7 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ashland: Universal Services Company, CR Score 82/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: CBS Factory Direct Windows LLC, 130 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #6.
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7 Ashland deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universal Services Company | 82 | 5.0★ (31) | Ashland | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | J S Vinyl Company, Inc. | 77 | 4.1★ (12) | Ashland | — | — |
| 3 | Stanley Construction | 76 | 5.0★ (10) | Ashland | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Prino's Lawn & Landscaping LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (5) | Huntington, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Secure Construction Company Inc. | 72 | 4.6★ (122) | Huntington, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | CBS Factory Direct Windows LLC | 72 | 4.9★ (130) | Portsmouth, 25 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Handyman Construction | 71 | 5.0★ (24) | Metropolis, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ashland
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 8 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 122 Google reviews, 122 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (130).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Metropolis, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, 24 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Kentucky with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,010 | $7,690 | $11,690 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.92 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 7 Ashland 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ashland data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |