A beautiful wood deck can extend your lifestyle and add richness and pleasure to daily living. Equally as important, a deck is a long-term investment because it increases the resale value of your home.
All decks succeed or fail for the same reasons—the quality or grade of the decking material and the maintenance of that material. High-end deck materials are dimensionally stable, resistant to shrinkage, and often inherently insect-repellent.
Costs for these materials vary, so check on the availability of the product, whether extra shipping costs are required, and what long-term maintenance costs will be involved. Compare these figures to the costs of replacing a typical deck in ten years time and you’re likely to find that quality decking is worth the investment. Whatever your choice, a high-quality deck should be enjoyable for decades to come.
High-end decking lumber is graded for appearance as well as strength, so when selecting quality woods such as redwood, mahogany, or ipe, look at the grade of the lumber. Heartwood, the tight-grained, slow-growth part of the tree, is rot-resistant and can last as long as three decades. Faster-growing, light-colored sapwood has less natural rot resistance and durability. Dense woods are more difficult to cut and frequently require predrilling, but the denser the wood, the better it will stand up to foot traffic and weather. Granted, all wood deck surfaces should be treated every two years to promote graceful aging of the wood.
COMPOSITE DECKING
All decks succeed or fail for the same reasons—the quality or grade of the decking material, the design and the maintenance of that material. Composite deck materials are dimensionally stable, resistant to shrinkage, and inherently insect-repellant.
Known by a number of brand names, most notably Trex and TimberTech, this durable blend of wood fibers and plastic weathers without disintegrating, maintains its shape and will last the lifetime of the residence. These plastic-wood composite products compare favorably with traditional pressure-treated wood decking and are environmental friendly. Composite decking weathers, like wood, but will age without deteriorating. It is dimensionally consistent, won’t splinter, has no knotholes, is completely rot-resistant, and requires no annual sealing. Pressure-treated wood is most commonly used to support this type of decking. At O’Rourke Deck Services we construct all ground level deck frame’s using pressure treated lumber.
See what some of our happy customers say about their experience!
Very Responsive
Spent a lot of time with us planning our project and really went above and beyond - they do a great job and are very responsive.
Sarah N.
La Grange, IL
Very Professional Job
Very professional job - deck looks great, and I would recommend them to anyone.
Randy C.
Very Accommodating
Pleasant to work with and very accommodating.
Sandra M.
Hinsdale, IL
Very Quick and Professional
Our technician was running behind schedule-wise but did not reschedule. He worked until well after dark to get our job started. Very quick and professional. Great communication with sales rep.
Dwight H.
Downers Grove, IL
Deck Looks Great!
Worked primarily with Sean to coordinate the project. It was their peak busy season, but he was very responsive to all of my emails. The guys who came and did the work were really nice as well, but don't remember their names. Deck looks great, very happy!
Nathan K.
Lombard, IL
Great Team
Great team and excellent work!
Wayne P.
Hickory Hills, IL
Highly Recommended!
Great follow up, communication and quality of work. Highly recommended!
Brendan C.
Western Springs, IL
Very Satisfied
Sean and his crew were polite and friendly and showed up when they said they would. Sean was helpful in determining the design of our new deck and was careful to check that we agreed with each step of the construction plan. The crew worked hard and steady to complete our deck by the agreed upon deadline in spite of rain, heat, and a cottonwood seed blizzard! Overall, we were very satisfied with this company.
Suzy H.
Downers Grove, IL
Their Work Was Meticulous
Sean and crew did an excellent job of repairing rotten rails and staining my deck. I have a walkout basement with a paver patio. My deck is above my patio. The thing that impressed me most was how clean and neat the work was. Not a drop of paint or stain on my patio or plants. Their work was meticulous. My deck looks awesome!
Sheryl R.
Woodridge, IL
Deck Looks Great!
There were some communication problems with Sean. I would call or text...I would usually get an answer after the second attempt. Weather (rain) was a problem getting things scheduled with them due to a small backlog. This was not their fault. They made it here and stained the deck quickly after the rains had stopped. Deck looks great!
Beverly T.
Woodridge, IL
Hire These Guys!
