Decks
in Chicago Metro Area.

92.5%

Average ROI at resale · Chicago Metro Area · $18,090 in, $16,733 out

A mid-range decks across the Chicago Metro Area typically runs $18,090 at completion and returns $16,733 at resale — a 92.5% ROI according to 2025 Cost vs. Value data for the Chicago Metro Area market.

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What Decks Returns in Chicago Metro Area

Mid-range cost and resale value from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.

ProjectCostResale ValueROI
Deck Addition | Wood$18,090$16,73393%
Deck Addition | Composite$23,918$21,14388%

Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier.

Chicago Metro Area Market

9.4M
Residents
$75,000-$99,999
Median Income
$3,000 or More
Property Tax / yr

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    36+ Years in Business
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    Wood Dale, IL

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