Rock Solid Builders, Inc. is an outdoor living construction company serving Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin since 2006. We specialize in custom decks, pergolas, gazebos, and screen rooms. We are the largest composite deck builder in our area specializing in both Trex and TimberTech products. We also have been voted as "The Best Deck Builder" in McHenry County by the readers of the Northwest Herald newspaper for 13 years in a row!
Our promise to you is to demonstrate our goals of Quality, Service, Commitment, and Value throughout the entire construction process. Please feel free to visit our website at www.rocksolidbuildersinc.com to learn more. We also welcome you to schedule an appointment to visit our Deck Design Center at our office in McHenry after receiving your free estimate. You can reach us at (815)363-7133 to schedule your estimate appointment. We look to hearing from you!
It was fantastic. I have another project that they will be doing for me soon.
Description of Work: They did some finish work on my back screened-in porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Brian F.
10/2017
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
I am going to use them. They are going to start next week. The estimate was free. They are going to leave the framing and do some repairs. I felt like they were a good company. They are reputable. They told me they were working 3 months out. That was why I first contacted them in May. They are in line with the others for price. We did have a little problem in the beginning. They did not return my phone calls. I had to call them to find out what was going on. Everything is fine now.
Description of Work: They gave me an estimate for resurfacing the deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert T.
09/2017
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
It went without a hitch. Workers always started on time and were very customer oriented. The office personnel were very helpful in helping us pick out wood, colors, and answering any questions that we had concerning the build. They took care of everything from permits to cleaning up debris that was left over from the job. Everyone was very professional in their approach to the job.
Description of Work: Installed a 500sq Ft deck with a pergola, steps, and a raised bar. They attached it to a concrete back porch. It was done in two colors and deck was cut at angles along with enclosing the bottom of the deck with skirting. Deck was done with Trex decking.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Marge C.
09/2017
5.0
decks, picture framing
 + 0 more
It was a pleasure working with Rock Solid Builders. They were professional in every respect, punctual, and attentive to my questions. The job was compketed on time without delay. The yard was cleaned every day and at the end of the job, left in excellent condition. I highly recommend this company and Alec and Rocco are tryly master carpenters. Thank you
Description of Work: Rebuild deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
maureen P.
06/2017
5.0
decks, picture framing
 + 0 more
Rock Solid Builders is very professional. The installers were here promptly while working on the deck. Had a minor flaw and have been very responsive.
Description of Work: new trex deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
Cliff G.
04/2017
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
The price was reasonable based on research and other quotes from nearby contractors. Both the office personnel and carpenters were very professional and responsible. The work performed was done both with high quality and efficient. They also did a very good job not creating a mess during and after construction. We are very happy with the results.
Description of Work: We had a 15' x 10' deck installed over a portion of out existing patio. We used treated pine lumber for the decking and the material looks great.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Madeline J.
04/2017
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
Working with all the folks at RS Builders was a great experience. During installation, the head carpenter worked with us on a daily basis to make the finished product exactly what we wanted. We couldn't be happier with the end results.
Description of Work: Replacement of our old deck with a few modifications to design and materials. We decided to use treated pine with trex railings.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
Patrick C.
04/2017
5.0
decks, sunrooms
 + 0 more
We got estimates from 3 highly rated contractors for this project. They were all competitive on the basic deck but the other two would only give ranges for the screen room option, which seemed quite high. RSB provided a detailed estimate for everything for a price I felt was very good. They stuck to their proposal throughout the project with the only change order being a small upgrade of the deck balusters that I requested. RSB worked with me to get HOA approval for the new room, and they took care of all permitting needed. They made the project relatively stress free from that perspective. The work started when scheduled and I was extremely pleased with the quality of the work Robb (lead carpenter) and his crew did. They showed up like clockwork every morning, worked through the day, and did a thorough clean up at the end of every day. Robb was very helpful whenever I had questions. I was home for most of the construction so was able to watch what they were doing and was very impressed with their attention to detail. We had the work done during the winter so the weather wasn't always the nicest but they didn't cut any corners. They had a couple of subs (electrical and roofing) which RSB managed and made sure the work was done correctly. All in all we love our new deck and screen room and would highly recommend Rock Solid for a similar project.
Description of Work: We had Rock Solid replace our 25 year old deck, enlarging it in the process and adding a screen room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
John M.
