DM Outdoor Living Spaces

John and I could not have been happier with the entire process from beginning to end! Dino is very attentive and hands-on. He was quick to respond to every call we had. Sadly, John passed away a week after the deck was completed but one of the last things he told me was to make sure to take advantage of our new outdoor paradise as much as I could…for the both of us.

Dino and his team did an excellent job. We gave him some inspiration pictures and some info on what we were looking for and he took that and created a great space in our back yard. Would recommend.

I can’t say enough positive things about DM Outdoor Living Spaces. I have been a long time customer for over 17 years because the quality of service is exceptional and the crew is very diligent about cleaning up after themselves. Dino is always there to answer my questions and give me options about replacement or repair and as a woman I appreciate that. For this project the point - man was Danny he repaired a low spot by the hose in my pavers and did a seamless job the crew does wonders to restore the patio and bring it back to shining new. Outdoor kitchen is next on the list. The team is hard working, very clean and you will LOVE your space! I am happy to refer DM Outside Living Spaces to all my friends.

Dino's crew did a great job on my deck! I'm very satisfied with the quality and beauty of my new deck.

D & M was a valued partner in our deck project from conceptual design, building material performance, best practices build procedures, as well as final accessories. D & M team was punctual, helped overcome build challenges, and completed job with site cleanup. I would recommend Dino’s team professional support for your outdoor project.

It went Very well. Dino handled his crew well and with expertise and had very detailed estimates and was always willing to answer any questions. I highly recommend this company.

DM very professional. New Timberline composite deck with lookout joist and Azek Dry Space above demolished concrete patio and replaced with Unilock pavers. Also installed two French doors and a retaining wall to keep water from coming down the hill, across the deck, as it has for years. Dry now. Added a border that was not on the quote to blend in the new posts and did not charge for that. Very reasonable and knew what they were doing.

So happy with the team at D&M Outdoor Living Spaces. They had recently replaced my outdoor porch and stairs and noticed my pavers were in dire need of repair. They did a fantastic job from start to finish.

Overall great experience. Dino and his team did an awesome job. We will definitely be reaching out for any future projects.

Dino and his team were very easy to work with. They replaced our wood porch and stairs with TimberTech material. Dino was always responsive and professional and we are very happy with the outcome. Excellent quality work.

We have always wanted a front porch (small deck) to be able to enjoy the weather, have our morning coffee and chat with the neighbors. Dino and his professional crew fulfilled that wish. The work was completed on time, and looks great. I highly recommend D&M Outdoor Living Spaces!

We recently hired Dino and his crew to replace two decks and handrails in the front with TimberTech composite. Dino and his crew are like a family. They all worked together well and seemed to really enjoy what they were doing. Long days for them and several times I was telling them to “go home”, lol. They were great to work with and were always professional and listened to any concerns we had. If something wasn’t quite right they would fix it. We’ve had workers here many times, but these guys were the neatest in regards to cleaning up debris and garbage. The finished product is beautiful and we are very happy with the project. Thank you Dino and the guys, nice job!!!!

Dino and his team were great to work with. They listened to our design ideas and made our vision come to life. Dino came by frequently to show us different material samples and answered all our questions up front. The workmanship on our deck is commendable and his team finished the job in just over two weeks, giving us plenty of time to enjoy the deck throughout the summer. His prices were fair and the most reasonable of any other companies we quoted. Great value for the work that was done!

Excellent work. No complaints.

Dino and his team are incredibly skilled! They created an incredible patio and fire pit for us which transformed our outdoor entertaining space. Dino was timely in his responses to my questions and concerns, and was also very transparent on timelines and updates on the project's status. He and his team are consummate professionals and my wife and I could not be happier with the job he did. Dino is creative and truly passionate about creating a customized space for you to enjoy. I would highly recommend hiring Dino and his team for any of your outdoor projects. I will definitely be using him again in the future. Thank you D&M!!

The project went very well in all three phases. We are very happy with the work done by Dino and his crew(s). Dino did a good job of managing the project and his workers were friendly and skilled. They also did a nice job of clean-up at the end of the project. I would definitely go back to Dino for additional work and recommend him highly to others looking to have similar work done.

Dino was very good to work with, and he was attentive and flexible with designing our deck. His crew of workers were professional and courteous, and the price was a lot lower than several other quotes we received.

It went very well. D and M Outdoor Living Spaces we’re very professional and timely. They did their jobs well and are craftsmen at their trade. I would recommend them highly.

