321 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Evanston: Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining, CR Score 88/100; 4.8★ from 405 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 321.
Most-reviewed: Matrix Exteriors, 691 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 321 ranked; ranked #24.
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321 Evanston deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 226 open Saturdays and 88 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 321 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining | 88 | 4.8★ (405) | Des Plaines, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Diamond Decking | 86 | 5.0★ (45) | Glenview, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Deck & Porches Chicago Brothers | 86 | 5.0★ (54) | Chicago, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park | 86 | 4.8★ (578) | Chicago, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | 1-773-PORCHES | 85 | 4.8★ (195) | Chicago, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Pitch Concepts | 84 | 4.9★ (33) | Chicago, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Deck Doc Staining and Sealing | 84 | 4.9★ (83) | Chicago, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Framar Porches | 84 | 5.0★ (84) | Chicago, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Custom Deck & Design LLC | 83 | 4.9★ (12) | Franklin Park, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | O'Rourke Deck Services LLC | 83 | 4.6★ (30) | Clarendon Hills, 20 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 trade focus: 4.8★ from 405 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 578 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarendon Hills, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evanston
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Norridge, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Park, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evanston
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Park Ridge, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evanston
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 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.
Based in Oak Brook, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (691).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Deerfield, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 321 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 |