A Chicago deck takes a beating: freeze-thaw winters, wet springs, and a city permit process that fails porches built out of code. Get the build right once and it lasts; get it wrong and you're back to bare joists in a few seasons. We compared Chicago's deck and porch builders with a real Google track record, weighed how many homeowners rate them and how steadily, and picked five.
Short answer: The top-rated builder is Deck & Porches Chicago Brothers (a perfect 5.0 across 76 Google reviews) for custom decks and porch rebuilds. Koval Builders carries the largest review base (100 ratings at 4.7), and Estes Builders (4.9) is the only TrexPro Platinum certified crew on the list. A new deck in Chicago runs about $30 to $60 per square foot for composite, or roughly $4,500 to $12,000+ for a full build.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days
Deck & Porches Chicago Brothers
5.0★★★★★76 Google reviews
Deck & Porches Chicago Brothers is a family-run deck and porch contractor working across Chicago and nearby suburbs, handling custom builds, repairs, replacements, and full rebuilds. The crew works in both pressure-treated wood and composite, and takes on porch structures, rooftop deck access, staining, sealing, and power washing. Reviews describe brothers running the jobs on site. They build for Chicago's weather with an eye on structure and durable materials.
What people praise
- Friendly, professional crews who mind the details
- Fair, honest pricing
- Fast timelines, often finished ahead of schedule
- Quality materials suited to Chicago weather
- Clean job sites, with debris hauled away
Worth knowing
- A smaller, owner-run outfit, so book ahead in peak deck season
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Rating breakdown100% 5-star
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Our take: Our top pick: a perfect 5.0 across 76 reviews, the rare mix of a flawless score and real volume. Best all-round for a custom deck or porch rebuild done on time.
📍3120 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk
Koval Builders Porches and Deck
4.7★★★★★100 Google reviews
Koval Builders is a Chicago deck and porch company known for backyard decks, front-porch remodels, stairs, and pergolas in both wood and composite. Reviewers repeatedly name Damian for the carpentry and Olga for scheduling and invoicing, and describe crews that demo and rebuild efficiently, including sorting out drainage and PVC piping problems found mid-job. It works with premium decking like TimberTech Advanced PVC and Trex. Communication runs through a single point of contact.
What people praise
- Skilled, detailed carpentry
- Excellent, responsive communication and scheduling
- Quick demo-to-build turnaround
- Premium composite decking options
- Tidy cleanup after the job
Worth knowing
- A handful of reviews mention scheduling or estimate hiccups, so confirm dates and the written quote up front
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
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Rating breakdown92% 5-star
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Our take: It ranks second on the strength of the largest review base here, 100 ratings at 4.7. If you want the most-reviewed, well-communicated build on the list, this is it.
📍3635 N Oleander Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk
Mr. Porch, Inc
4.5★★★★★81 Google reviews
Mr. Porch is a Chicago deck, porch, and masonry contractor that handles big multi-unit jobs: three-story porches, condo-association rebuilds, and large courtyard projects, alongside single-family decks. It manages design, city permitting, and architectural drawings in-house, and reviewers highlight on-site measuring and cutting for a tighter fit. Owner Frank and foreman Chris come up repeatedly for clear communication. It's a common pick for property managers and associations.
What people praise
- Strong on large, multi-story and condo-association projects
- Handles permits and drawings for you
- On-site measuring and cutting for a precise fit
- Quality lumber and hardware
- Responsive, professional owner and crew
Worth knowing
- Its Google reviews skew older, so ask for recent local references
- Masonry and porch work is the core focus, so confirm scheduling for a smaller standalone deck
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
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Rating breakdown83% 5-star
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Our take: A dependable 4.5 across 81 reviews, ranking third. Its reviews trend older than the others, which pulls it down slightly, but it's a proven choice for large porch and association jobs.
📍1467 N Elston Ave Ste 205, Chicago, IL 60642
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Estes Builders Inc.
4.9★★★★★55 Google reviews
Estes Builders, which operates as Porch Builders, is a Chicago outdoor-living contractor specialising in custom decks, roof decks, rooftop pergolas, and porches. It's the only TrexPro Platinum certified builder in the city, which adds a 10-year labor warranty on top of the Trex material warranty, and it handles permits and structural design. Reviewers name Patrick and Adam for design input and project management. The focus is code-compliant, well-engineered outdoor spaces.
