Chicago requires a General Contractor License from City of Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB).
Source: City of Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB) · checked September 2026
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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings · checked September 2026
Average ROI at resale · Chicago
A mid-range decks across the Chicago 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 market.
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$8,000 to $25,000
Typical Decks projects in Chicago run $8,000 to $25,000. Mid-range projects in this region recoup about 98% at resale (Cost vs Value data).
Mid-range cost and resale value from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.
| Project | Cost | Resale Value | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck Addition | Wood | $18,090 | $16,733 | 93% |
| Deck Addition | Composite | $23,918 | $21,143 | 88% |
Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier.
Chicago ROI by year
| Year | ROI |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 68.2% |
| 2020 | 67.9% |
| 2021 | 66.9% |
| 2022 | 65.7% |
| 2023 | 37.1% |
| 2024 | 73.6% |
| 2025 | 98.4% |
Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2019 to 2025.
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