Decks & Exterior
Deck Repair, Rebuilds, Stairs & Railings in Palatine, IL
Deck repairs, stairs and railings, and full rebuilds. Permits and inspections handled when required. Palatine and the NW suburbs — from Arlington Heights to Schaumburg, Elgin and Vernon Hills.
Free on-site estimate and a written scope before work starts. Materials are typically separate and quoted based on your selections.
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Free estimate. No pressure.
A deck is structural work, so we price it on safety and responsibility rather than square footage. Posts, footings, ledger connections and railing anchors are the parts that matter and the parts nobody photographs.
At the estimate we'll show you which of what you're looking at is structural and which is cosmetic — those are very different numbers, and a lot of decks only need one of them.
Rot is the usual surprise. If we open something up and find it, you see a photo before we touch anything.
Proudly serving Palatine and the NW suburbs: Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, Barrington, Des Plaines, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Rolling Meadows, Elgin and Vernon Hills.
Decks & Exterior — How Pricing Works
Deck work is structural work. We price based on safety, responsibility, and code-compliant construction.
What’s included (labor)
- Demolition + haul-away (if included in scope)
- Footings/posts/framing (new or repair)
- Decking installation + picture frame/details (as quoted)
- Stairs and railings (as quoted)
- Hardware, anchors, structural connectors
- Clean-up + walkthrough
What typically affects the final price
- Deck size, height, and access
- Framing condition and required repairs
- Stairs count, landings, railing style
- Composite vs treated lumber (labor complexity)
- Permit/inspection requirements
- Rot damage discovered during demo
Materials are not included by default (decking, rail systems, hardware varies).
If permits or inspections are required, we coordinate the process and align scope to local requirements.
Every deck is different, so we don’t quote from a list. We come out for a free on-site visit, then send a written scope line by line — labor, what you buy yourself, and the schedule — with one firm number.
Recent Deck & Exterior Projects
Real projects. Real photos. See all recent work →
Framing + new decking boards
Safe posts + clean finish
New building + prep
Deck & Exterior Services
Repairs and builds with a focus on structure, safety, and long-term durability.
- Deck repairs and rebuilds
- Stairs, railings, posts
- Deck board replacement
- Exterior trim repairs
- Door and threshold repairs
- Small exterior carpentry
Good to know
- Safety first — railings and stairs built to last.
- Clear scope — we show what’s structural vs cosmetic.
- Clean jobsite — exterior work still needs clean finishing.
FAQ
Do you do small repairs?
Yes. Repairs are evaluated case-by-case based on access and safety. We’ll propose a clear scope and solution.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. After a walkthrough we provide a clear scope and proposal.
Repair or replace?
Depends on the frame, not on how the boards look. If the posts, footings and framing are sound, new decking on top of them is a fraction of a rebuild. If they aren't, we'll tell you — replacing boards over bad framing is the most expensive way to postpone a rebuild.
Do you pull permits?
When they're required, yes — we coordinate permits and inspections and keep the scope aligned with local requirements. Requirements differ village to village here.
When should I call about a deck?
February or March. Deck season in the NW suburbs runs March to June and it fills up from the front.
What our customers actually wrote
He was quick to respond to our request to replace the deck, installing light fixture, painting, repairing door frames etc. His charge is also very reasonable.
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HandyHawks was able to start the job within the week. They worked quickly but showed care with all the details.
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Our Deck Process
- Free on-site estimate — confirm scope and safety issues
- Plan — materials, details, permit needs
- Build/repair — structural work first, finish after
- Clean-up — haul-away and tidy site
- Final walkthrough — review together
What to send us (optional)
- Photos of the deck
- Approx size and height
- What’s failing (rails, boards, posts)
- Your timeline
Usually booked together
Doing two of these at once saves a mobilization and keeps the finish consistent across the rooms. Say so at the estimate and we'll price them as one job.
Ready to Fix or Build Your Deck?
Get a free estimate for deck and exterior work in Palatine, IL or nearby suburbs.
We reply within 1 business day. Clear scope. No pressure.