Co-Owner Of Hard Decks Jayme
Co-Owner Of Hard Decks Andy

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Hard Decks is grateful for your interest in our decking services. We are excited to connect with you and discuss your upcoming project. If you have previously worked with us, we kindly request that you leave a review below. Your feedback is valuable and will help us improve our services. 

- Jayme Carlson & Andy Dawley, Owners of Hard Decks

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Real Reviews From Belvidere Homeowners Who Took the Leap - And Loved the Results

These are just a few of the hundreds of families that partnered with us and loved the results.

Jim McMahon
5/5

My wife and I learned about Hard Decks through the google app. We took a chance with them and got them out for a quote and were very pleased after getting two other quotes. We talked about our decking options and how to keep cost within our budget. The crew is very detailed in their work and I was very impressed at how diligent they work. 

Always willing to answer any questions we had. We are so happy that we went with them and I would recommend them for anyone looking to have any kind of deck added, improved or replaced. They responded to phone calls and email quickly. It looks great and we are completely satisfied. Thank you Jayme and Crew! Professional work. Jim & Jan Rockford IL

Response from the owner

Thanks Jim and Jan! So glad you are happy!
Toni Kruger
5/5

In 2023, Hard Decks installed our beautiful new deck. Recently, we faced some weather damage to one of our deck lights. Without hesitation, we reached out to Jayme and he promptly responded. He swiftly ordered the replacement part and installed it in record time. 

We really appreciate Hard Decks exceptional customer service and we highly recommend Hard Decks to anyone in need of quality deck installation and maintenance.

Response from the owner

Thank you Toni! Glad we could help!
Jory Anne W
5/5
Jayme, Andrew and the Hard Decks team were very professional. They completed our deck on time and were able make changes on the spot to suit our needs and applied credits where needed based on the new plan. they also cleaned up after themselves and we are very pleased with our new deck. I would definitely recommend them.

Response from the owner

Thank you! We can’t wait to see everything once the full backyard renovation is complete!

d

5/5
The entire process working with Hard Decks went incredibly well. The attention to quality & detail by every single team member could not have been better. My new deck exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend working with Jayme, Andy and their team.

Response from the owner

Thank you Debbie!
Heather S
5/5
Hard Decks did a beautiful job replacing our deck as well as helping to replace the sliding doors. They were prompt, professional, courteous, and in general a great pleasure to work with. Left a very clean job site at the end of each day and when the work was complete. Overall a wonderful experience.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much Heather!!

p

5/5

The team at Hard Decks makes the process of building or replacing your deck painless and worry free. From the first meeting to review the choices available to scheduling and completion are handled professionally. 

The entire team is knowledgeable, friendly, expand professional. I would highly recommend Hard zDecks for your project.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much Heather!!

t

5/5
Great company to work with. They have exceptional attention to details. We did a big outdoor kitchen project and we are more than thrilled with the result. I would recommend them to anybody.

Response from the owner

Thank you Tim, that was such a great project!

d

5/5

Special thanks out to one and all members of the Hard Decks crew and all the people working behind the scenes to make our deck replacement absolutely beautiful. The crew showed up every day with a plan and worked it flawlessly. 

Andy kept us informed of daily progress and made sure the work site was cleaned up and ready for the next day of work. Highly recommend this business to anyone interested in deck replacement.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much Darin! We love how it turned out too!
Casey Knoepfle
5/5

We had an unfortunate accident with a tree falling and destroying our deck. Jayme was incredibly easy to work with from the start. He was able to get over and start working on a plan to remove the old one and build a new composite deck within a few days. He listened to our requests, and offered a couple different options.

We never felt like we were pushed into more than we wanted or wanted to spend. They started the project within a reasonable amount of time, and the quality was exactly what we expected. I would highly recommend reaching out to Hard Decks if you are in the market for building or replacing your deck.

Response from the owner

Thank you Casey! We are glad we were able to help get you a whole new deck out of that mess!
Robert J
5/5

The Hard Deck crew replaced our front deck and ramp. We couldn’t be happier with the finished product. The composite decking and new railings look great! 

The crew was great to work with and were great with my mom when she had to use the ramp while they worked, that goes a long way in my book. Jayme was also very good to work with. He was very responsive through the whole process.

