Deck Builders Near Me in Deerfield, IL? Build Your Own Deck With an A-DIY Kit

You can do either. Deerfield and North Shore deck contractors handle custom, attached and multi-level decks, so collect two or three written quotes with proof of insurance and recent Lake County projects. If you would rather build it yourself, A-DIY delivers professionally engineered wood and composite deck kits to Deerfield homes, and you or a local handyman can assemble one with just a drill.

Cost depends on size, material, height, footings, permit fees and North Shore labor rates. A-DIY deck kits range from $3,699 for a 6x12 pressure-treated kit to $12,799 for a 16x28 composite kit, and because labor is one of the biggest parts of a contractor’s price, homeowners typically spend 30–50% less building a kit themselves. Kit prices don’t include permits, site prep or hired help.

With A-DIY, a 12x12 deck kit is $4,899 in pressure-treated wood or $5,700 in composite. A 12x16 composite kit is $6,600; the closest wood size is 12x18 at $5,969. A 16x20 kit is $7,600 in wood or $10,199 in composite. Framing, decking, footings and hardware are included.

Plan on it. The Village of Deerfield has a dedicated Deck Permit Application in its online permit portal, reviewed by the Building & Code Enforcement Division of the Community Development Department at Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road (847-719-7484). Call the division before you order to confirm exactly what your project needs.

Don’t assume so. The model International Residential Code exempts some small, low, freestanding decks, but each Illinois village decides which exemptions to keep, and Deerfield reviews decks through its own deck permit. Ask the Building & Code Enforcement Division whether a ground-level freestanding deck qualifies for any exemption, and check zoning setbacks and lot coverage either way.

Many customers use their A-DIY decks for hot tubs and saunas. Applicable configurations are engineered to hold up to 15,000 lbs when properly assembled and supported, but tub weight, placement and wiring vary, so talk to a deck specialist before you order and check local electrical and permit rules.

Deerfield’s adopted residential code lists a 42-inch frost line depth, so footings for attached decks generally need to reach at least that deep. Freestanding ground-level decks, including A-DIY kits that sit on included Tuff Block footings, are a different design, and the building official decides whether a floating deck is acceptable for your site.

Chicago O’Hare averages about 38 inches of snow a year, and north or northeast winds off Lake Michigan can add lake-effect snow closer to the shore. Deep frost and repeated freeze-thaw cycles follow, then humid summers with frequent thunderstorms. Clear snow with a plastic shovel, keep water draining away from the house and seal pressure-treated wood every one to two years.

Most Deerfield homeowners build from May through October, once the ground has thawed and dried out. Choose your kit and start the Village permit over the winter so delivery can follow the spring thaw. A-DIY Reserve holds today’s price with a $250 non-refundable deposit while you plan.

Pressure-treated wood kits come in 15 sizes: Standard 12x12, 12x18, 12x20, 12x24, 12x28, 16x16, 16x20, 16x24 and 16x28, plus Compact 6x12, 6x16, 6x20, 8x12, 8x16 and 8x20. Composite kits come in 9 sizes from 12x12 to 16x28 in Amazon Gray or Forest Wood. Custom sizes are available on request.

Yes. A-DIY ships by LTL freight to Deerfield and nearby communities such as Bannockburn, Riverwoods, Lincolnshire, Northbrook, Highland Park and Lake Forest. The carrier calls ahead to schedule curbside delivery, typically within 10–14 business days.

You can pay in full, split the cost into 0% payments over up to 8 months, or build now and pay later with Affirm, Klarna or Shop Pay, subject to approval. A-DIY Reserve also lets you lock in today’s price with a $250 non-refundable deposit.