Deck & Outdoor Living Builders in Libertyville, IL

A.M. Woodland, formerly Lotz Custom Carpentry, is a full-service general contractor based in Mundelein serving Libertyville and the greater Chicagoland area. We design and build custom decks, patios, pergolas and complete outdoor living spaces that are properly footed, flashed and tied into your home. One project manager runs your job from the first design conversation through the final walkthrough.

— The A.M. Woodland team

Every build, accountable.

One Accountable Project Manager

You are not handed off between salespeople and crews. A single project manager runs your job from design through final inspection and walkthrough, coordinating trades, deliveries and schedules. That means clear answers, consistent quality standards, and a build that stays on track. If you have a question about materials or timing, you know exactly who to reach.

Licensed, Insured And Permitted

Every project is permitted and inspected to code, and every subcontractor on site is licensed and insured. It protects your investment, keeps your build compliant with local requirements, and gives you documentation that holds up when it is time to sell your home. We handle the paperwork so you can focus on enjoying the finished space.

Built For Midwest Seasons

Freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads and humid summers punish outdoor structures. We engineer decks with proper footing depth, correct flashing details and solid attachment to your home so nothing shifts, sags or rots prematurely. It is the invisible work that decides whether a deck looks good for three years or twenty.

Custom Deck Construction

From ground-level platforms to multi-level elevated decks with stairs and railings, we build in the materials that suit your budget and maintenance preferences. Framing, footings and flashing are done right the first time, then finished with clean detail work you can see up close. The result is a deck that feels like part of the house, not an add-on.

Patios And Pergolas

A patio grounds your outdoor space and a pergola makes it usable on hot afternoons. We design and build both, integrating them with existing decks, walkways and landscaping so the whole yard flows together. Structures are anchored properly and detailed to shed water, which matters more in our climate than most homeowners realize.

Complete Outdoor Living Areas

If you are picturing a space for dining, entertaining and relaxing all season long, we can plan the entire footprint at once. Combining deck, patio and shade structures into one coordinated design avoids awkward transitions later and usually costs less than building piecemeal. One team, one plan, one accountable point of contact.

Consultation & Design

We listen, walk the space, and shape a plan around how you live — and your budget.

Detailed Proposal

A transparent scope and timeline, so there are no surprises once work begins.

Build & Manage

One project manager coordinates every trade and keeps you informed throughout.

Walkthrough & Warranty

We're not finished until every detail meets our standard — and yours.