deck replacement in naperville, il

when a deck should be replaced instead of repaired

Some decks are a repair. Some are past it. We'll tell you which one you have before you spend anything.

• soft or rotted joists, beams or posts
• a ledger board bolted wrong or not flashed — the single most common failure
• railings that flex, or spacing that no longer meets code
• footings that have heaved or were never poured
• widespread surface rot, splitting or cupping across the decking

what deck replacement costs

Replacement usually runs a little under a comparable new build, because access and layout are already established — but demolition and disposal add back in. A surface-only rebuild over sound framing is the cheapest path; a full tear-down to new footings is the most expensive.

We quote both when both are real options, so you can see the difference in writing and decide.

• resurface over sound framing — lowest cost, keeps existing structure
• partial rebuild — new framing, existing footings
• full replacement — demo, haul-away, new footings, new everything

the process

Demolition and haul-away, new framing or reinforcement of what stays, code-compliant ledger and railings, then decking, stairs and finish work. Permits and inspections are handled start to finish.

Every ProDeck Works project is owner-supervised on site, permitted through your township, and backed by a 2-year workmanship warranty in writing.

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questions we get

can you reuse my existing deck frame?

Sometimes. If the footings, posts, beams and joists are sound and the ledger is correctly attached and flashed, resurfacing is the cheaper, faster path. We inspect the structure first and tell you honestly what it can carry.

do you haul away the old deck?

Yes — demolition and full disposal are included in every replacement quote. We leave the site clean.

does a replacement need a permit?

In most local townships, yes — anything structural does. We pull it and schedule the inspections.

how long does a deck replacement take?

Most replacements run about a week on site — one day for demolition and disposal, then framing, decking and railings. Resurfacing an existing sound frame can be faster.

how much does it cost to replace a deck in Naperville?

Replacements commonly land between $10,000 and $35,000 depending on size, decking material, railing style and how much of the existing structure can be reused.

how do I know if my deck needs replacing instead of repairing?

Widespread soft or rotted framing, footings that have heaved, or a ledger that was never flashed usually mean replacement. Isolated damage on a sound structure is a repair.

can I make the new deck bigger than the old one?

Usually yes, within your lot's setback and coverage rules. We check the zoning requirements for your property before drawing the new layout.