148 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Elsmere: Iconic Roofing & Exteriors, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Colorful Remedies LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 148.
Most-reviewed: Ferris Home Improvements, 476 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 148 ranked; ranked #8.
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148 Elsmere deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 86 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 148 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iconic Roofing & Exteriors | 58 | 4.9★ (142) | New Castle, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Prime Decks Delaware | 58 | 5.0★ (26) | Wilmington, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Advance Inc - Roofing Windows Siding Doors & Decks | 57 | 4.9★ (288) | Newark, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Colorful Remedies LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (250) | West Chester, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Becker’s Roofing Siding & Chimney Contractors | 57 | 4.9★ (304) | Wilmington, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Scots Pine Construction, LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (57) | Hockessin, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Smart Choice Construction LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (76) | Swarthmore, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Ferris Home Improvements | 56 | 4.7★ (476) | Newark, 6 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | Marathon Restorations Roofing, Windows and Siding | 56 | 4.9★ (56) | Hockessin, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Deck Masters, LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (43) | Wilmington Manor, 3 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Chester, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 250 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 304 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin, 3 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swarthmore, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 476 Google reviews, the most in Elsmere.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington Manor, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elkton, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookhaven, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carneys Point, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 232 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kennett Square, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downingtown, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darby, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxford, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bear, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 2 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Chester, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 3 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 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 148 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Construction Group | 4.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| BAM Building | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Bridgewater Property Maintenance & Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| D J's Home Improvements | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Davinci Custom Carpentry | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Decker Custom Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Duck Daddy's Decks | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| FHS Construction - Delaware County | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Foraker Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Hopewell Construction LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Jay Rusden Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| L.L. renovation | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Mark Machcinski Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Masonry & Patio Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| McGowan and Sons Construction - Home Remodeling | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| On The Move Home Improved | 5.0★ (1) | In Elsmere |
| Simpson's Home Improvement | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Stewart Construction LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Elsmere |
| Thunder Exteriors Services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Tru Contracting Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Delaware 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 148 Elsmere 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 Elsmere 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 |