Pekin Deck Company Deck Builder ยท Pekin, IL
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A local deck builder serving homeowners across Pekin, IL.

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How We Got Into Building Decks

We got into deck building because it's carpentry you can actually see the point of, a deck is where people grill, sit outside, and let the dog out for years after we've left the job site. We work on homes around Pekin, mostly, replacing decks that have gotten unsafe and building new ones for people who want more usable outdoor space. Every deck we build has to survive an Illinois winter, so that's the standard we hold it to, not just how it looks the day we finish.

If you're on this page, there's a good chance a board is cupping, a post is wobbling, or the whole structure just feels softer than it used to. Most of that traces back to water getting somewhere it shouldn't, behind the ledger board, into end grain that was never sealed, or into a footing that was poured too shallow to stay put. We rebuild from whatever's failing outward, so a deck we fix doesn't fail the same way again in five years.

10+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Completed
12
Cities Served
Why Choose Us

What you get when you hire us

None of this is complicated. It is mostly just doing what we said we would do.

Licensed & Insured

You're covered if something goes wrong on the job, and we can show you proof of coverage before we start. That protects your house and your yard, not just ours.

Built to Code

Deck railings need to hold a certain load and baluster spacing has to pass the 4 inch sphere test, and we build to those numbers every time. We also pull permits where the township requires one, so the deck is on record when you sell the house.

Clean Job Site

Deck demolition throws a lot of scrap lumber and stripped screws into the grass, and we don't leave that for you to find with a lawnmower. We run a magnetic sweep before we call the job done.

Written Quotes

The quote breaks out labor and materials so you know what composite decking is costing you versus pressure-treated. No verbal estimate that changes once we're three days in.

Materials You Choose

Pressure-treated lumber costs less up front but has to be restained every couple years, composite costs more but rarely requires any upkeep. We'll walk you through which one actually fits how you use the deck.

On Schedule

Deck jobs get pushed around by weather and lumber delivery more than most trades, so we build a little slack into the schedule instead of promising something we can't hit. If rain pushes us back a day, we tell you before it happens, not after.

Common Questions

Things people ask us

Questions about how we work and who's doing the work.

How long have you been building decks?
A specific number of years isn't the useful measure here, since it doesn't show how a deck was actually built. Asking to see completed deck projects in the area, and the framing details behind them, tells you more than a year count would.
Do you use your own crew or subcontractors?
Deck framing, decking installation, and railing work is typically handled by one crew rather than passed off to subcontractors for different phases. That keeps one set of hands accountable for how the footings, framing, and finish work all tie together.
Can I see examples of past deck work?
Photos of completed deck projects, including framing shots taken before the decking went down, are available on request. Framing photos matter more than finished photos, since they show joist spacing, hardware, and footing depth that get covered up once the deck boards go on.
Why hire a local deck builder instead of a large national company?
A local deck builder deals with central Illinois frost depth, soil, and permit offices directly, rather than working from a generic national spec sheet. Follow-up on a repair or warranty question also tends to go faster with a contractor working in the same towns rather than a call center.
Where is Pekin Deck Company based?
Pekin Deck Company is based in Pekin, IL, and takes on deck projects throughout the surrounding central Illinois towns.
How far in advance do I need to book?
Spring and early summer fill up fastest for deck installation, so booking four to six weeks ahead during that stretch is reasonable. Fall and winter openings are often available with much shorter notice, since fewer people schedule deck construction in colder months.
Do you clean up the site after finishing a deck?
Cutoffs, packaging, and old decking material get hauled away rather than left in a pile, and the yard gets swept for stray screws and nails before the crew leaves for good.
What happens if something gets damaged during construction, like a fence or sprinkler line?
Liability insurance covers accidental damage to fences, sprinkler lines, or landscaping that happens during deck construction. Flagging the location of buried lines ahead of time helps avoid the issue in the first place, but coverage is in place if something does happen.
Will you finish a deck that another contractor started or abandoned?
Taking over a partially built deck is possible, though the existing framing gets inspected first to confirm the footings, joist sizing, and ledger attachment meet code before continuing. Sometimes that means undoing some of the previous work, which gets explained before moving forward.
How can I tell if deck work is being done correctly?
Footings should sit below the local frost line, joist hangers should be nailed with the manufacturer-specified hardware rather than regular deck screws, and the ledger board should be bolted and flashed, not just nailed to the house. Asking to see these details during construction, before the decking boards cover them up, is a reasonable request for any deck contractor.

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