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Best Deck Builders in Dartmouth, NS (2026)

47 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Dartmouth: Archadeck of Nova Scotia, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 75 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Delta Decking & Homeworx, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 47.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: NGCS CONTRACTING SERVICES, 91 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #9.

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

47 Dartmouth deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 47 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Deck builders in Halifax ranking. See Deck builders in Halifax

Top 10 deck builders in Dartmouth at a glance

Top 10 deck builders in Dartmouth at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Archadeck of Nova Scotia614.6★ (75)Halifax, 3 km away—Overall
2Hickory Dickory Decks Halifax605.0★ (34)Dartmouth——
3Deckify in Halifax595.0★ (7)DartmouthSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Canadian Custom Decks595.0★ (22)Dartmouth——
5Decks and Shelves585.0★ (10)DartmouthSat—
6Nova Decks and Renovations584.9★ (32)Halifax, 9 km away——
7Green Scene Outdoor Services575.0★ (38)Halifax, 5 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Delta Decking & Homeworx575.0★ (7)Dartmouth24/7Emergencies
9NGCS CONTRACTING SERVICES564.9★ (91)Dartmouth—Most reviews
10The Deck Bros564.6★ (11)Dartmouth——

The 47 best deck builders in Dartmouth, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Dartmouth

    #1 Archadeck of Nova Scotia

    Based in Halifax, 3 km away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2569 Windsor St, Halifax, NS B3K 5C4
    View profile for Archadeck of Nova Scotia(902) 201-2843

  3. #3 Deckify in Halifax

    Based in Dartmouth

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    10 Thornhill Dr #1, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1R9
    View profile for Deckify in Halifax(855) 332-5439

  4. #4 Canadian Custom Decks

    Based in Dartmouth

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Canadian Custom Decks(902) 219-3325

  5. #5 Decks and Shelves

    Based in Dartmouth

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Decks and Shelves(902) 222-8156

  6. #6 Nova Decks and Renovations

    Based in Halifax, 9 km away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS B3R 1X9
    View profile for Nova Decks and Renovations(902) 403-2197

  9. #9 NGCS CONTRACTING SERVICES

    Based in Dartmouth

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, the most in Dartmouth.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for NGCS CONTRACTING SERVICES

  10. #10 The Deck Bros

    Based in Dartmouth

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for The Deck Bros(902) 402-5886

  12. #12 JFJ Construction Limited

    Based in Dartmouth

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    61 Raddall Ave Unit C & D, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1T2
    View profile for JFJ Construction Limited(902) 412-7560

  13. #13 Brent's Landscaping

    Based in Dartmouth

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    Address
    455 Poplar Dr, Dartmouth, NS B2W 4L2
    View profile for Brent's Landscaping(902) 830-9162

  14. #14 All-Craft

    Based in Dartmouth

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    310 Bluewater Rd Unit 1, Bedford, NS B4B 1J6
    View profile for All-Craft(902) 576-3363

  18. #18 Amazing Decks

    Based in Halifax, 29 km away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    276 Etter Rd, Mount Uniacke, NS B0N 1Z0
    View profile for Amazing Decks(902) 830-2259

  21. #21 Zebra Deck

    Based in Dartmouth

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Zebra Deck(902) 229-3570

  22. #22 OnYourMark Contracting

    Based in Dartmouth

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    29 Erskine St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1P7
    View profile for OnYourMark Contracting(902) 580-0317

  24. #24 Focal Point Renovations

    Based in Dartmouth

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    62 Amin St, Bedford, NS B4A 4B8
    View profile for Focal Point Renovations(902) 499-1558

  25. #25 Xcel Landscaping

    Based in Dartmouth

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    52 Whitehall Crescent, Dartmouth, NS B2V 1G5
    View profile for Xcel Landscaping(902) 880-9779

How much do deck builders cost in Dartmouth?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Dartmouth. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do deck builders cost in Dartmouth?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Deck buildingCA$6,100CA$11,690CA$17,780Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026

How we ranked Dartmouth deck builders

We scored 47 Dartmouth deck builders on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Dartmouth data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Deck builders in Dartmouth: frequently asked questions

Who is the best deck builder in Dartmouth?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked deck builder in Dartmouth, NS is Archadeck of Nova Scotia with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.6★ from 75 Google reviews. Hickory Dickory Decks Halifax (#2) and Deckify in Halifax (#3) follow. We ranked 47 deck builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many deck builders are there in Dartmouth?

ContractorsRanked ranks 47 deck builders serving Dartmouth, NS. 19 of them are based in Dartmouth; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which deck builders in Dartmouth are open 24/7?

2 ranked deck builders in Dartmouth post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Delta Decking & Homeworx (#8) and Secure Roofing and Construction (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which deck builders in Dartmouth work on weekends?

20 of 47 ranked deck builders post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Deckify in Halifax (#3), Decks and Shelves (#5) and Green Scene Outdoor Services (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does deck building cost in Dartmouth?

Deck building typically costs CA$6,100 to CA$17,780, with CA$11,690 typical (Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Dartmouth. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Dartmouth deck builders have?

The median Google rating among 47 rated deck builders in Dartmouth is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. NGCS CONTRACTING SERVICES has the most, 91 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do deck builders outside Dartmouth count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Dartmouth city centre, 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 Dartmouth

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 47 deck builders serving Dartmouth.

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