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Trusted Highland Park Deck Builders

Custom Decks, Patios, & Porches Since 2004

If you live in Highland Park and you’re dreaming of a better backyard, Archadeck of Chicagoland is here to help bring that vision to life. We've been building custom outdoor living spaces throughout Chicagoland in Highland Park, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Deerfield, and Northbrook. We design custom backyards that feel like a natural extension of your home, not an afterthought.

From timeless wood decks to low-maintenance composite decking, charming paver patios, screened porches, and custom pergolas, our team ensures your project enhances your home and lifestyle. As a full-service contractor, we handle everything from the initial design through final construction.

Large wooden deck with a covered pergola and adjacent paver patio and swimming pool in Highland Park, IL

Custom Outdoor Living in Highland Park

Your backyard is an extension of your home, which is why we take great pride in delivering a custom solution for all of our clients. As a custom deisgn & build contractor, we prioritize understanding how you want to use your space, whether that's for hosting friends and family, enjoying quiet afternoons in the sun, or improving your everyday functionality. Our team creates designs that align with our home and lifestyle.

Our Comprehensive Services in Highland Park:

Our Better Building by Design standard ensures that whether you are starting from scratch or revitalizing an existing space, the final result is cohesive, budget-conscious, and perfectly suited to your home.

The Archadeck Difference in Highland Park

We've been a trusted outdoor living contractor in Highland Park since 2004, transforming backyards into personal retreats. We are local contractors backed by the support and strength of a national brand, providing our clients with international designs and expert craftsmanship.

  • Accredited Reputation: We've built hundreds of custom outdoor spaces across Chicagoland, see what clients say bout working with Archadeck.
  • Bespoke Living Spaces: All of our designs are tailored to your home's architecture and your family's lifestyle.
  • Premium Materials: We build with high-quality materials, including natural wood, stone, and premium TimberTech composite decking.
  • Full-Service Contractor: Our team manages the permitting process with the Village of Highland Park.
  • Daily Updates: We keep you informed at every stage of construction with daily build updates.

Visit our Palatine Design Center

We invite you to visit our Palatine Design Center to meet with one of our design consultants to discuss your ideas, explore our materials, and experience our craftsmanship firsthand. Schedule a complimentary design consultation.


 Recent Projects Near Highland Park

From stunning composite decks to durable backyard patios and cozy screened porches, we've transformed hundreds of spaces in neighborhoods like yours. Gather inspiration by exploring our photo gallery.

Large two-story composite deck with white railings and lattice skirting on a Highland Park home
New wooden front porch with festive garland and steps on a Highland Park home in winter
Curved brick paver patio with retaining wall next to a red brick home in Highland Park, IL

Take the next step to a Better Backyard with Archadeck

If you’re searching for a trusted deck builder, patio contractor, or porch builder in Highland Park, we’d love to help you get started. Our consultative design process makes it easy to explore ideas, understand options, and design a custom outdoor space that enhances your home and lifestyle.

Schedule your free design consultation today or call us at 847-250-4100 and take the first step toward a better backyard.

Highland Park Decks, Patios & Outdoor Living Frequently Asked Questions

What does a custom deck actually cost in Highland Park?

Honest answer: it depends on what you build. Two decks the same square footage can land in very different places once you factor in elevation, railing, stairs, and whether you want extras like a pergola, built-in bench, or low-voltage lighting. A pressure-treated wood deck is the most budget-friendly starting point; a TimberTech composite deck build costs more upfront but rarely asks anything of you afterward. Rather than quote you a misleading "average," we measure, listen, and hand you a real number at your consultation—itemized, so you can see exactly where the dollars go.

Will I need a village permit, and who deals with it?

Almost certainly yes. The Village of Highland Park reviews decks, porches, and most structural patio work, and on the wooded or sloped lots common around here, they pay close attention to setbacks, drainage, and grading. You won't be the one chasing that paperwork. As a design-build contractor, we draw the plans, pull the permits, and meet the inspectors—handling the village process start to finish so it's one less thing on your plate.

How long will my backyard be a construction zone?

Most builds run a few days to a couple of weeks on-site, and a bigger multi-level deck or a deck-and-patio combination naturally takes longer than a straightforward rebuild. The bulk of the timeline actually happens before anyone shows up: design, material lead times, and permitting. Once we break ground, you'll get a build update every day, so you're never guessing what's happening in your yard or when the crew is back.

Is it crazy to start a deck in fall or winter?

Not at all—and a lot of our smartest clients do exactly that. Design and permitting can move forward through the colder months, which means your space is finished and waiting the moment the first warm weekend hits. You skip the spring scramble when everyone in the neighborhood is calling at once, and you get on the calendar sooner. We design and build year-round.

Wood or composite — what holds up better on the North Shore?

Both can be beautiful; the right pick is really about lifestyle. Cedar and pressure-treated pine give you that classic, warm look at a lower entry price, but they want regular cleaning, staining, and sealing to stay that way. TimberTech composite shrugs off our summer sun and our brutal freeze-thaw winters without sanding, staining, or sealing—just an occasional rinse. If you're someone who'd rather spend Saturdays on the deck than maintaining it, composite usually wins. Come see samples of both at our Palatine design center before you decide.

Can you do a deck and a paver patio together?

This is one of our favorite projects to design. A raised deck off the back door flowing down to a paver patio gives you genuinely different rooms outdoors—a spot to grill and dine up top, a lounge or fire-feature zone below. On Highland Park lots with grade changes or mature trees, that layered approach often makes far better use of the yard than a single flat surface. We'll design the transition so it feels intentional, not stitched together.

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Hear From Our Happy CLients

  • “The project went well. Especially the friendly carpenter, who was very nice and accommodating.” - Mark and Solange Jacobs
  • “Archadeck listened to us and created a plan that worked really well for us. We are thrilled with our new patio!” - Ann and Ed Maloney
  • “Professional staff. Very organized and neat. Always accessible when questions arose. We were the last project of 2011. Dave did a wonderful job putting the project together despite the cold. Some minor design changes were needed, was 'no problem' ...” - Susan Cutler

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