Composite deck with pergola and wide steps built in Normal, Illinois

Home/Fencing & Decking

A backyard your family lives in all summer.

Deck Builders in Bloomington-Normal, IL

We build the composite and pressure treated decks, pergolas and fences that turn the back of your house into the part you use from April through October.

Outdoor living

What a new deck adds to your Bloomington-Normal home

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What we build

Decks, pergolas and fencing for Bloomington-Normal homes

01Decks and patios
Composite or treated, ground level or raised. We size it around your doors and your yard rather than dropping a rectangle off the back of the house and calling it done.
02Pergolas
Shade over the seating area, matched to the deck. Say the word early and we wire it for fans and lights while the posts are still open.
03Covered decks
A roof buys you April and October, not just July. Framed and finished so it reads as part of the house instead of an addition.
04Stairs and landings
Wide runs and proper landings, placed where you already walk into the yard rather than wherever the frame happened to end.
05Railings
Aluminum, black balusters or matching wood. Safe and up to code without looking like it was built to a code book.
06Fencing and gates
Chain link, privacy fence and gates, including drive gates wide enough to get the mower through without a three point turn.

Composite or pressure treated

Which deck material is right for your Bloomington-Normal home

01How long do you plan to stay in this house?

02How do you feel about staining and sealing it?

03What matters more on this project?

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Your answer

Let us help you choose

This is the conversation we have at every deck estimate in Bloomington-Normal. Answer three questions and we will tell you which material we would build for you, and what it costs you either way.

Composite

Costs more to build and almost nothing to own. No staining or sealing, it will not split or splinter, and it keeps its color instead of weathering gray. Best if you are staying put.

Pressure treated

Builds the same size deck for less, and you can stain it any color. Wood moves though. It will warp, split and crack, and it needs staining and sealing on a schedule.

Recent work

Decks and fences we have built in Bloomington and Normal

Composite deck with a white pergola in Bloomington, Illinois
Composite decking

Composite deck and pergola

Composite boards, a white pergola and aluminum rail, built for a yard that gets used.

Straight answers

Deck questions from Bloomington-Normal homeowners

Should I choose composite or pressure treated?

Use the picker above and you will have our answer in about ten seconds. The short version: composite if you are staying put, treated if budget is leading. We put both numbers on the same quote so you are comparing decks, not sales pitches.

How long does it take to build a deck?

It depends on the size, the height off the ground and the weather. You get the timeline in writing with your quote, and you will know the schedule before we start rather than after.

Can you add onto my existing deck?

Sometimes. It comes down to what the current frame and footings will carry. We look at the structure first and tell you honestly whether extending it is a good idea.

Do you build fences too?

Yes. Chain link, privacy fence and gates, including drive gates. Doing both together usually saves you a trip charge and gets the gate placed to work with your new stairs.

What does the two year warranty actually cover?

Our workmanship, on most projects. That means anything that fails because of how it was installed. Materials carry their own manufacturer warranty. We will tell you exactly what is covered on your project before you sign anything.

What is the best time of year to build?

We build year round in Bloomington-Normal, but spring fills up fast. Book the estimate early in the year and you are usually eating out there by summer.

Free estimate

Get your deck quoted in Bloomington-Normal

Tell us roughly what you want and where it goes. We come out, measure, and send a written quote with the costs and the timeline, so you know exactly what you are deciding on.

One visit is all it takes to stop guessing. Do it now and the grass out back becomes the reason people come over.

Would rather just call? (309) 287-9102

Call or text. It reaches Colby, not an answering service.

Draper Construction Services

1005 S Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704
Mon to Fri 8:30 to 4:30 · Sat by appointment
Licensed and insured in Illinois