205 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Clayton: Royal Outdoor Living, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Handyman of NE Raleigh to Clayton Area, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 205.
Most-reviewed: Tech-On-Deck Heating, Air & Electric, 360 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 205 ranked; ranked #9.
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205 Clayton deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 103 open Saturdays and 37 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 205 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Outdoor Living | 89 | 4.9★ (71) | Raleigh, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mr. Handyman of NE Raleigh to Clayton Area | 88 | 4.9★ (294) | Clayton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Custom Outdoor, LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (42) | Clayton | — | — |
| 4 | RaynorShine Construction, Inc | 87 | 5.0★ (88) | Sanford, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | PRO DECK BUILDER | 85 | 5.0★ (82) | Nashville, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | AAA Fence and Deck Company | 84 | 4.9★ (165) | Raleigh, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Quick Care Home Repair | 84 | 4.9★ (217) | Clayton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Raleigh Deck Builders | 83 | 5.0★ (10) | Raleigh, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Tech-On-Deck Heating, Air & Electric | 83 | 5.0★ (360) | Raleigh, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 10 | Revive Contracting, LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (85) | Wake Forest, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 294 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nashville, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 165 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 217 Google reviews, 217 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 360 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (360).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apex, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolesville, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Selma, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garner, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Selma, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Selma, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 205 ranked deck builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AJ Concrete Company | 4.4★ (29) | In Clayton |
| American Landscape Pros | 4.8★ (85) | In Clayton |
| Appealing Fences NC | 4.5★ (63) | In Clayton |
| BQuest Homes INC | 4.9★ (50) | In Clayton |
| Brennan's Fence Installations | 4.1★ (205) | In Clayton |
| Clayton Concrete Company, Inc. | 5.0★ (27) | In Clayton |
| Closer Look General Contracting | 5.0★ (38) | In Clayton |
| Handyman on Purpose, LLC | 4.8★ (56) | In Clayton |
| JCMR FENCING LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Clayton |
| Laguna Structures | 5.0★ (30) | In Clayton |
| LUX consulting and construction | 4.9★ (18) | In Clayton |
| Mario's Painting NC | 4.9★ (31) | In Clayton |
| Mason Construction | 4.5★ (8) | In Clayton |
| Otto's Design & Contracting Co. | 4.9★ (54) | In Clayton |
| Premium Landscaping and Dumpsters | 5.0★ (16) | In Clayton |
| Proutey Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (18) | In Clayton |
| Raptor Roofing | 5.0★ (89) | In Clayton |
| Redwood Construction Group | 5.0★ (14) | In Clayton |
| Screen Builders, Inc. | 4.5★ (18) | In Clayton |
| Southern Home and Lawn | 4.7★ (55) | In Clayton |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,370 | $8,380 | $12,750 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.01 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 205 Clayton 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 Clayton 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 |