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O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My wife and I finally made the right decision when selecting a contractor! We?ve had some bad experiences in the past but we couldn?t be happier that we decided to go with Orourke deck for our deck project. They made the whole process effortless for us and our new composite deck is beautiful! Thanks again guys!"
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Clarendon Hills TREX Transcend
Western Red Cedar
Response time12 hrs
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
NuAgain Deck and Fence Renewal, Inc.
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"NuAgain cleaned and sealed our patio block deck in late July, 2025. It was a 2 day process. We were informed in a timely manner of each step of the process. The workers were very professional and did an excellent job in a timely manner. I recommend this company for your patio, deck and fence maintenance needs."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Garcia's Repairs
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had rainwater coming in through a door and window frame. Dario and Juan knew right away that the problem was coming from where my deck meets the siding. They removed deck boards to discover a gap in the siding. Checked for water damage (thankfully no damage). Sealed the gap. I have not had any rainwater issues since. Price was totally reasonable. We discussed other future repairs/projects for my home and I look forward to working with them again."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A.R. Senal Builders Corp.
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We wanted our back porch shortened, updated with composite decking, and new railings. We also replaced our back and storm doors. Robert was responsive, knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with. As it was a smaller project, he was able to add his to his schedule within a week. Looks great!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate92%
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fermont, Inc.
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very polite, respectful and professional. Excellent workers. Always cleaned up and I was given a progress report each day and kept posted on their plans for the following day. I definitely would recommend them to family and friends. Very pleased. Great work done!!!"
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Overall I was pleased with the completed project (installation of wheelchair lift). Frank was professional and answered all my questions. I had obtained multiple estimates and Slip-Proof was comparable as well as economical in reference to many."
Removing tub for a new shower base
Tub to Shower conversion w heavy-duty grabbars
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Replaced standard tub w walk-in tub
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

Yes. Freestanding or floating decks are exactly what the name implies—structures with their own support beams. You can build a deck yourself and place it next to a house for the illusion of a connected deck without the hassle. Or you can construct it in a separate part of your yard for a dedicated outdoor entertainment space. For the purpose of removing a freestanding deck, the steps are the same as an attached deck, but you don’t have to cut the deck away from the home.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

Deck skirting shouldn’t touch the ground, especially if you have a wood deck, which is vulnerable to moisture. Ideally, you should leave at least 3/4 of an inch of space between the deck skirting and the ground for more ventilation. Pros also recommend that you incorporate about 1 square foot of space for ventilation for the underside of the deck to every 150 square feet of decking. Proper ventilation prevents mold growth and rot that can damage your deck.

Yes, deck footings typically require an inspection before laying down concrete. While not all local building codes require footing inspection, proper placement ensures a safe and structurally sound deck. An inspector will verify that the deck can adequately hold what you put on top of it., and that the footings have been dug to the correct dimensions.

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