36 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Braidwood: Wolf Spirit Deck, CR Score 82/100; 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Zbl Concrete Patios & Driveways, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 36.
Most-reviewed: AmeriDream Fence and Deck, 337 Google reviews at 3.1★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #34.
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36 Braidwood deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolf Spirit Deck | 82 | 5.0★ (81) | Plainfield, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Mitchell Construction Custom Decks | 80 | 5.0★ (121) | Frankfort, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Griffith Decking | 77 | 5.0★ (52) | Plainfield, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Timber Decks Inc | 76 | 4.4★ (22) | Frankfort, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Deck Medic of West Will & Grundy Counties | 76 | 5.0★ (8) | Crest Hill, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Tri-County Deck & Patio | 76 | 5.0★ (5) | Coal City, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Design-A-Deck Inc. | 76 | 5.0★ (123) | Mokena, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Zbl Concrete Patios & Driveways | 73 | 5.0★ (8) | New Lenox, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Capa Construction Inc | 73 | 5.0★ (76) | Joliet, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Outdoor Elements Design & Build | 73 | 4.6★ (10) | Morris, 13 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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crest Hill, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coal City, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mokena, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Lenox, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joliet, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, 76 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morris, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Channahon, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, 48 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Lenox, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joliet, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, 52 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bourbonnais, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Lenox, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kankakee, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bourbonnais, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pressure washing service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Watson Solution Services LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Knockout Fencing LLC | 65 | 5.0★ (13) | 24 mi |
| 28 | New Lenox Patio & Driveway | 65 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 29 | Unlimited Fencing | 63 | 2.8★ (17) | 17 mi |
| 30 | Home Pro Renovation Corp. | 63 | 5.0★ (22) | 23 mi |
| 31 | Crockett Construction, Inc. | 63 | 4.4★ (35) | 19 mi |
| 32 | Quality Painters and Remodeling | 63 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Mr. Fix It, A Handyman Service | 62 | 3.9★ (7) | 23 mi |
| 34 | AmeriDream Fence and Deck | 61 | 3.1★ (337) | 20 mi |
| 35 | Ramiro Guzman Landscaping, Inc. | 59 | 3.6★ (20) | 21 mi |
| 36 | Don Carter Builders | 58 | 2.7★ (7) | 14 mi |
15 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue Construction & Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| 3D Exteriors | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| A & G Enterprises Inc | 25 mi | |
| A Ray Construction & Remodeling | 20 mi | |
| AWL Deck Building Company | 18 mi | |
| Bluestone Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Deck Doctors Inc | 19 mi | |
| GTZ Brick Paving And Paver Patio | 23 mi | |
| Jade Quality Services | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Lakeview Carpentry and Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Modern Decking and Dwellings | 14 mi | |
| Ropers Custom Decks & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Side-Rite Siding Corporation | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| U.S. Pro Painters Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Working Class Carpentry LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,300 | $8,240 | $12,530 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.99 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 36 Braidwood 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 Braidwood 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 |