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Add a deck to your Palatine backyard on your own schedule. A-DIY delivers professionally engineered, ready-to-assemble wood and composite deck kits curbside across Palatine and the Northwest Suburbs, with framing, decking, Tuff Block footings and hardware included. A drill is the only tool you need.
Searching “deck builders near me” in Palatine brings up contractors serving the whole Northwest Suburbs, and the best ones book up early for summer. Compare hiring a deck contractor, going traditional DIY and using a deck kit to see which matches your budget and timeline.
A Palatine deck contractor handles the design, Village permit, inspections, framing and cleanup. It suits raised, attached or multi-level decks and yards with tricky grades. Get a few written quotes and confirm who will prepare the plat of survey markup and site plan.
Pick up lumber and hardware from a local supplier and handle the design, spans, cuts and layout yourself. It works best for experienced DIYers with their own tools and time to spare.
Smart ChoiceProfessionally engineered deck kits in 15 wood and 9 composite sizes, delivered to your Palatine home with labeled components, Tuff Block footings and hardware. Build it yourself with a drill or hire local help to put it together.
I am far from a handyman but the wife wanted a deck in the backyard and I couldn’t see myself dishing out $20,000 for someone to come build it for us. I ended up seeing an ad for this company and was blown away by the price and ease of install. 2 of our neighbours ended up ordering as well!
Engineered for
15,000+ lbs
Assembles in a
few hours
Grade 1 Treated &
Kiln-Dried Lumber
Professional-grade
structural system
5-year structural
warranty
Engineered for
15,000+ lbs
Assembles in a
few hours
Grade 1 Treated &
Kiln-Dried Lumber
Professional-grade
structural system
5-year structural
warranty
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Rich, natural-looking colors designed to deliver the look of wood with a more refined finish.
No sanding, staining, or sealing required
Built to stay beautiful season after season with less upkeep.
Structural, stain & fade warranty on composite boards.
A higher-end option for homeowners who want less maintenance and more convenience.
Homeowners who want the look of wood without the regular upkeep.
Watch real homeowners assemble their DIY deck kits, step by step. See how the pre-engineered components fit together without hiring a contractor.
Built solo in about six hours, six weeks postpartum
A customer assembles a complete A-DIY deck on her own, six weeks postpartum, in about six hours.
Built solo in about six hours, six weeks postpartum
A customer assembles a complete A-DIY deck on her own, six weeks postpartum, in about six hours.
A 12x20 deck kit that goes together like Lego
A customer assembles the 12 x 20 A-DIY deck kit and compares the process to building a Lego set.
Why we finally added a deck
A customer explains why they added a deck to their backyard and which A-DIY kit they used.
A deck built in two days
A customer builds an A-DIY deck over two days and recommends the kit to anyone shopping for a new deck.
Creating a dream backyard with a kit shipped to the door
A customer transforms their backyard with a custom A-DIY deck kit delivered to their door.
A DIY deck walkway for better backyard flow
A customer builds a deck walkway as part of a backyard makeover, to improve how the space connects.
From overgrown patio to deck extension
A customer turns an overgrown patio area into a deck extension using an A-DIY kit.
Almost hired a contractor, built it instead
A customer explains why they chose an A-DIY kit over hiring a contractor to build their deck.
A 16x20 deck that transformed a backyard
A customer builds a 16 x 20 composite A-DIY deck and shows how one project changed their backyard.
A finished deck that looks the part
A customer shares their completed A-DIY deck, chosen because they wanted something that looked beautiful.
Satisfying to assemble, and the result shows
A customer describes assembling their A-DIY deck and the finished result.
A deck kit customized to 18 x 28 feet
A customer customizes an A-DIY deck kit to 18 x 28 feet for their backyard.
A-DIY deck built for the Maker's Mark activation in Orlando
An A-DIY deck assembled on site for the Maker's Mark brand activation in Orlando.
Another finished A-DIY deck
A customer's completed A-DIY deck: fresh lumber and a finished backyard space.
Palatine sits northwest of Chicago and well inland from Lake Michigan, so lake-effect snow is uncommon, but winters still bring snow, deep frost and freeze-thaw cycles, and summers are humid with strong thunderstorms. Plan for all four before choosing materials and a foundation.
Built for four-season Palatine backyardsNearby O’Hare averages about 38 inches of snow a season. Applicable A-DIY configurations are engineered to hold up to 15,000 lbs when properly assembled and supported. Push snow off with a plastic shovel rather than piling it on the deck.
Palatine’s deck handout calls for concrete piers at least 42 inches below grade where decks attach to a frost-protected structure. Freestanding A-DIY kits sit 15–17 inches off the ground on Tuff Block footings; recheck level each spring.
The area averages roughly 38 inches of precipitation a year, much of it from spring and summer storms. Choose a spot that drains away from the house and keep airflow under the deck.