What people praise
- TrexPro Platinum certification with a 10-year labor warranty
- Creative, cost-effective design help
- On-schedule delivery and clear communication
- Well-built, great-looking finished decks
- Strong on rooftop decks and pergolas
Worth knowing
- A smaller, newer review base, so ask to see recent local projects
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Rating breakdown98% 5-star
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Our take: A high 4.9 across 55 reviews, ranking fourth on volume rather than quality. If Trex and a labor-backed warranty matter to you, the Platinum certification makes it stand out.
📍1440 N Kingsbury St Ste 217, Chicago, IL 60642
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk
CPC Porch Builders
5.0★★★★★48 Google reviews
CPC Porch Builders is a Chicago deck and porch contractor focused on structurally sound, code-compliant builds, including porch-violation corrections and permit work. Reviews describe two-story porch rebuilds with proper framing and railings, drainage systems that fix water pooling against foundations, and inspectors signing off first try. It works across the city and into suburbs like Evanston. Passing inspection is the throughline in its work.
What people praise
- Builds to current code and clears violation notices
- Handles permits and inspections that pass first try
- Solid, stable structures you can feel underfoot
- Fixes drainage and grading problems properly
- Quick completion, even on big jobs
Worth knowing
- A smaller review base, so the perfect score rests on fewer jobs than the busiest names here
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Rating breakdown100% 5-star
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Our take: A perfect 5.0 across 48 reviews, ranking fifth only on volume. If your porch failed an inspection or has a violation, its code focus makes it a strong first call.
📍11222 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60610
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Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the builder’s live Google star average. Review volume counts how many homeowners have rated them, ranked against other Chicago deck and porch builders. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from a hundred customers carries weight against a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.
What does a deck cost in Chicago? (2026)
Deck pricing in Chicago comes down to size, material, and how complex the structure is. Pressure-treated wood is the cheapest way in; composite and PVC decking like Trex or TimberTech cost more up front but need far less upkeep. Multi-story porches, rooftop decks, permits, and drainage or code-correction work all add to the total. The ranges below reflect national averages from established sources; permitted city and rooftop jobs trend to the higher end.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|
| Pressure-treated wood deck (installed, per sq ft) | $15 - $25 |
| Composite / Trex deck (installed, per sq ft) | $30 - $60 |
| Typical new deck or porch (total project) | $4,500 - $12,000+ |
Ranges compiled July 2026 from Angi, HomeGuide, and Fixr national deck-building averages. Chicago permit and multi-story porch work trends toward the higher end.
Neighborhoods these builders serve
These crews cover Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, from North Side neighborhoods like Avondale, Irving Park, Logan Square, and Lakeview to Wicker Park, River North, and out to Evanston and the near suburbs. Searching deck builders near me in Chicago? Each listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can book a free estimate with the closest crew.
What to ask before you hire a deck builder
- Are you licensed and insured, and will you pull the city permit for the job?
- Do you build in pressure-treated wood, composite, or PVC, and which suits my budget?
- What warranty covers the labor, and is it separate from the material warranty?
- Will the build meet current Chicago code for railings, spacing, and structure?
- What’s the written estimate, timeline, and payment schedule?
- How do you handle drainage so water doesn’t pool against the house or foundation?
Frequently asked questions
How did you choose these Chicago deck builders?
We started from Chicago deck and porch builders with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.
Are these rankings paid?
No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.
How often is this updated?
The data carries a verified date, July 2026 on this page. We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.
Wood or composite for a Chicago deck?
Composite and PVC decking like Trex or TimberTech cost more up front but shrug off Chicago’s freeze-thaw winters with almost no maintenance, while pressure-treated wood is cheaper but needs regular sealing. Several builders here, including Estes and Koval, work in both.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Chicago?
Most decks and porches in Chicago require a permit and must meet code, especially multi-story porches. Builders like Mr. Porch, Estes, and CPC handle the permit and inspection process for you.
The bottom line
For most homeowners, Deck & Porches Chicago Brothers is the safe default: a perfect score, real review volume, and custom builds finished on time. Choose Koval for the most-reviewed track record, Estes for a TrexPro Platinum warranty, or CPC if you’re fixing a code violation. Whoever you call, settle the permit, the written warranty, and the drainage plan before work starts.
