Exterior & Decksin Aurora, IL

Most decks in Aurora run between $8,000 and $30,000, depending on size, height, and material. A modest pressure-treated deck sits at the low end, while a large composite deck with custom railings, stairs, and a pergola lands at the top. We provide a free, itemized estimate so you know exactly what's driving the price.

Cedar costs less up front and has a warm, natural look, but it needs staining or sealing every couple of years to hold up. Composite like Trex or TimberTech costs more initially but won't splinter, rot, or fade, and it shrugs off Midwest winters with almost no maintenance. We'll walk you through both during the estimate so you can weigh budget against long-term upkeep.

Yes — the City of Aurora and surrounding municipalities require a permit for nearly any attached or freestanding deck, and they inspect the footings and framing. We pull the required Aurora, Kane County, or Kendall County permits and schedule every inspection as part of the project, so you never have to deal with the city yourself.

Most decks take one to two weeks from footing pour to final walkthrough. A simple ground-level deck can go up in a few days, while a large elevated deck with stairs, railings, and a pergola runs closer to two or three weeks. Permit approval and a footing inspection can add a few days on the front end, and your written estimate includes a realistic timeline.

Yes — we build for our climate. Footings are poured below the frost line so freeze-thaw cycles can't heave the structure, fasteners and hardware are hot-dipped galvanized or stainless, and decks are pitched to shed water and snowmelt. Composite and properly sealed cedar both stand up to Fox Valley winters for decades when built this way.

Often, yes. If the footings and framing are sound, we can replace worn decking boards, rebuild railings and stairs, and re-seal the surface for a fraction of the cost of a full rebuild. We'll inspect the structure during the estimate and tell you honestly whether a repair is safe or whether replacement is the smarter long-term call.