Deck Contractors in West Dundee, IL

Working as deck contractors in West Dundee means switching approaches block by block. The village grew in distinct stages: a 19th-century core along the Fox River, mid-century subdivisions annexed in the 1950s and 1960s, and newer subdivisions built west of Spring Hill Mall. Each stage left a different kind of house, and each needs a different kind of deck.

The historic core

Most of the Dundee Township Historic District lies inside West Dundee. Listed on the National Register in 1975, it includes 65 buildings on both sides of the river, with Queen Anne, Italianate and Greek Revival houses from roughly 1870 to the 1920s. These homes often have tall foundations, irregular back walls and old framing behind the siding. A deck here should be modest in footprint and simple in detail: wood or wood-look railings, trim-colored skirting and stairs that land where the yard naturally wants a path. Where the house framing is questionable, we build freestanding so the deck does not depend on a 120-year-old rim board. We check with the village about any local review before design is final.

Mid-century subdivisions

The Highlands subdivision was created in the 1950s and annexed in 1956, followed by Royal Lane in 1960 and the Old World subdivision in 1966. Ranch and split-level homes from that era tend to sit close to grade, which suits low, wide decks that step straight out from a patio door. Many of these houses originally had a concrete stoop or small patio, and owners now want something larger.

• Ground-level decks under 30 inches can sometimes skip guardrails, though code and the permit still decide.
• Low decks need ventilation underneath so moisture does not rot joists close to the soil.
• Split-levels often call for a mid-height deck with a short stair, a good spot for a built-in bench.

Newer homes and townhomes

Census estimates put West Dundee's owner-occupancy rate at 51.5%, lower than most neighbors, which reflects a share of rentals and attached housing. If you own a townhome or a home in an association, the association may control deck size, color and railing style, and it may need to approve plans before the village permit. We provide drawings and material samples you can hand to the board.

Weather and the river valley

The Fox River runs along the village's eastern edge, and yards that slope toward it or toward low ground stay damp longer. At O'Hare, the closest long-term Chicago-area weather record, July dew points average in the low 60s and winters bring roughly 38 inches of snow. We tape joists, use hardware rated for treated lumber and dig footings below the frost depth the permit sets. On sloped lots, we may add extra footings rather than tall single posts.

Services for West Dundee homeowners

We build new composite and wood decks, rebuild failing ones, add pergolas and covered sections, replace railings and stairs, and clean and stain wood decks that are structurally sound. If your current deck is from the house's original era, a structural check is a good first step.

How to start

Call (847) 380-8109 or send photos of the back of your house and any existing deck. We will visit, measure, explain the options that suit your home's age and style, and give you a free written estimate.

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