Decks & Outdoor Living
Decks, Ramps & Outdoor Living Spaces
Make the most of your yard with a custom deck, porch, or outdoor living space, plus safe, accessibility ramps when you need them. Built solid, built to last.
- Family Owned & Operated
- 20+ Years Experience
- Free Written Estimates
- Fully Insured
A deck lives outside in Illinois weather, which means everything that holds it up matters more than what you walk on. Footings below the frost line, proper flashing where it meets the house, and hardware that will not rust out. Get those right and the deck outlasts the fashion in decking boards. Get them wrong and no amount of good material saves it.
Custom decks & porches
From a simple platform deck to a multi-level design with built-in seating and a covered porch, we build in both wood and low-maintenance composite. We handle the framing, decking, railings, stairs, and finishing details, and we make sure it’s anchored and flashed correctly so it lasts.
Accessibility ramps
We build wheelchair and accessibility ramps for homes: the right slope worked out from the actual rise at your door rather than eyeballed, solid rails, a surface that stays grippy in the wet, and framing heavy enough to take years of use. Whether it is permanent or for a change in circumstances, tell us the door and the drop and we will work out what it takes.
Outdoor living
Want more than just a deck? We can help you plan a fuller outdoor living space: covered areas, seating, and the structures that make your backyard a place you actually use.
- Custom wood and composite decks
- Covered decks, porches, and multi-level designs
- Railings, stairs, and built-in features
- Accessibility and wheelchair ramps for homes
- Permits and inspections where your job needs them
Ready to enjoy your outdoor space more? Request an estimate and let’s design something that fits your home and your budget.
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FAQ
Common questions
What kinds of decks do you build?
We build custom wood and composite decks, covered decks and porches, multi-level decks, and the railings, stairs, and built-ins that go with them, sized and styled to fit your home and how you like to use your yard.
Do you build wheelchair and accessibility ramps?
Yes. We build accessibility ramps for homes, designed to be safe, sturdy, and as unobtrusive as possible. If you or a loved one needs safer access, we can help.
Composite or wood, which is better?
Both can be great; it comes down to budget, look, and how much maintenance you want. Wood is beautiful and cost-effective; composite costs more up front but resists fading and needs less upkeep. We’ll walk you through the trade-offs.
Will my deck or ramp need a permit?
Inside Aledo city limits, usually yes, and we handle it: we pull the permit, get the office what it asks for, and meet the inspection. Out in the county a deck often needs nothing at all, and we will tell you that rather than invent paperwork.
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The rest of what we do
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Remodeling
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and whole-home transformations.
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Home Additions
More room to live. Additions that blend seamlessly with your home.
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New Construction
Custom homes and ground-up builds, from first drawing to final walkthrough.
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Roofing
Tear-offs, architectural shingles, standing seam, and ag panel metal.
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Windows, Doors & Siding
Energy-efficient exteriors that protect and elevate your home.
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Service Area
Where we work
Based in Aledo, Illinois, and working across Aledo and Mercer County.
- Aledo, IL
- Viola, IL
- Sherrard, IL
Let’s build something good
Ready to start your project?
Call (309) 224-7969 for a free, no-obligation estimate, or send the details and we’ll get right back to you.

