Create the Perfect Outdoor Escape With a Custom Deck

If you’re ready to transform your yard into a personal retreat, a custom deck is the perfect upgrade. Whether you envision relaxing evenings with family or hosting lively weekend gatherings with friends, a thoughtfully designed backyard deck can bring your outdoor living dreams to life. Cobblestone Exteriors is a trusted deck builder serving homeowners in Chicago, Illinois, and the greater Chicagoland area. With more than three decades of experience, we provide expert deck installation services that blend beauty, functionality, and long-lasting craftsmanship.

Low-Maintenance Living With Composite Decking

Composite decking is an excellent option for homeowners who want a durable, hassle-free deck. This modern material mimics the look of real wood while offering outstanding resistance to moisture, fading, cracking, and insect damage. This sustainable approach transforms hundreds of millions of pounds of plastic waste and wood scrap into durable, low-maintenance decking. Composite decks are available in a wide variety of colors and textures, allowing you to match your deck to your home’s aesthetic. Best of all, composite decking never needs to be sanded, stained, or sealed, making it the ideal choice for low-maintenance outdoor living. As a skilled deck contractor, we design and install composite decks so that they look great and perform beautifully for years to come.

Add Timeless Charm With Wood Decking

For homeowners who prefer a more traditional approach, a natural wood deck delivers timeless appeal. With its rich, warm appearance and classic feel, wood decking can elevate any backyard with organic beauty and charm. From pressure-treated pine to exotic hardwoods, Cobblestone Exteriors can tailor your wood deck installation to match your style and preferences, creating a custom deck that feels like a natural extension of your home.

Custom Deck FAQs

Ready to learn more about securing your dream outdoor living upgrade? Check out these key FAQs about our custom deck building services.

What type of deck material is best for my home?

At Cobblestone Exteriors, we build custom decks using three distinct types of materials. This includes composite, PVC, and real wood decking. Each of these options offers unique advantages, so finding the right one for your home depends on several factors. During our initial consultation, our installation and design experts will walk you through the benefits of each material and find the ideal solution based on your functional goals, aesthetic preferences, home architecture, and specified budget.

What are the benefits of composite, vinyl, and wood decking?

In general, composite decking offers durability and low maintenance; PVC offers lower costs and ease of use, while real wood provides a charming, natural aesthetic. Wood decking may also stay cooler in direct sunlight, making it more comfortable during the summer.

How long does it take to build a new deck?

The exact timeline for your project will vary depending on project size and complexity. Once we conduct our initial consultation, determine your preferences, and create a custom plan for your new deck installation, we’ll provide you with a clear and realistic timeline. Our goal is to minimize disruption without sacrificing quality or precision, so you can count on our expert technicians to build the deck of your dreams quickly and efficiently!

Do I need a permit to install a deck?

Most deck installations require permits to comply with local building codes and regulations. As a fully licensed, insured, and bonded contractor with over three decades of experience throughout the Chicagoland area, Cobblestone Exteriors helps facilitate the permitting process and ensures your new deck installation meets all local requirements.

How can a new deck improve my outdoor living space?

In truth, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. A custom-built deck is an extension of your home, providing you with a dedicated outdoor area for dining, entertaining, relaxing, grilling, or spending time with family and friends.

What maintenance is required for a new deck?

This will depend on the type of material you select. With our composite and PVC deck options, you get decking that is incredibly simple to maintain. In particular, our composite decking never needs to be sanded, stained, or sealed. Wood decking requires more routine upkeep, but many homeowners appreciate its natural aesthetic and the ability to sand and refinish the boards if their preferences change.

Are your deck builders licensed and insured?

Yes. Every deck installation we take on is managed by a Cobblestone Exteriors production manager and our team, all of whom are fully licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection and peace of mind.

In which communities do you offer your services?

Our custom-built composite, PVC, and real wood decks are available to homeowners throughout the Chicagoland area.

Are your custom deck installations backed by a warranty?

Yes. In addition to the manufacturer's warranty which is good for as long as you own the home, we offer a 5-year workmanship warranty, so you can count on Cobblestone Exteriors for superior craftsmanship that delivers long-lasting performance and reliability.

Do you offer financing?

Yes! We want to help you achieve your goals and design your dream outdoor living space, so we provide convenient financing options for qualified homeowners in the Chicago area.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. You will have the chance to book a consultation, receive a free price quote, and get all the information you need to move forward without making any commitments.

A Local Deck Builder That Backs Our Work

Cobblestone Exteriors is a licensed, bonded, and insured deck company with more than 30 years of experience serving Chicago, IL, and the Chicagoland area. Our backyard deck projects are backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty, giving you added confidence in your investment. Contact us today to learn more about our deck installation services and begin designing a gorgeous new deck for your yard.

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Read Our Reviews

Cobblestone Exteriors has earned numerous positive reviews for our exterior remodeling services. Read about our customers’ pleasant experiences working with us, then contact us today to start your project with a free quote.

We have had many wonderful experiences with Cobblestone. We have used them several times over the last few years for windows and siding. Their workers are very professional installers, their products are the highest quality and when the job is complete they leave the work site in such clean conditions that you would never know that any work had even been done. I highly recommend them.

Nicole

Cobblestone has done Multiple projects for us. Every time they’ve worked for us the experience has been excellent. No high pressure sales tactics. They work with us to find solutions that solve what we want within our budget.

