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Avatar for O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Oakbrook Terrace, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The O'Rourke team was a joy to work with. Sean came out, met us, listened to what we wanted in a deck, and came back with a very competitive estimate. He was happy to make some revisions, and we hired him. His team took care of obtaining permits, removing the old deck, preparing the ground (including a weed barrier), and building the new deck. Sean was easy to communicate with and kept us updated as things went along. We realized we had made an error in what we requested, and he was able to pivot and give us a beautiful deck that we use often. Our deck is the envy of the neighborhood and we love it! Thanks O'Rourke!"
Riverside TREX Transcend
Clarendon Hills TREX Transcend
Western Red Cedar
Response time1 day
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Sal's Power Washing
4.5(
96
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Serving Oakbrook Terrace, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1982

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Sal and the team did a great job! Project was quickly quoted and quickly completed! My deck and pavers look great! I appreciated Sal's advise on stain type and color and future maintenance. Great communication and availability throughout the project. I highly recommend using Sal's services, they are very professional!"
cedar home
cedar home
STEE MILL SOOT
STEE MILL SOOT
MOLD/MOSS/MILDEW

+20

28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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M & M Roofing
4.7(
109
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Serving Oakbrook Terrace, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had our chimney tuck pointed and a roof put on the house. The old roof wasn’t torn down this it wasn’t in real bad shape and there was only one layer on. The work was all done in one day and everything was cleaned up when they left."
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Slip Proof Safety, Inc.
4.1(
104
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Serving Oakbrook Terrace, 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
 Before walk-in tub, removing original tub
Replaced standard tub w walk-in tub
 Before walk-in tub

+26

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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AKDK Services, LLC
5.0(
46
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Serving Oakbrook Terrace, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had them remove a large dying tree along with a dilapidated treehouse and playset (which was in another part of my yard). They did both for what I feel was a very fair price, and left both areas looking clear. They were responsive and communicative throughout the planning and project."
Power washing
floor treatment!
Waxing
Shiny waxed floor
Palos Heights

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate96%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

It is possible to build your own deck, but it’s typically better to leave the work to a decking professional. Decks can be exceptionally complicated, especially if you want a wrap-around or second-story deck, and you don’t want to risk making an expensive or dangerous mistake. It’s usually better to hire a decking pro who can pull permits and build a structurally sound deck that will last for decades and provide the maximum return on investment.

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 stairs should have at least three stringers rather than two. The recommended minimum width for stairs is 36 inches, and the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends at least three cut stringers to provide sufficient support on wood decking stairs of this width. Generally, stringers should be a maximum of 16 inches apart for wood decking and 12 inches apart for more flexible composite decking.

Unless you’re using a 2-in-1 formula or painting over an existing coat of paint, it pays to apply a coat of primer ahead of your new paint. Decks see a lot of footfall and exposure to extreme and sudden temperature changes and moisture levels. The primer promotes better paint adhesion, moisture repellency, and a smoother finish, which means you’ll often need fewer coats of paint. 

Composite decking is the best material for individuals living with disabilities who want to age in place. The material is anti-slip, which increases safety throughout the year. It’s also highly durable and requires minimal maintenance, so it doesn’t add another item to the individual’s to-do list. It’s also a good option for improving wheelchair accessibility at home, as it can easily manage a wheelchair ramp.

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