16 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Forest: Southern Porch Company, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Perimeter Roofing and Exteriors, 516 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #3.
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16 Forest deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Porch Company | 59 | 4.8★ (54) | Lynchburg, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Kens Handyman & Home Improvements | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Forest | Sat | — |
| 3 | Perimeter Roofing and Exteriors | 55 | 4.8★ (516) | Lynchburg, 6 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Sentry Exteriors | 54 | 5.0★ (180) | Lynchburg, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Vinyl Porch Rail Co | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | Lynchburg, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Blue Ridge Deck Builders | 52 | 5.0★ (8) | Cave Spring, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Deck Pro Victor Mertz | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | Forest | — | — |
| 8 | Taylor Brothers | 51 | 4.2★ (83) | Lynchburg, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Paragon Yard and Shed LLC | 49 | 4.6★ (30) | Madison Heights, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Startrite Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (11) | Lynchburg, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 trade focus: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 516 Google reviews, the most in Forest.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 180 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 83 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison Heights, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison Heights, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia 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 16 Forest 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 23, 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 Forest 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 |