Seal pressure-treated wood every one to two years to limit checking and graying, or choose composite decking for a surface that never needs staining.
Average yearly snowfall at nearby O’Hare (1991–2020)
Pier depth for attached decks in Palatine’s deck handout
Average yearly precipitation at O’Hare
Engineered load rating for applicable A-DIY decks
Palatine homeowners usually build between May and October. The Village requires a permit and inspections for every new deck, so plan and apply over the winter to be ready when the weather turns.
Measure, pick a size and material, gather your plat of survey and lock in today’s price.
Apply for the permit, wait for the thaw and schedule delivery.
Mild, dry stretches make for an easy weekend build.
Enjoy the deck all summer, then seal wood before the first snow.
A-DIY Reserve: a non-refundable $250 deposit holds today’s price for a future delivery date you choose.
Select an available deck size, pressure treated or composite surface and applicable options.
Confirm the available space, ground conditions, slope, proposed height, drainage and delivery access.
Contact the local building department and select a suitable foundation system for the property.
The coordinated components are delivered to the property.
Complete the assembly yourself or hire a local handyman.
Arrange any inspections or final approvals required by the municipality.
Each A-DIY deck kit arrives as one coordinated system packed in a crate, so the only tool you supply is a drill. The driver bit is included.
Tuff Block footings for a stable, freestanding base.
Heavy-duty 6x6 beams and 2x8 joists spaced 13–14 inches on center.
Pre-sealed 5.5-inch pressure-treated boards or composite boards.
Galvanized, corrosion-resistant screws and brackets, plus the driver bit.
Every component is marked so you know where it goes.
A printed guide plus an online 3D instructional app.
Structural layout, beam and joist sizes and post locations for your permit questions.
Deck specialists by phone and live chat from order to final board.
Kits assemble 15–17 inches off the ground. Add steps, railings or a longer post kit with bracing for a raised deck, or ask about a size that isn’t listed. Our deck specialists will help you plan the right layout for your yard.
An A-DIY deck may be installed over sloped or uneven ground by adjusting the supporting post heights to establish a level deck surface.
Supported configurations may be elevated to approximately 40 inches using the appropriate posts, foundations and bracing.
Depending on the height and configuration, the project may also require:
Depending on the property, configuration and local approval, suitable systems may include:
Illinois has no single statewide residential code, so each village sets its own rules. Palatine requires a permit to build or replace a deck, and its deck handout says all decks must comply with Section R507 of the 2021 International Residential Code. Zoning setbacks and lot coverage are reviewed with each application.
Rule of thumb: in Palatine, every new or replacement deck needs a Village building permit, a plat of survey and inspections.
General guidance for Palatine-area decks
*Palatine lists building or replacing a deck as work that requires a permit, with no small-deck exemption, so the IRC exemption doesn’t apply here. Decks under 16 in. above grade must still sit at least 2 ft from side and rear lot lines.
Village of PalatineBuilding Permits & Inspections in the Community Development Department reviews deck permits. Applications need a dimensioned plat of survey, site plan and construction details, and inspections include pier holes, rough framing for decks 48 inches or less above grade and a final.
Cook CountyArlington Heights, Schaumburg, Rolling Meadows, Inverness and Barrington set their own permit rules, forms and fees. Homes in unincorporated areas apply to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning.
State of IllinoisIllinois has no single statewide residential building code. Cities, villages and counties adopt their own, usually an edition of the International Residential Code with local amendments, so always check with the office that covers your address.
Confirm setbacks, lot coverage and any HOA approval for your lot.
Mark the deck on a dimensioned plat of survey and add construction details. A-DIY engineering diagrams can help.
Apply to the Village of Palatine’s Building Permits & Inspections staff.
Book the inspections your permit requires, such as framing and final.
Our deck specialists can help you plan size, height and placement before you apply.
Yes. Engineering diagrams for applicable A-DIY configurations show dimensions, structural layout, beam and joist sizes and post locations to support your application. Your department may still ask for a survey, site plan or stamped documents.
Requirements change and can differ between neighboring municipalities. Always confirm current rules with your local building department before you build.
A-DIY ships deck kits by LTL freight to homes throughout Palatine and nearby communities such as Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Rolling Meadows, Inverness and Barrington. The carrier calls ahead to schedule curbside delivery, typically within 10–14 business days.
Choose from 15 pressure-treated and 9 composite deck kit sizes, talk with a deck specialist about your yard and get a professionally engineered deck kit delivered anywhere in Palatine and the Northwest Suburbs.
Coordinated, labeled components with engineering diagrams.
Typically within 10–14 business days.
Phone and live chat support from planning to the final board.
Prefer to talk? Call our deck specialists at 1 (786) 358-2872
