Deck Restoration & Refinishing Indian Creek, IL

Deck restoration for Indian Creek homes

Indian Creek has a small village of 1970s ranches and split-levels, and that shapes how we approach deck restoration here. That means original treated decks from the first builds, which changes the prep more than the stain.

In central Lake County, where Indian Creek sits, the variable is shade. Sunny decks gray and dry out; shaded ones stay green. We treat each side of the same deck accordingly.

A lot of the older decks in Lake County are cedar from the 1980s and 1990s, and a lot of them are sound underneath a bad finish. Restoration is usually a fraction of the cost of replacement. We will tell you plainly when a deck is past saving, but most are not.

How the job goes in Indian Creek

1. Assess and quoteWe identify what finish is on the deck, how many layers, and whether any boards need replacing before refinishing.
2. StripA sodium-hydroxide or solvent stripper, depending on the finish, dwells and lifts the old coating. Stubborn areas get scraped and a second application.
3. SandHorizontal boards get an orbital sand at 60 to 80 grit to remove residue and raised grain. Rails and spindles are hand-sanded as needed.
4. Brighten and dryThe brightener neutralizes the stripper and restores tone. Then the deck dries for two to three days.

Other work we do in Indian Creek

Homeowners here also ask us about Fence cleaning in Indian Creek, Deck repair in Indian Creek and Dock & pier staining in Indian Creek. See everything on the Indian Creek service area page, or read the full deck restoration guide. We also cover nearby Hawthorn Woods, Buffalo Grove and Long Grove.