Legacy Deck Company Deck Builder · Chicago, IL
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A local deck builder serving homeowners across Chicago, IL.

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Our Story

How we approach every deck project

We build, repair, and refinish decks for homeowners around Chicago, most of us came up through framing and general carpentry before deck work became the main focus. You're probably here because something on your current deck is failing, or you're finally ready to use that backyard space the way you pictured it.

If a deck's failing, it's almost always the ledger board, the railing posts, or the footings, pulled loose, wobbling, or heaved by frost. We bolt and flash the ledger properly, run railing posts through with structural screws instead of toe-nails, and set footings below the 42-inch frost line so the deck doesn't shift every spring.

10+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Completed
12
Cities Served
Why Choose Us

What you get when you hire us

None of this is complicated. It is mostly just doing what we said we would do.

Licensed & Insured

We're licensed to pull deck permits in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, and we carry liability insurance on every job. Ask for a certificate before we start and we'll send one over.

Permit Handling

Most municipalities around Chicago require a permit and a footing inspection before the deck boards go down. We deal with the village or city office directly so the inspection happens on schedule instead of holding up the project.

Site Cleanup

Deck framing leaves behind cut-offs, sawdust, and dropped fasteners. We sweep the yard with a magnetic roller at the end of each day so nobody steps on a screw barefoot.

Written Quotes

Our quotes list the decking brand, the fastener type, and the footing count, not just a lump sum. That way you know exactly what you're paying for before we cut a single board.

Our Own Crew

We don't hand your project off to a rotating cast of subcontractors. The same crew that sets the posts comes back to install the railings and run the stain.

Local Know-How

Frost depth, setback rules, and permit requirements shift from one Chicago suburb to the next. We've built decks under enough of these codes to know what each inspector is going to look for.

Common Questions

Things people ask us

Questions about who you'd actually be hiring.

How long has deck building been the main focus?
Deck installation, repair, and refinishing is the primary trade here, rather than general remodeling with decks as a side offering. Focusing specifically on decks means staying current on footing depth, ledger flashing, and material changes across pressure-treated, cedar, and composite.
Is an in-house crew used, or subcontractors?
An in-house crew typically handles framing, decking, and railings on most deck projects. Keeping the same crew on a job from the first footing to the final coat of stain keeps accountability in one place.
Can past deck projects be seen before hiring?
Photos of past deck installations and repairs, including different materials and railing styles, are usually available to review on request. Seeing a similar completed project helps before committing to a design.
Why hire a dedicated deck builder instead of a general contractor?
A dedicated deck builder deals with footing depth, ledger flashing, and decking material quirks every week instead of occasionally between kitchens and bathrooms. Deck failures, a rotted ledger or a heaved footing, usually come down to a detail a generalist crew might miss.
Where is the company based?
Legacy Deck Company is based in Chicago, IL, and works throughout the city and surrounding suburbs within about a 50-mile radius. Being local means knowing which municipalities require engineered drawings and which have stricter setback rules.
How far out is scheduling for new deck projects?
Availability shifts with the season, with spring tending to book up fastest since everyone wants a deck ready for summer. Smaller repair jobs can often be worked in sooner than a full new build.
Is the yard cleaned up after the job is done?
Old decking, cut-off lumber, and packaging are hauled away, and a magnetic sweep for stray screws and nails is standard before a job is considered finished. The yard should look better than a construction zone at the end.
What if something on the property gets damaged during the work?
General liability insurance should cover accidental property damage during a deck project. Certificates of insurance can be provided before work starts for anyone who wants that on file.
Will an unfinished or abandoned deck project from another contractor be taken on?
Existing framing is typically assessed before deciding whether to build on it or start over. Sometimes the footings or framing underneath are sound enough to continue from, other times it's safer and cheaper long-term to pull it out and start fresh.
How can a homeowner tell if a deck was built properly?
Check that the ledger board is bolted to the house rim joist, not just nailed, with visible flashing above it to keep water out. Footings should sit below the local frost line, around 42 inches in the Chicago area, and railing posts shouldn't wobble when pushed on.

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