Had our lower and upper deck floor and top rail replaced by Sean and crew. Looks great and the boss is happy with the color she picked. These guys are very busy so sometimes communication isn't instantaneous, but they do get back to you within a reasonable amount of time with complete and detailed replies. Weather delayed our project but that was not their fault. Great professionals who completed the job quickly and removed all old material immediately. Hire these guys!
Doug F.
Westmont, IL
So Easy to Work With…
They were so easy to work with and very experienced in solving deck problems. We never looked better!!! Call them if you need deck assistance of any sort.
Lynn C.
Western Springs, IL
Well Done..
They were on time and work done quickly and well done. Fair price
John S.
Lisle, IL
Very Pleased…
They were professional, punctual and stayed in good communication. Very pleased with their work.
Chuck R.
Oak Brook, IL
Communicated Extremely Well
It was a great pleasure to work with Sean O Rourke. We are very pleased with our new deck. Sean is very conscientious and a skilled carpenter. He communicated extremely well so there were no surprises. Deck is beautiful!
Helen M.
La Grange, IL
Looks Great…
Very professional and detailed estimate for work to be done by Sean. Work was done in timely manner and looks great, work done was very neat also. One thing to note which was different but worked out alright was communication was done all email
Candy M.
Westmont, IL
Top-Notch Professionalism.
O Rourke Deck Services provided top-notch professionalism. Sean provided thoughtful, detailed communications for us and kept us up-to-date on each stage of construction. He designed and constructed the deck exactly to our specifications using the highest quality materials. The deck is now more structurally safe than the previous one. We were very pleased that O Rourke Deck Services completed the work within the time-frame we had hoped so we could schedule our annual Cousins Camp gathering of our five grandchildren. We are looking forward to fun family gatherings on our new deck. We highly recommend the O Rourke Deck Services team!
Tim M.
Downers Grove, IL
Great to Work With!
Sean and crew did an outstanding job. I highly recommend them for your deck and fence project. They were very professional reasonable and were great to work with!
Timothy K.
Carol Stream, IL
The Look We Wanted
O'Rourke Deck Services did a great job on our Cedar Deck. We are happy with the way it turned out. Sean made sure the Deck had the look we wanted.
Richard R.
Naperville, IL
Excellent work…
Excellent work. Well-designed, sturdy second-floor deck to replace one that rotted away from bee/woodpecker damage. Handled permits smoothly and effectively. We are looking forward to having O'Rourke stain the deck in the spring.
Kathleen F.
Burr Ridge, IL
Outstanding to Work with…
O Rourke Deck Services were outstanding to work with from start to finish. Timely competitive pricing, quality, and great service. They were polite and sensitive to our requests. We were very satisfied with the end result. We will use them again.
Henry K.
Clarendon Hills, IL
Very Pleased with the Quality of the Work
I was very pleased with the quality of the work. Sean and Jesse were very professional. I never was concerned about any lack of effort and I felt comfortable in my dealings with them. I would definitely recommend O Rourke Deck Services.
Albert E.
La Grange, IL
Went Above and Beyond…
Sean and his crew did an excellent job! They were professional, went above and beyond and were incredibly reasonable on price. I would highly recommend them to anyone!
Laura E.
Willow Springs, IL
Awesome to Work With!
High quality, great service and awesome to work with! Highly recommend if you need a new deck!
Jessie L.
Downers Grove, IL
Dedicated to Exceeding Expectations
Professional, friendly, and dedicated to exceeding expectations. It was a pleasure working with them and would highly recommend them to family and friends.
Kelly Z.
Plainfield, IL
They Did a GREAT Job
After getting 3 other estimates, I hired O'Rourke Deck Services. They did a GREAT job, and completed the deck install in exactly the time frame expected.
Mary anne K.
Indian Head Park, IL
A Happy Undertaking For Us.
The project included the replacement of deck flooring, railing and pergola posts. The project required working under and around a troublesome screen enclosure. The carpenters, Sean (Owner) and Jesse worked well together as a cohesive, competent and professional team. No problem appeared to stress either of them. They were respectful of the plantings that surrounded the deck and offered suggestions on how to stain and prolong the useful life of the finished deck. Overall, their personalities and professionalism made the project a happy undertaking for us. We would definitely recommend O'Rourke Deck Services, LLC.
