Garage Roof Decks
Converting garage rooftops to usable space
Transform Your Garage Into Urban Retreat
Chicago lots are tight, but that flat garage roof represents untapped potential—often 400 to 600 square feet of usable outdoor space sitting empty. Converting a garage top into a rooftop deck gives you private outdoor living in a city where ground-level yards are a luxury, adding functional square footage and real property value to your home.
Garage roof decks require serious structural work. Chicago code mandates a minimum 60 PSF live load capacity, verified by a licensed engineer. Most detached garages need foundation reinforcement—concrete work, steel framing, proper drainage integration, and fire-rated construction near property lines. We handle the engineering assessments, permit applications, and the structural upgrades needed to build safely and to code.
Access makes or breaks a garage deck. We design direct connections from your home—stair towers, bridges from upper floors, or exterior stairs with proper railings—so your rooftop space is convenient and safe to use daily, not just an afterthought you rarely visit.
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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.”
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.”