03/2017
5.0
decks, sunrooms
 + 0 more
Rock Solid Builders (RSB) exceeded my expectation. I own 6 rental properties and a small hotel. I have had numerous dealings with contractors over the years. Some of those contractors were good and some not so good. But RSB is in a league of their own. Dealing with them was straight forward. They never tried to upcharge us or to come back to us during the build and say we found something we didn’t expect and now we have to charge you more. Everyone from the owners to the workers were friendly and professional. We booked our project in the fall with a start date of February 1st the following year. Having dealt with contractors in the past and knowing that they were building in the winter we never thought they would actually start on the start date they gave us. But they did! That in itself was amazing. In addition they were on time each and every day of the 3 plus week project. I am retired so I was able to watch them work. The quality of their work was first rate. They corrected numerous short comings to our existing framework. I am sure that other contractors would have installed the decking without correcting the short comings. The finished project looks great and is built to last. I could go on and on about what great work they did and how highly I think of RSB. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to have a deck built. Thank you RSB.
Description of Work: We had our old pressure treated upper deck, stairs, lower deck and walkway replaced with Trex. We also had Rock Solid Builders add a Trex rainescape drainage system to our upper deck to our lower deck could be turned into a screened in porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Annette Y.
02/2017
5.0
decks, sunrooms
 + 0 more
Very well. We never thought that you could build a deck in the middle of winter but it all went very smoothly. They worked through some pretty cold and windy winter weather. Once it was all done there were a few details that my husband wanted to discuss and the folks at RSB were more than willing to do anything they could to make sure we were fully satisfied even after receiving the final payment on the project. We're very impressed and would recommend them highly.
Description of Work: Our old wood deck was falling apart and I originally called Rock Solid Builders to get a quote on laying Trex decking on our existing deck frame. My husband had considered building a larger deck and screen room for a few years so he talked with Butch several times to lay out some options and after several visits and drawings, we were ready to go. Now we have a gorgeous deck and large screen room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Patrick M.
09/2016
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
I selected Rock Solid Builders (RSB) from their web site which stood out from all other deck builders and contractors in the multi-county area. It was different in so many ways but most notably it had a lot of photos of completed projects. From the beginning of engaging RSB through completion of the project they were amazingly professional and predictable. They showed up when they made appointments on time. The emailed back or phoned back exactly when they said they would. They got permits on time. Material showed up on time. No issue with their labor teams. The owner came and was instrumental with his ideas for helping us decide on a design we were thrilled with. The estimate was reasonable. They are busy which is a good thing - they quoted a date three months from when we signed the contract and they started the project one day earlier than their estimate. Their office/admin staff was prompt, courteous and highly professional with well written and thorough communications, documents, etc. and always on time. The project itself was difficult not only because it was construction on a very steep hill but also angles and line ups were tedious. They completed the project on time and it looks fantastic. Their workers did no damage in the construction process either from materials on the grass or any other issues. They left like they had never been there except for the completed deck and stairs. We were actually out of town during the construction process and they sent photos of the ongoing work to us to make sure we were happy with progress and to ensure there were no issues. I will definitely use them again. There is nothing better than hiring a contractor that does exactly, predictably what they say they will do, on time, on budget, on quality, on scope and on-value per your expectations. I wish there were more superlatives I could use on their behalf because, honestly, I am still a bit shocked at what an end-to-end great job they did.
Description of Work: Gave an estimate and architectural drawing, provided ideas, completed steep stairs with a 12x12 deck from higher ground down to a beach.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
Dawn D.
08/2016
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
RSB did a great job. Everyone I worked with was very professional. They kept us appraised of the timeline and progress of the project. We couldn't be happier with the new deck.
Description of Work: Demo of 6'X8' deck and stairs. Removed all old material from site. Built new 18'X8' deck and stairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,840
Brenda B.
08/2016
5.0
decks, sunrooms
 + 0 more
It went excellently. This company, all the way from the office to the workers, is amazing. They responded immediately to any question or email. The workers were very nice and did such a great job. They took care of the design and getting permits. It was seamless. The finished product was better than we imagined and they left the area clean. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Deck replacement and screen room addition
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18
Dave R.
05/2016
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
We cannot say enough good things about Rock Solid Builders and their employees. They helped us plan the project, got permits for it, got materials and built it exactly as the project plans specified. The carpenters, Ron and Josh, arrived 15 minutes before work was to start every day. Their work was top notch and timely. The whole project proceeded exactly according to schedule. We are very pleased with the final results and would highly recommend this company to others in the area who are considering deck work.
Description of Work: Rock Solid Builders demolished an old deck, hauled away the debris and built a brand new deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
Margaret M.
