Deck Builders in Evanston, IL

40 deck builders serve Evanston: 4 are based in Evanston and 36 more are within 16 miles. 39 of them say on their own website that they build decks. The highest rated with at least 25 reviews is Midtown Home Improvements, at 4.6 stars from 568 Google reviews as of October 17, 2026.

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Within 16 miles of Evanston. Distances are straight-line from the center of town.

Deck builders working in Evanston start with a short checklist. The city's Deck/Porch Checklist for one- and two-family homes lists a building permit application as the first required submittal, and city code requires anyone who builds or alters a structure to apply to the building official and get the required permit first. The page has 40 deck builders for a city of about 76,340 residents.

The rest of the checklist is specific. A foundation plan drawn to scale must show pier locations, size and depth. A framing plan of the deck, stairs and guardrails must also be drawn to scale. The application needs a current plat of survey showing the proposed deck, uploaded with it, and a signed contract showing the construction cost. A tree preservation plan or drawing is part of the submittal too. Evanston's published list of permit-exempt work does not name decks. It exempts detached accessory structures of 120 sq ft or less, such as sheds, gazebos and playhouses.

Evanston has a few of its own deck builders. Kowal Deck Builder & Porch builds new decks and porches, including back porches, screened in porches and enclosed porches, and it repairs and refurbishes old or damaged decks. It is rated 5.0 from 29 reviews. Best 1 Built Inc is a construction company that handles complete residential remodeling and also builds custom decks, and it is rated 5.0 from 22 reviews. PNR Deck Builders & Pergola builds porches and decks and handles porch repairs, with a rating of 5.0 from 2 reviews. Knights Fencing And Decks is rated 4.1 from 23 reviews.

Most of the page reaches Evanston from farther away. Chicago is the place builders name most often, followed by Arlington Heights, Northbrook, Glenview, Park Ridge and Wilmette. Deck Doc Inc. and FB Construction, Inc. both work from Northbrook. HX Home Solutions, an exterior remodeler in Wheeling, dates to 1950. Royal Deck and K7W Home Service Inc. both build in Arlington Heights. Diamond Decking works across Glenview, Wilmette, Northbrook and the North Shore.

Chicago's porch and rooftop trade is part of this page too. 1-773-PORCHES has replaced over 750 porches and decks, and Framar Porches builds multi-story porches. Mr. Porch, Inc has built multi-level porches and decks since 2008. The Chicago Roof Deck builds roof decks and Premium Rooftop Deck designs and installs rooftop decks, both rated 5.0 from 49 and 45 reviews. Since 1982, Unique Deck Builders has worked on outdoor living spaces in Chicago and along the North Shore.

Materials range from cedar to composite. Unique Deck Builders works in Deckorators, TimberTech, Azek, Trex, cedar, ipe and pau lope, with aluminum and cable railings. FB Construction, Inc. builds new decks in wood, composite or PVC, with custom railings, stairs and pergolas. Royal Deck works with wood-plastic, PVC and mineral-based composites. Diamond Decking uses Trex and TimberTech boards in dozens of colors. Deck Doc Staining and Sealing mostly stains, seals and restores wood decks, including ipe.

A few review histories are large. Midtown Home Improvements is rated 4.6 from 568 reviews and 1-773-PORCHES 4.8 from 228. HX Home Solutions is rated 4.9 from 187, Royal Deck 5.0 from 117 and Framar Porches 4.9 from 97. Skokie, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Niles and Glenview each have their own page for homeowners close to those towns.

Questions about hiring a deck builder in Evanston

What does Evanston ask for with a deck permit?

The Deck/Porch Checklist starts with a building permit application. It then asks for a foundation plan with pier locations, size and depth, a framing plan of the deck, stairs and guardrails, a current plat of survey, a signed contract showing the construction cost, and a tree preservation plan or drawing.

Does a small deck in Evanston need a permit?

Evanston's published list of permit-exempt work does not name decks. It exempts detached accessory structures of 120 sq ft or less, such as sheds, gazebos and playhouses. City code also requires anyone who builds or alters a structure to get the required permit first, so ask the building office before you start.

Which deck builders are based in Evanston?

Kowal Deck Builder & Porch, Best 1 Built Inc, PNR Deck Builders & Pergola and Knights Fencing And Decks are based in Evanston. Kowal builds decks and screened or enclosed porches. Best 1 Built Inc is a remodeler that also builds custom decks.

Who builds screened or enclosed porches in Evanston?

Kowal Deck Builder & Porch builds back porches, screened in porches and enclosed porches. PNR Deck Builders & Pergola builds porches from entertaining decks to sheltering porches. Royal Deck builds covered porches, screened rooms and three-season rooms with its composite decks.

Who does deck staining and restoration near Evanston?

Deck Doc Inc. in Northbrook mostly stains, seals and restores decks and also does structural repairs. Deck Doc Staining and Sealing in Chicago does the same kind of work across the city and its north suburbs. K7W Home Service Inc. builds new decks and repairs existing ones.

Which nearby towns have their own deck builder page?

Skokie, Wilmette, Morton Grove, Niles and Glenview each have their own page. Wood Dale, Northfield and Bensenville also share the Evanston page.

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