Response from the owner

Thanks Robert!

j

5/5
Jayme was wonderful to work with during the design. Andy and the crew were awesome to have around during the construction. They were patient with a landscaper that was trying to work in the same area simultaneously. The finished project was better than we could have imagined.

Response from the owner

Thank you! We can’t wait to see it once the landscaping is finished in the spring!

b

5/5

If I could give more than a 5 star review I would, Jamie , Andy and the crew did an unbelievable job on our decorators composite deck. They are very professional from start to finish and their workmanship shows in the pride that they have in their craft. 

I guarantee that you will be very happy and proud of your new deck. They are very good about answering any questions you have after completion.

Response from the owner

Thank you Bill!

t

5/5
I am extremely happy with my new deck! Hard Decks did an amazing job! They were all very professional and personable. I would highly recommend having a deck built by Hard Decks.

Response from the owner

Thanks Tracy!

m

5/5
We had a great experience with Hard Decks. They were helpful from start to finish. We highly recommend them!

Response from the owner

Thanks Mickey, you picked some great colors!
John
5/5
The guys at Hard Decks did a wonderful job removing our old rotting deck and installing the new deck. All work was so in a clean and timely manner, I would highly recommend the crew at Hard Decks for any new deck

Response from the owner

Thanks John!

k

5/5

Hard Decks did a very professional, beautiful job replacing my deck with a Trex composite deck and helping with related issues.Jayme, Andy, Shawn, and the rest of the team were very personable, detailed and precise in their work, and showed such a strong work ethic. They’re skilled carpenters who gave daily updates as to their progress. I’m so pleased with what they’ve done and would highly recommend them.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much Kathy!
Jacki K.
5/5
The experience with Hard Decks rebuilding our deck was fantastic from start to finish. Jayme, Andy, and the entire crew are respectful, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They’re great people and great carpenters. Our final result exceeded our expectations. I would recommend them 10 times over!

Response from the owner

Thank you Jacki, this is amazing to hear!

b

5/5
Hard Decks is that solid company that you can trust to do excellent work. They will work with your ideas and schedule to bring your vision into reality. Construction is very clean and precise. They also do windows and doors.

Response from the owner

Thank you!
eyefishification
5/5
We are very pleased with the work of Hard Decks. they are very courteous, on time and cleaned up after themselves and the quality of their product is superb

Response from the owner

Thank you!
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5/5

Jayme and crew rebuilt our treated deck with cedar. The end result was a beautiful deck, made by a company that is very skilled in carpentry. Demolition revealed rotten ledger boards, along with sheathing that was filled with moisture. 

These problems were the results of a deck being built originally without flashing. Jayme and Andy’s knowledge and expertise put our minds at ease as they addressed the problems, and gave us the deck we desired. 

We now have a beautiful and SAFE cedar deck, with a cable railing system that allows us an unobstructed view of our lake. Highly recommend Hard Decks.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much Dave!

m

5/5

The Hard Deck team installed our new deck late last year. Jamie and Andy were great to work with. All of the guys working on the Deck were obviously very skilled and hard working. They completed the project on time and with in our budget. We are finally looking forward to enjoying using it this coming spring. 

I did do my due diligence in getting three different quotations but it was a no brainer in choosing Hard Decks. If you’re looking at finally getting a new Composite Deck, look no further than Hard Decks. Mike Adams Machesney Park

Response from the owner

Thank you so much Mike!

p

5/5

We contacted other deck builders but were not satisfied due to their lack of customer service during the sales process. We asked for references from professionals in the construction industry and were told repeatedly to contact Hard Decks. From our first contact, we were treated with professional courtesy. 

Jayme arrived exactly on time to discuss our ideas and presented a well-prepared proposal that exceeded our needs. They worked with us to meet our scheduling needs. Andy and the team arrived on time on the agreed date and set to work. Communication was great! The team was friendly and worked quickly and efficiently. 

We could not be more pleased with the deck, as well as the knowledgeable and professional team at Hard Decks. The quality of their work and the results were absolutely the best I’ve experienced. If you’re looking for a new deck, don’t look any further!

Response from the owner

It was an absolute pleasure working with you Pete! Thank you so much for the kind words!