05/2016
5.0
decks, sunrooms
 + 0 more
I first contacted Rock Solid Builders because I was considering building a custom screen room on my deck. They reviewed all the possible options and confirmed some of the difficulties I expected (low hanging phone lines, proximity to existing shrubbery, etc.). Given this and my uncertainty about how the space would be used, they strongly recommended that I find a kit because it would keep the costs low. After much delay, I was able to find a screen room kit that I liked. They assembled and installed the aluminum 10-ft x 12-ft fully-screened room on my deck as they promised. I was very pleased at the time they took to review my options, and it was easy to communicate with their office. They cleaned up their work site well, including removing the large quantity of cardboard and the shipping pallets. And they returned a neat stack of assembly and maintenance instructions.
Description of Work: Assembled a screen room kit on top of an existing deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$975
William R.
05/2016
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
Outstanding service and professionalism. Great quality.
Description of Work: Built a new cedar wood deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Mary S.
04/2016
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
Rock Solid Builders was great to work with from the start. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to work with us on the design to get it just right. They were quick to respond to any questions we had and always kept us updated on the progress. The team they sent out was punctual, friendly, very professional, and always made sure to clean up the work area at the end of each day. We've had many compliments on the quality of the work they did. We couldn't be happier with our new deck and would highly recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Tore down existing deck and built a larger, multilevel deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Scott T.
03/2016
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
We were very impressed by RSB. They handled all the permits and dealt all our procrastinating and last-minute changes easily. The materials and carpenters all showed up on time and built a good look, "rock solid" deck. We'd definitely recommend them for anyone looking for composite decking.
Description of Work: Rock Solid Builders (RSB) removed our existing nasty builder-grade wood deck and constructed a new Trex composite unit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
KEVIN R.
03/2016
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
Since most people read only the first couple lines, I'll say it now.....these guys are the best around. From the very first contact with Anna and Butch their professionalism, communication and follow thru were outstanding. We first were going to replace only damaged/rotted portions of the deck but once underway we realized the best option would be a complete tear-off and rebuild. Butch quoted a very reasonable price and we ended up with a beautiful 100% new deck for not much more than our original estimate. There was also an appearance issue with the final product (we selected lattice and you could see some of the framing under the deck). Butch agreed with our observations and wanted to make sure we were 100% happy with the project so he had one of his crew (Alec) work extra time to alter things slightly so we ended up with nothing visible under the deck. They did this at no additional cost to us! Their 3-man crew (Alec, Rocco and Sean) were all personable and did great work. Bottom line.....if you're looking for a company that provides a good final product, is great with communicating and followup and puts you the customer first, then Rock Solid is who you should call. (Note: we used the TrexDeck material on our deck. If you use the TrexDeck there are lots of options so take your time and research what you'd like in your final product.)
Description of Work: Complete replacement of 18 year old deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20,000
Shirley N.
02/2016
5.0
deck cleaning, decks
 + 0 more
I was very impressed with the work that was done. It was very cold out but they worked with no problems. I tried not asking question while they were working but when I did they were very nice and always answered them. After completing the deck the work site was cleaned and my new deck is gorgeous. I cant wait for spring so I can start enjoying my deck. Rock Solid Builders are great. All the employees are so helpful from the first step to the last. Phone calls and emails are always returned promptly. Rock Solid Builders you rock.
Description of Work: Demo of old decking, rails and steps and removed all old materials from the site. Leveled the framing. Built the new steps in the same location as before. Using Trex Transcend to replace the decking, stair treads, stair risers, and one row of fascia to wrap entire perimeter of the deck. Railings were installed with 4x4 post sleeves, post skirts, post caps and 2x2 balusters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,285
Bill D.
01/2016
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
Was in contact till complete. Project went great, completed in one day. Workers were professional. I was sent an overpayment refund before I was expecting. RSB is a class AAA operation, we would definitely use them again and recommend them at any opportunity.
Description of Work: Removed deck facia installed incorrectly by a different contractor. Installed new facia in a way it will not warp. Hauled off scrap from work site.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Response from Rock Solid Builders Inc
Dear Valued Angie's List Member, Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. We appreciate your business and your kind words. Sincerely, Anna Wuchter Owner Rock Solid Builders, Inc. 4131 W. Orleans St. McHenry, IL 60050 ph: 815.363.7133 fx: 815.363.9956
Xiu W.
11/2015
5.0
deck cleaning, decks, contractors
 + 1 more
Rock Solid Builders offered the best contractor experience I've ever had. From first contact, to design of the deck, to getting approvals and finally the actual building process, they were far and above our expectations. From initial estimate gathering, Anna answered all emails very promptly and we were able to hammer out a lot of details in a short amount of time. The approval process was smooth, and we were also very pleased with the construction process. The carpenters arrived on time every day, they addressed any issues that came up very quickly and came up with creative solutions, and they even finished a few days early. We're very happy with the end result, it is more beautiful than we imagined. We will definitely hire them again when we need something else built that they handle.
