Kildeer has large wooded lots and estate-style homes, and that shapes how we approach deck repair here. That means long perimeter fences, which changes the prep more than the stain.
In western Lake County, where Kildeer sits, the variable is shade. Sunny decks gray and dry out; shaded ones stay green. We treat each side of the same deck accordingly.
Staining over a rotted board is a waste of stain. It also hides the problem for a year until someone puts a foot through it. Replacing a handful of boards before staining is cheap, and new cedar or treated boards blend in well once everything is stained the same tone. We also re-drive popped nails and swap them for screws so they stop lifting.
Homeowners here also ask us about Deck sealing in Kildeer, Pergola & gazebo staining in Kildeer and Deck cleaning in Kildeer. See everything on the Kildeer service area page, or read the full deck repair guide. We also cover nearby Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove and Barrington.
Text a photo of your deck or fence and get a number back. Include your town and a rough size.
Text (224) 944-8652Details on the pricing page.
New wood is lighter than 15-year-old wood. Once the deck is cleaned, brightened and stained together, a semi-transparent or semi-solid stain evens it out. With a clear sealer, new boards will show for a season.
Usually. Most wobbly rails are loose post connections, and through-bolting or adding blocking fixes them. If the post itself is rotted at the base it gets replaced.
Two to four weeks in spring and early fall, which are the busiest windows. Midsummer usually has more availability. Text photos and your town and we will give you a date with the quote.
No. Kildeer is inside Lake County, and we cover the whole county from Libertyville with no trip charge.
Text a photo of the wood. Quotes usually come back the same day.
Text a photo of your deck or fence and get a number back. We answer Mon–Sat 7am–7pm.
Lake CountyFence & Deck Restoration