Homeowners across Des Plaines, IL come to Evergreen Deck Works when they want a structure that holds up to real weather, real furniture, and real family gatherings, not just a pretty rendering. Seventeen years of hands-on carpentry back every board we set.
Evergreen Deck Works started with a single crew and a simple rule: never hand a family a structure we would not put in our own yard. Seventeen years later, that rule still runs every job we take in and around Des Plaines, IL. We are not a franchise with a call center reading from a script. Our estimators walk your property, our carpenters cut and fit every board by hand, and the same project lead who wrote your proposal is the one who signs off on the final walkthrough. That continuity is why so many of our clients come back years later for a railing upgrade, a resurfacing job, or a second structure entirely.
Every yard slopes, drains, and gets sun differently. We survey grade and drainage before we ever sketch a layout, so the finished deck sheds water correctly and never pools against your siding.
We walk you through the real tradeoffs between pressure-treated lumber, cedar, and composite boards, including maintenance and lifespan, so you choose based on facts, not a sales pitch.
Footings, ledger attachment, and joist spacing are sized to code and to your actual furniture and foot traffic loads, not just the minimum that passes inspection.
The carpenters who frame your deck are the same ones who finish it. Nothing gets handed off to a rotating subcontractor partway through the build.
Lumber is staged, cut waste is bagged daily, and your landscaping is protected with plywood paths during the build so your property looks like a job site, not a disaster zone.
Your proposal lists every board, fastener grade, and finish coat included. If something changes on site, you approve it in writing before we touch it.
We know a deck is one of the largest investments a homeowner in Des Plaines, IL will make in their property this decade. We take that seriously long after the final nail is set, checking back in on major builds and standing behind our workmanship in writing.
From a first-time build to a full custom redesign, every project below is handled by the same in-house carpentry crew, using the same structural standards, from footing to final finish.
A complete build from concept to final walkthrough, covering footings, framing, decking, and railing sized to your household's actual use, whether that is a quiet reading nook or a space built for large gatherings.
Deck BuildingFor property owners with a design already in hand or a straightforward footprint, our installation crews frame and set decking fast without cutting corners on fastener grade or footing depth.
Deck InstallationLow-maintenance composite boards installed with hidden fastener systems for a clean, screw-free surface that resists fading, splintering, and moisture damage for decades.
Composite Decking InstallationLayout and material planning that accounts for sun exposure, sightlines, drainage, and how your family actually moves through the yard, delivered as a clear plan before any lumber is ordered.
Deck DesignMulti-tier layouts, built-in seating, pergola integration, and unconventional shapes for homeowners who want a structure that does not look like every other house on the block.
Custom Deck BuildingCode-compliant railing in wood, cable, or composite styles, installed to hold up to real leaning and real weather rather than just passing a one-time inspection.
Deck Railing Installation ReplacementA project lead walks your property, checks grade, drainage, and access, and talks through how you actually want to use the space before any numbers get written down.
You receive a detailed layout with material options and a line-item proposal, so you know exactly what is included and can compare options side by side.
We handle local permit submission and order lumber and hardware to spec, checking every delivery against the approved plan before framing begins.
Footings are dug and inspected, framing goes up plumb and level, and decking is fastened using hidden or premium fastener systems depending on your chosen material.
Your project lead walks the finished structure with you, checks every rail, board, and stair for fit and finish, and answers questions about care and maintenance before signing off.
Every region has its own frost depth, drainage quirks, and seasonal swings, and Des Plaines, IL is no exception. Our crews know the local footing depth requirements, the permit office's inspection timelines, and which materials actually hold up through a full year of local weather rather than looking good for a single season. That local knowledge shortens permit delays and prevents the callback issues that come from footings poured too shallow or decking installed without the right expansion gaps.
Cost depends heavily on square footage, decking material, and how many tiers or built-in features you want. Pressure-treated builds run lower per square foot than composite or multi-level custom designs. Your written proposal breaks down every cost so there is nothing added later.
Most single-tier decks take one to two weeks of active construction once permits are approved, with larger multi-level or custom projects running three to four weeks. Weather and permit turnaround are the two biggest variables.
Yes. We prepare and submit the permit package based on your approved design and schedule required inspections at each construction stage, so you are not left navigating local permitting requirements on your own.
Wood costs less up front and has a warmer natural look but needs periodic staining and sealing. Composite costs more initially but resists fading, splintering, and rot with essentially no annual maintenance beyond regular cleaning.
All of our carpentry crews are in-house employees, not rotating subcontractors. That means the people who show up for your consultation are the same people framing and finishing your deck.
In many cases yes, provided the existing structure is sound enough to build from. We inspect the current framing first and will tell you honestly if a rebuild makes more sense than an addition.
Our lead carpenters average over a decade of structural deck-building experience, and every crew is trained on current local building code requirements for footings, ledger attachment, and railing height and spacing.
We stand behind our workmanship in writing. If an issue traces back to our construction, our crew returns to correct it as part of the original project agreement, not as a separate billable visit.
Talk to a project lead about your yard, your timeline, and your budget. You will leave the call with a clear next step, not a hard sell.
Call 1 (855) 450-5929