Description of Work: Build us a custom Trex deck with underdeck storage
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$42,000
Response from Rock Solid Builders Inc
Dear Valued RSB Customer, Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a detailed review. We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with the service we provided and most importantly, your finished Trex deck. We hope you and your family enjoy your new outdoor living space for many, many years to come. Thank you again for the review and also your business! Sincerely, Anna Wuchter Owner Rock Solid Builders, Inc. 4131 W. Orleans St. McHenry, IL 60050 ph: 815.363.7133 fx: 815.363.9956 [Hyperlink Removed]
Carol L.
08/2015
5.0
decks, basement remodeling
 + 0 more
Once again, Rock Solid Builders delivered! I cannot begin to express how happy we are! From owners Butch and Anna, to our project lead Paul and his crew down, to their subcontractors.....RSB delivered in every aspect. Easy to work with, RSB listened to our needs and requirements for this build, came up with plans that exceeded those needs, and and went beyond in executing those plans. Changes were made during the build and we were amazed at how easily RSB accepted the changes and made them happen for us. RSB is all about pleasing the client and you don't find that philosophy to easily these days. It was a pleasure having RSB in our home. We cannot thank Butch, Anna, Paul and the rest of RSB for making this a painless process. We highly recommend you!
Description of Work: Basement refinishing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$32,000
Response from Rock Solid Builders Inc
Dear Valued Angie's List Member, Thank you for your repeat business from your Trex decks last year to your basement finishing project this year. You are always a pleasure to work with. We are glad to hear that you are satisfied with your completed basement project and the service we provided. We hope you enjoy your new spaces for many years to come. Thank you again for your business and also for taking the time to review our business on Angie's List. Sincerely, Anna Wuchter Owner Rock Solid Builders, Inc. 4131 W. Orleans St. McHenry, IL 60050 ph: 815.363.7133 fx: 815.363.9956 www.RockSolidBuildersInc.com
Earl C.
08/2015
5.0
deck cleaning, decks
 + 0 more
It was a wonderful experience from the beginning to the end. Rock Solid was very detail to give updates on when they were starting and the process. The men working on the deck were very professional. In fact our neighbor was very impressed that he asked for a quote for his deck. I am truly happy with the work they performed. I am enjoy my deck!!
Description of Work: Replaced old decking floor on the first & second floor deck with Trex and installed the Trex Rain Escape Deck Drainage it will no longer rain in the downstairs screen porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000
Response from Rock Solid Builders Inc
Dear Angie's List Member, We are happy to hear you are satisfied with your completed project and the service we provided. Thank you for taking the time to review us on Angie's List. We appreciate your business and hope you enjoy your outdoor living space for many years to come. Sincerely, Anna Wuchter Owner Rock Solid Builders, Inc. 4131 W. Orleans St. McHenry, IL 60050 ph: 815.363.7133 fx: 815.363.9956 www.RockSolidBuildersInc.com
chris L.
08/2015
5.0
deck cleaning, decks, contractors
 + 1 more
Rock Solid Builders (Alec and Rocco) were our installation team. They were on time every day and were extremely professional. They were very pleasant, and did meticulous work. They finished our deck in a day less than anticipated, and it is absolutely beautiful! The whole process with Rock Solid was great, from the estimate process, to signing the contract, through them handling the permit work for us, and all the way to the fantastic, finished product. We are extremely pleased. Kudos to Rock Solid Builders for their professionalism and quality.
Description of Work: Rock Solid Builders replaced our old wood deck with a new, maintenance-free Trex deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,550
Response from Rock Solid Builders Inc
Dear Valued Angie's List Member, Thank you very much for your business and also for taking the time to review us. We greatly appreciate it and hope you enjoy your new low-maintenance Trex deck for many years to come. Thanks again! Sincerely, Anna Wuchter Owner Rock Solid Builders, Inc. 4131 W. Orleans St. McHenry, IL 60050 ph: 815.363.7133 fx: 815.363.9956 www.RockSolidBuildersInc.com
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FAQ
Rock Solid Builders Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Rock Solid Builders Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Rock Solid Builders Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Rock Solid Builders Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Rock Solid Builders Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Rock Solid Builders Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Rock Solid Builders Inc offers warranties.
Rock Solid Builders Inc offers the following services: Decks, Pergolas, Gazebos, Screen Rooms, Porches