Commercial Rooftop Buildout
Complete restaurant/office rooftop space
Complete Rooftop Buildouts
Transforming a bare rooftop into a revenue-generating commercial space requires more than decking and railings. Restaurant patios need kitchen exhaust integration, grease duct enclosures, and fire suppression systems. Office terraces require electrical capacity for workstations and proper HVAC makeup air. Building amenities demand structural engineering for hot tubs, outdoor kitchens, and occupancy loads. Most contractors handle pieces—we deliver complete commercial buildouts.
Commercial rooftop projects in Chicago involve multiple city departments: Building permits, fire marshal approval, health department signoff for food service, and coordination with the alderman's office for outdoor dining licenses. We manage this entire process while engineering solutions that meet commercial code requirements—fire-rated penetrations, proper exhaust separation from air intakes, ADA-compliant access paths, and egress capacity for maximum occupancy.
The result is a turnkey commercial rooftop space ready for business on day one. Restaurant operators get patios with proper utility rough-ins for bar equipment and grilling stations. Property managers receive amenity decks that attract and retain tenants. Office tenants gain outdoor terraces that improve employee satisfaction. One contract, one timeline, one team accountable for the complete buildout.
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Darren Flynn
“Darren Flynn is the Managing Principal and founding member of Chicago Roof Deck & Garden, started in 2009. He has over 20 years of experience in residential, commercial and retail construction and shares the overall strategic and operating responsibility.”
Kevin Wojtas
“Kevin is a skilled Production Coordinator with extensive experience in the architecture and planning industry. He demonstrates competency across AutoCAD, landscaping, InDesign, public speaking, and sustainable design. He also serves as a media and communications specialist and holds a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.”
Rafal Leonczuk
“Rafal manages project timelines and coordinates between design and construction teams to ensure smooth project execution. His attention to detail and organizational skills help keep projects on track from start to finish.”