Inspiration for Your Perfect Outdoor Space
Every photo on this page is a deck, pergola, gazebo, or patio our own crews built for a homeowner somewhere in Chicago’s West or Northwest suburbs. Nothing here is a manufacturer stock shot. Browse by material and structure to see how the same backyard problem gets solved in different ways: a walkout that needed two landings, a pool deck that needed slip-resistant board, a second-story deck that needed the space underneath turned into dry, usable shade. Save the photos that stop you and bring them to your estimate. It is far easier to price what you have already seen than to describe it from scratch.
Composite and PVC Decks
Low-maintenance boards from MoistureShield and Deckorators in gray, brown, and multi-tone finishes. Composite and PVC hold their color through Illinois summers and salt-heavy winters with no annual staining or sealing required.
Cedar Decks
Natural grain and warmth at a friendlier price point than composite. Cedar suits traditional suburban homes and accepts stain in any tone. Properly maintained, it holds up for decades and adds genuine curb appeal.
Pressure-Treated Pine Decks
The practical choice for larger footprints, staircases, and ground-level builds where budget needs to work harder. Pressure-treated pine delivers the same structural integrity as cedar at a lower material cost.
Under-Deck Systems
Ceiling and drainage panels that convert the unused void beneath a raised deck into a dry patio, covered lounge, or storage area. The system collects rainwater and channels it away so the space below stays usable year-round.
Pergolas
Freestanding and attached shade structures in cedar and aluminum, including motorized louvered roofs that open and close from your phone. A pergola adds covered outdoor living without the permanence or cost of a full enclosed roof.
Patios and Pavers
Brick and stone patios, walkways, seating walls, fire pit areas, and outdoor kitchens that tie the deck into the rest of the yard. Paver work is planned alongside the deck build so grades, drainage, and finished levels are coordinated from day one.
Gazebos
Fully roofed structures that make a backyard usable in rain and summer heat. Sized for a dining table, a hot tub, or a full outdoor kitchen, a gazebo adds permanent covered living space without the scale or cost of a home addition.
How to Use This Gallery at Your Free Estimate
Pick three or four images and note what appeals about each: the railing profile, the board direction, the step layout, the lighting. Those details are what actually change a quote. When we visit, we measure your yard, check the grade and the door threshold height, and confirm what your home can carry structurally. Most homeowners leave that appointment with a clear picture of both the design and the realistic cost range, which is more than weeks of online browsing alone provides.