We received several quotes and designs and Dino, was by far the most reasonable. We really liked his design too. What we needed more immediately was a complete renovation of our deck stairs because they were dangerous. We also needed repair of our paver patio as it was sinking and holding a lot of water. They completed the work efficiently and professionally. We really love the look of everything and we cannot wait to continue our custom deck with built in kitchen. Additionally we have a problem with the deck leaking water down to the patio and he presented us with an excellent solution for a patio ceiling that serves as a gutter so he really is a great problem solver. We are really looking forward to working together again in the future.

We received several quotes and designs and Dino, was by far the most reasonable. We really liked his design too. What we needed more immediately was a complete renovation of our deck stairs because they were dangerous. We also needed repair of our paver patio as it was sinking and holding a lot of water. They completed the work efficiently and professionally. We really love the look of everything and we cannot wait to continue our custom deck with built in kitchen. Additionally we have a problem with the deck leaking water down to the patio and he presented us with an excellent solution for a patio ceiling that serves as a gutter so he really is a great problem solver. We are really looking forward to working together again in the future.

We are extremely pleased with the quality of work, responsiveness, time to completion, knowledge and experience of the Team and the time Dean, owner took on educating us. Dean was always responsive and available.

Dino and his team built us a beautiful screened porch and fixed a decade long drainage issue on the side of our home. I would highly recommend them. They cover a wide range of skills, so you don't need to hire multiple contractors for your outdoor projects.

DM Outdoor living was contracted to remove an old deck and replace it with a new composite deck and the final quality of the work was outstanding. During the installation process I noticed an error that deviated from the design. Worse still, this error wasn't noticed until after the composite decking was laid. I pointed out the error & the complexity to resolve is to Dino and his reply was "we will fix it tomorrow". No arguing, no asking if I would just take it as is, just immediate resolution. And it was fixed the next day and work then continued to proceed. In my opinion, that is the mark of an exceptional contractor. From the supervisors to the installation crew, I would recommend DM Outdoor Living Spaces to anyone seeking an outstanding deck contractor.

As with most projects, we started out getting multiple bids. Of the 4 bids that we got, Dino was the ONLY one that talked with us about the structure stability of the house when adding a deck on the upper level. He really made us comfortable & secure in our decision to go with him. We could not have been happier with the outcome! Dino & his crew did a great job! Would definitely recommend DM to others.

I had various estimates to repair or replace my old deck and went a considerable way toward doing it myself. I finally had several estimates to fully replace the old deck with high quality Timbertech / Azek materials. D&M came in with most favorable pricing and impressed me as honest and reliable people. Dino took a look at the layout of the old deck and very quickly proposed a reconfiguration with the beams and joists running 90 degrees from the layout of the old deck. It took a while for me to make up my mind to have the deck professionally done. I finally decided that it made the most sense to have it professionally done to meet all building codes and get a level of quality that I could not approach. In the course of attempting it myself I learned some things about quality deck construction. It quickly became clear to me that the deck (20' x 18') that Dino and his crew built was very sturdily constructed with 15 footings going to a depth of 48". Dino and his most experienced crew members did the footings to make sure the pattern was right and the footings were to the correct height. A crew of 3 carpenters (Hugo, Juan and Oscar) did the deck build from a Wednesday to the next Wednesday. I was impressed with how level all the beams and joists were and all the small but significant quality features they built in. The joists were on 14" centers making for a stronger platform for the PVC deck boards which are very flexible and could have ended up feeling a bit soft underfoot or wavy if the joists are not very level and at the same height. The manufacturer required 16" on center joists. The deck boards run the length of the deck to avoid seams and are very nicely attached with hidden fasteners. The stairs are built on footings making them very strong. Way overbuilt but in a good way. I chose the aluminum rail system when thinking of doing the project myself because it was supposed to be easiest for the do-it-yourselfer to install. We stuck with this when Dino did his quote. The carpenters did a great job installing the railing but it became clear to me that I would have ended up with $3,000 worth of scrap metal if I had attempted this myself. Lastly, the Elmhurst building code inspector visited three times, once to verify that the footing holes went to the required 48" depth, once to examine the framing and once to examine the finished deck. On his last visit, I asked him why he spent so little time examining the work. He responded that when it is done very well, it is obvious and he doesn't need to spend much time. I can recommend D&M Outdoor Living for your decking project without reservation. Bob B. Elmhurst, IL October 2019