Decks, covered patios, screened porches, and full outdoor setups, designed to fit your home and how you actually spend time outside. Not something that looks good for a week. Something that works for years.
They get designed without thinking through how the space will actually be used. We take a different approach. Before we build anything, we focus on how you plan to use the space, how it connects to your home, and what materials will hold up over time.
The goal is simple, build something that feels like it belongs there and functions the way you expect it to.
About EZCH
EZ Custom Homes is based in New Lenox and serves homeowners throughout the Chicagoland area. The company was built by Colin Ettema, who started in construction over 14 years ago framing houses with his dad. Over time, that turned into running projects together, then eventually taking over and rebranding the business in 2021.
That background matters. This is not a company that learned construction from YouTube or jumped into remodeling without experience. This is someone who has been on job sites for years and understands how things are supposed to be built.
Today, the focus is on outdoor living, custom homes, and large-scale remodeling projects.
Outdoor Living
Decks are still the most popular outdoor project, but most are built too quickly and without enough attention to detail. We build them differently, with the same level of detail we'd bring to a home.
Whether it's a covered patio off the back of the house or a full outdoor kitchen, the level of detail stays the same.
Composite and wood decks built with the structural detail that separates a good deck from one that holds up for 20 years.
A deck without shade often goes unused in the summer. Covered patio spaces solve that, and we build them so they feel like part of the house.
Screened porches let you use the space without bugs, weather, or direct sun. We design them to feel finished, like an additional room, not temporary.
For clients who want a full outdoor setup, we plan the entire space, built-in grills, prep areas, seating zones, so everything works together.
We don't pick the cheapest product on the shelf. We pick what holds up.
Industry-standard composite decking that holds color and resists warping for decades.
Higher-end composite option for clients who want a more refined wood-grain look.
Powder-coated aluminum railing systems that age cleanly and don't need refinishing.
Clean deck surfaces without exposed screws, finished the way it should be.
Most outdoor projects start with that simple goal. In a lot of cases, it turns into a custom composite deck connected directly to the home, plus some form of cover for the summer.
"Without shade, a lot of decks end up unused during the hottest parts of the day. Adding a roof or partial cover turns the space into something you can actually sit in and enjoy."
Screened porches are another common upgrade, especially for homeowners who want to avoid bugs and extend the time they can spend outside. Instead of feeling like an open deck, the space starts to feel like an additional room attached to the house.
For larger projects, we see complete outdoor setups, built-in seating, outdoor kitchens, or defined areas for entertaining. These take more planning, but when they're done right, they change how the whole backyard is used.
Reach out by phone or through the website. We respond the same day, usually within a few hours.
We confirm location, scope, and budget range to make sure it makes sense to move forward.
We meet at your home, take measurements, and walk through your ideas in person.
You get a clear estimate within one to two days, with realistic numbers and scope in writing.
Once approved, we schedule the build and handle material ordering and selections.
Work is completed efficiently with consistent oversight and clean job sites, every day.
We review everything with you, address any punch-list items, and close the project out properly.
A lot of contractors can build a deck. That's not the issue. The difference comes down to how the project is handled.
We build to last. Not just pass inspection. The structural details matter as much as the finish.
You're not left guessing. If something changes, you know about it, often before it even happens.
Every project is kept organized and cleaned daily. No excuses, no piles of debris in the yard.
We stay involved throughout the build, not just at the beginning and the final walkthrough.
If your question isn't here, the fastest way to get a real answer is a quick conversation. We'll give realistic numbers early, not at the end.
Ask a Question →If you're thinking about adding a deck, patio cover, or full outdoor space, the next step is simple. Reach out and we'll walk through it with you.
Reach out and we'll talk through your project, give honest feedback, and help you understand what makes sense. You decide how to move forward.
Serving New Lenox and the broader Chicagoland area.
