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Best Deck Builders in Alma, AR (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Alma: 5J Fence & Exteriors, CR Score 82/100; 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Superior Construction LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: River Valley Fencing, 75 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 15 ranked after 5J Fence & Exteriors; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

15 Alma deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 15 rated businesses.

Top 10 deck builders in Alma at a glance

Top 10 deck builders in Alma at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
15J Fence & Exteriors824.8★ (152)Fort Smith, 14 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2River Valley Fencing804.9★ (75)Fort Smith, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Superior Construction LLC804.9★ (58)Van Buren, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies
4The Deck Company of Fort Smith785.0★ (10)Alma——
5Brittain Fencing755.0★ (23)Poteau, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Quality Built Construction LLC725.0★ (3)Greenwood, 11 mi away——
7Horizon Roofing, Solar and Exteriors LLC714.8★ (46)Fort Smith, 14 mi away——
8All American Deck & Fence693.0★ (4)Van Buren, 6 mi away——
9Medlin Construction685.0★ (3)Fort Smith, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Ellis Landscape Services684.2★ (13)Fort Smith, 22 mi awaySat—

The 15 best deck builders in Alma, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Alma

    #1 5J Fence & Exteriors

    Based in Fort Smith, 14 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (152).

    • 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    900 S O St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for 5J Fence & Exteriors(479) 532-5001

  9. #9 Medlin Construction

    Based in Fort Smith, 11 mi away

    68/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 5 PM.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 6 AM–8 PM · Tue–Thu 6 AM–9 PM · Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Medlin Construction(479) 353-4904

Also serving Alma

8 more deck builders within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked deck builders serving Alma
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
All American Roofing and Construction Company LLC5.0★ (2)7 mi
Anchor Decks of Fort Smith19 mi
Big Dawg Construction & RemodelingIn Alma
Copeland Handyman Services11 mi
Oak and Stone Construction5.0★ (1)In Alma
ProClaim Roofing4.5★ (32)In Alma
Steve Knight Windows and More5.0★ (1)11 mi
Vinyl Exteriors Inc4.7★ (35)In Alma

How much do deck builders cost in Alma?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Arkansas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do deck builders cost in Alma?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Deck building$3,730$7,160$10,880Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.86 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Alma deck builders

We scored 15 Alma deck builders on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Alma data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Deck builders in Alma: frequently asked questions

Who is the best deck builder in Alma?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked deck builder in Alma, AR is 5J Fence & Exteriors with a CR Score of 82/100. It has 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. River Valley Fencing (#2) and Superior Construction LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 15 deck builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many deck builders are there in Alma?

ContractorsRanked ranks 15 deck builders serving Alma, AR. 1 of them is based in Alma; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which deck builders in Alma are open 24/7?

1 ranked deck builder in Alma posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Superior Construction LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which deck builders in Alma work on weekends?

8 of 15 ranked deck builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are 5J Fence & Exteriors (#1), River Valley Fencing (#2) and Superior Construction LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does deck building cost in Alma?

Deck building typically costs $3,730 to $10,880, with $7,160 typical (Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.86 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Arkansas. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Alma deck builders have?

The median Google rating among 15 rated deck builders in Alma is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. 5J Fence & Exteriors has the most, 152 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank deck builders?

Each deck builder gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do deck builders outside Alma count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Alma city center, our service radius for deck builders. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Alma

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 deck builders serving Alma.

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