59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 15100 Whipple Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178
Best Deck Builders in DeKalb, IL (2026)
58 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in DeKalb: Penny Lane Decks, LLC, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 5
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bufalo Contracting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 58.
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Most-reviewed: Bufalo Contracting, 420 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
58 DeKalb deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 58 rated businesses.
Top 10 deck builders in DeKalb at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penny Lane Decks, LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (45) | Sycamore, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Solid Contact Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | DeKalb | Sat | — |
| 3 | Deck Company | 56 | 4.8★ (49) | South Elgin, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | UpperDeck | 55 | 5.0★ (141) | Yorkville, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Bufalo Contracting | 55 | 4.8★ (420) | Rockford, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 6 | Dekalb Handyman | 54 | 4.7★ (30) | DeKalb | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | O.G Renovations llc | 54 | 4.9★ (37) | Elgin, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Hard Decks | 53 | 4.9★ (57) | Belvidere, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Seb Porch & Deck Builders | 53 | 5.0★ (23) | Geneva, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Deck Solutions LLC | 52 | 4.5★ (26) | Elburn, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 58 best deck builders in DeKalb, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in DeKalb
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1625 Sunrise Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115
#3 Deck Company
Based in South Elgin, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 843 Asbury Blvd, South Elgin, IL 60177
#4 UpperDeck
Based in Yorkville, 24 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 141 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4045 Brady St, Yorkville, IL 60560
Based in Rockford, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews, the most in DeKalb.
- 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3466 Colony Bay Dr, Rockford, IL 61109
Based in DeKalb
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–11 PM
Based in Elgin, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 147 Kathleen Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
#8 Hard Decks
Based in Belvidere, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2415 Huntington Dr, Belvidere, IL 61008
Based in Geneva, 23 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 318 Crescent Pl, Geneva, IL 60134
Based in Elburn, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 108 N Main St, Elburn, IL 60119
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
#12 Royal Deck
Based in Saint Charles, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 100 Illinois St Ste 200, St. Charles, IL 60174
Based in Elburn, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 40W304 LaFox Rd, Campton Hills, IL 60175
Based in Geneva, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 313 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174
Based in Sugar Grove, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 750 Merrill New Rd, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Based in Plano, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 2503 Little Rock Rd, Plano, IL 60545
Based in Elgin, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 85 S McLean Blvd, Elgin, IL 60123
Based in Sugar Grove, 17 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1012 Airpark Dr Suite 1, Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Based in Batavia, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1135 W Wilson St, Batavia, IL 60510
Based in Rochelle, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 890 S Garnhart Rd, Chana, IL 61015
Based in Loves Park, 20 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
- 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
Based in Saint Charles, 24 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1652 E Main St Ste 300, St. Charles, IL 60174
Based in Elgin, 23 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in DeKalb
49/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Aurora, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 211 Ridgeway Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
Deck builders ranked #26 to #50
#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 58 ranked deck builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving DeKalb
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 631 CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4.8★ (19) | In DeKalb |
| A-Plan Construction | 3.9★ (20) | In DeKalb |
| Blodgett Exteriors | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| DeKalb Roofing LLC | 4.7★ (35) | In DeKalb |
| Fonseca Landscaping & Patios Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Gascas Enterprises Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| GC Gamez Construction & Roofing | 4.6★ (20) | In DeKalb |
| Gilberto Landscaping and Patio Repair | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| J G Carpentry | 4.3★ (24) | In DeKalb |
| Kyler Construction Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In DeKalb |
| Midwest Home Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Northern Illinois Handyman | 4.8★ (31) | In DeKalb |
| Ozone Fence and Deck Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Premier Concrete Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Rowlett's Deck Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Spears Design Build Group | 4.6★ (41) | In DeKalb |
| The Best Gardens Landscaping Inc. | 5.0★ (15) | In DeKalb |
| Top Deck Repair | 3.0★ (2) | In DeKalb |
| Wheeler Fine Carpentry | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Young Custom Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In DeKalb |
How much do deck builders cost in DeKalb?
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 |
How we ranked DeKalb deck builders
We scored 58 DeKalb 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In DeKalb data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Deck builders in DeKalb: frequently asked questions
Who is the best deck builder in DeKalb?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked deck builder in DeKalb, IL is Penny Lane Decks, LLC with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Solid Contact Construction (#2) and Deck Company (#3) follow. We ranked 58 deck builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many deck builders are there in DeKalb?
ContractorsRanked ranks 58 deck builders serving DeKalb, IL. 3 of them are based in DeKalb; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which deck builders in DeKalb are open 24/7?
5 ranked deck builders in DeKalb post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Bufalo Contracting (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which deck builders in DeKalb work on weekends?
37 of 58 ranked deck builders post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Penny Lane Decks, LLC (#1), Solid Contact Construction (#2) and Deck Company (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does deck building cost in DeKalb?
Deck building typically costs $4,300 to $12,530, with $8,240 typical (Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.99 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do DeKalb deck builders have?
The median Google rating among 58 rated deck builders in DeKalb is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Bufalo Contracting has the most, 420 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 DeKalb count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the DeKalb 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 DeKalb
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 58 deck builders serving DeKalb.
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