Dan R.

I love my new porch and house facelift. I have been living with my remodeled home for several months and I still feel delighted with the curb appeal. My house went from a 20-year old tired, rickety front porch to one that now looks brand new. The transformation was possible due to Cobblestone's design and crews' workmanship.

Stephanie T.

I hired Cobblestone to replace all the windows in my house. They did an awesome job... timely, cleanly, courteous and with care. The windows themselves are high quality. We're really happy with their service and product and would definitely recommend them.

Mike M.

We had our crumbing wood siding replaced with the hardy sidings and they were able to match the style and color to the original so the HoA wouldn’t have an issue. Ryan and the team were good with communicating and the crew they sent was competent.

Feifei Ling

Ryan was great to work with. He helped me work through city permitting issues and getting windows approved through an association at a historic building. He was honest, responsive, and diligent. I would recommend working with Cobblestone and you can trust they will work on your behalf from start to finish.

Andrew Gruber

Great Service!

Christine Poppe

Excellent across the board

Kyle Clark

Excellent perfection! Very professional and happy!

Anne Clark

Extremely professional, timely and communicative. Great to work with and great finished product.

Aaron Rappaport

I worked with Ryan at Cobblestone to redo our garage and deck. The results were amazing and the process was smooth, Ryan is very professional and upfront. I would recommend Cobblestone to my best friends and family.

Irene Duffy

Cobblestone Exteriors did an amazing job for my family and I! From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and attentive to every detail. They took the time to explain the process, answer all of our questions, and made sure we felt confident every step of the way. The quality of their work exceeded our expectations — everything turned out even better than we imagined. You can tell they truly care about their customers and take pride in what they do. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend Cobblestone Exterior to anyone looking for top-notch service and beautiful craftsmanship.

Brigid Clark

Ryan is creative and surrounds himself with experienced, creative professionals who do quality work. We've had our registered historic bungalow for 43 years. Ryan is top-shelf.

Drew Mendoza

Couldn’t be more happier with how my home looks after cobblestone exteriors took on a massive project and blew me away. Ryan and his team deserve all the praise with how professional everyone was and how quick they worked. This was such a great decision going with cobblestone and will utilize them for future projects!

Nicholas Heidenthal

The team at Cobblestone Exteriors was fantastic. They were quick to respond, came by to look things over, and walked me through a couple different options. I didn't feel pressured or like I was being given the runaround—just straightforward help. Really appreciate how they made the whole process workable.

Paul Nelhart

Cobblestone worked with us to replace windows with a sliding door to our deck. They came on time and completed the work with excellent attention to details. I highly recommend them!

Stephanie Weaver

Enjoyed working with Ryan and his team on our house painting project! We ran into some deck rot on our exterior balconies and Ryan helped us troubleshoot and come up with a solution quickly that didnt delay the project at all. Ryan also helped us think through multiple design and color iterations with great patience!

Erin Delawalla

Had a great experience working with Ryan and Gary at Cobblestone Exteriors. They took a lot of pride and ownership of our updates to our house. Could not be more happy of the end result! True professionals and I look forward to working with them again for our next needs!!!

Matthew Kelly

Ryan and his team are great to deal with and can help solve problems. They are very knowledgeable and reasonably priced. They are my go to vendor for Windows and Doors. If you are looking for a good contractor do yourself a favor and contact Cobblestone Exteriors.

Chuck Blatt

Ryan and the whole team at Cobblestone were fantastic from start to finish. I was referred to them by a friend and could not be happier with how our home improvement project turned out.

We had our house resided with engineered board, and the quality of the work was excellent. The crew was professional, respectful of our property, and kept everything as clean as possible throughout the project. After we walked the job and put together a punch list, Ryan had his team back out quickly to touch up a few small areas—no hassle, no pushback, just great service.

Communication was excellent the entire time. Ryan kept us informed on timing, progress, and what to expect, which made the whole process easy and stress-free.

I’d 100% recommend Ryan at Cobblestone to anyone considering siding or home exterior work. Five stars all the way.

Charles Zadlo

I had Cobblestone Exterior complete a project in one of my rental properties, and overall I am extremely pleased with their work. Their attention to detail truly stood out—everything was done thoughtfully and with a high level of care, which I greatly appreciated. While the project did take a bit longer than initially anticipated, the quality of the final result more than made up for it. The workmanship was excellent, and the finished space looks fantastic. I would confidently recommend cobblestone exterior to anyone who values detailed, high-quality interior work.

Eleazar Maldonado

Had Cobblestone come and redo our exterior siding. Ryan W. was a pleasure to work with, cordial, professional, and very helpful with suggestions and design. The team that came to do the work was so precise. We loved how the exterior turned out. I would definitely call for the next home project.

Joan Petrakos

We had Cobblestone Exteriors install a composite fence, 2 entry doors and a back porch for us. It took a few days longer than we expected, but all in all we are very pleased with the results! Their team did a terrific job with the design and product recommendations as well.

Audra Nixon

I’ve worked with Ryan at Cobblestone on multiple projects and they’ve delivered every time. Communication is clear, timelines are realistic, and the work is done right without shortcuts. They stay organized, keep projects moving, and the finished product speaks for itself. If you’re looking for a team that shows up, follows through, and takes pride in the details, Cobblestone is a strong choice.

Joseph D