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Core Improve

We specialize in professional deck and fence building, repair, power washing, and staining.

Awards & recognition

  • Fastest Growing 2026 awardFastest Growing2026
5.0
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Min project
$1k+
Employees
10–49
Founded
2014
HQ
Des Plaines, Illinois

About

Core Improve is a family-owned Illinois contractor with 20+ years of experience. They specialize in professional deck and fence building, repair, power washing, and staining. Serving 8 counties, they offer 100% insured services and free project quotes to elevate your outdoor spaces.

I'm the owner of Core Improve, a family-owned and fully insured contracting company with more than 20 years of hands-on experience serving homeowners and businesses throughout Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, and Boone counties in Illinois.

My team and I specialize in building and repairing decks and fences, handling structural repairs, complete replacements, power washing, and professional staining to help protect and extend the life of your outdoor spaces. Over the years, we've also helped clients with concrete cleaning, interior painting, and commercial storefront improvements.

I believe every project starts with understanding your goals, which is why I offer free on-site evaluations and no-obligation estimates. Whether you're planning a repair, an upgrade, or a complete replacement, I'm committed to delivering quality workmanship, honest communication, and results you can count on. If you'd like to discuss your project, feel free to call or email my office to get started.

Who they work with

  • Suburban Homeowners: Single-family homeowners located in the Chicago metropolitan area and surrounding suburbs across 8 Illinois counties (Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, and Boone).

  • Outdoor Space Renovators: Property owners looking to build, replace, or repair decks, pergolas, and fences, or add functional upgrades (built-in lighting, multi-level designs, outdoor kitchen integrations).

Service lines

  • Deck Building and Repair100%
  • Deck Repair100%
  • Deck Staining100%
  • Fence Staining and Repair100%

Client size split

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Industries served

  • Deck Building & Repair Services

Listed under

5.0

Based on 1 verified review

Quality5.0
Schedule5.0
Cost5.0
Willingness to refer5.0

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Sam Billings Verified User· Marketing team· Infotech· Sep 2026

Excellent experience with Core Improve

5.0
Service undisclosedProject size undisclosedTimeline undisclosed

Background

We just had 2 decks and a front porch cleaned, several boards replaced, sanded, and stained, and the results exceeded our expectations. Core did an outstanding job from start to finish. They responded quickly to review the project and provide a quote. The team was friendly, professional, and handled last-minute requests with ease. I look forward to exploring other services Core Improve has to offer.

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The Work

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Services

Focus areas offered by Core Improve.

  • Deck Building and RepairOffered
  • Deck RepairOffered
  • Deck StainingOffered
  • Fence Staining and RepairOffered

Locations

Headquarters

Des Plaines, Illinois

United States

871 North Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016, 60016

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