record. We keep companies that are open, have at least one Google review and build decks. Then we read each company's own website and mark which materials and services it says it offers. When the website does not say, the listing says so instead of guessing.
Do companies pay to be listed?
No. A basic listing is free and stays free. Companies can pay for a featured spot at the top of a town page, and every paid spot is labeled Featured on the card.
Do you check licenses or insurance?
No. We do not verify licenses, insurance or the quality of anyone's work. Ask for a certificate of insurance and check with your town's building department before you sign. Almost every Illinois town requires a permit for a new deck.
My company is listed and something is wrong. How do I fix it?
Use the Claim link on your listing, or email hello@deckbuildersillinois.com. We fix corrections and honor removal requests within the week.