Outdoor
Deck around mature trees
An outdoor platform shaped in response to the existing site.
Exterior remodeling
Outdoor living built with the house and landscape in mind
Decks, porches, screened spaces, and related exterior improvements should feel connected to the way the property is used—not added as an afterthought. The plan considers access, structure, circulation, materials, and finish details together.
Serving nearbyLake + McHenry Counties
Scope of work
What the project can include
Every home is different. The in-home consultation identifies which connected parts belong in your scope and which do not.
- 01New decks and replacement deck structures
- 02Porches, screened spaces, stairs, and railings
- 03Wood and low-maintenance material options
- 04Exterior doors, trim, carpentry, and painting
- 05Connections to yards, entries, and existing living areas
How the work moves
Three stages, one accountable team
Good sequencing keeps decisions from colliding with construction. The team defines the work before it starts, then communicates through each phase.
- 01
Read the property
Access, grade, existing structure, trees, views, and how people move between house and yard guide the first conversation.
- 02
Define the structure
Size, stairs, rails, materials, details, and permit requirements are resolved into a buildable scope.
- 03
Build for the weather
The crew focuses on sound structure, clean connections, safe circulation, and finish details suited to northern Illinois seasons.
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Homeowner feedback
What Google reviewers noticed about working with the team
Five-star Google feedback repeatedly points to communication, detailed work, reliable scheduling, and a clean finish.
Google review
Scott highlighted the quick response, skilled repair, preserved bamboo flooring, fair adjustment to the quote, and a job completed far sooner than expected.
Scott C.Floor repair
Five-star review · GoogleClear answers
Questions about decks, porches & outdoor living
Can you replace an existing deck?
Yes. The current structure and its connection to the home should be evaluated before deciding what can remain and what should be rebuilt.
Do you build deck stairs and railings?
Yes. Stairs, landings, guardrails, and handrails can be included as part of a new or replacement outdoor-living project.
Can you work around mature trees?
Some layouts can respond to existing trees, but long-term growth, drainage, structure, and safe clearances need to be considered before a design is chosen.
Do you also handle exterior painting and trim?
Yes. Exterior painting, doors, trim, and related carpentry can be discussed alongside a deck or porch project.
Connected work
Projects often reach into the next room
Interior & Exterior Painting
Interior and exterior painting, cabinet finishes, surface preparation, drywall repair, trim, doors, and touchups.
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Doors, Windows & Trim
Interior and exterior doors, window work, casing, baseboards, crown, hardware, and related repairs.
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Whole-Home Remodeling & Additions
Multi-room renovations, reconfigured living space, additions, interior-exterior updates, and coordinated finish work.
Explore serviceFree in-home consultation
Start planning your decks, porches & outdoor living
Tell Master Craft & Design what you want to change, where the home is located, and what matters most about the finished space.