62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 18290 W Springwood Ln, Grayslake, IL 60030
Best Deck Builders in Gages Lake, IL (2026)
209 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gages Lake: Platinum, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 19
Most-reviewed: Sparkle Window Washing, 586 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 209 ranked; ranked #19.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
209 Gages Lake deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 141 open Saturdays and 51 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 209 rated businesses.
Top 10 deck builders in Gages Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Platinum | 62 | 5.0★ (68) | Grayslake, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining | 60 | 4.8★ (405) | Des Plaines, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | DeckDelta | 59 | 5.0★ (30) | Mundelein, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Platinum Decking | 57 | 4.9★ (133) | Chicago, 12 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | Elite Deck & Home LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (46) | Spring Grove, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Top Deck Construction, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (100) | Kenosha, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | OnDeck | Outdoor Space Builder | 57 | 5.0★ (114) | Lake Zurich, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pacific Deck Solutions | 57 | 4.7★ (14) | Waukegan, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Backyard Builders | 57 | 4.9★ (46) | Grayslake, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Unique Deck Builders | 57 | 4.9★ (69) | Highland Park, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
The 209 best deck builders in Gages Lake, 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 Des Plaines, 22 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 405 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.8★ from 405 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 AM–4 PM
#3 DeckDelta
Based in Mundelein, 5 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 2680 Martini St, Mundelein, IL 60060
Based in Chicago, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 26090 Twin Pond Rd, Lake Barrington, IL 60010
Based in Spring Grove, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 38472 N 5th Ave, Spring Grove, IL 60081
Based in Kenosha, 18 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3321 102nd Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144
Based in Lake Zurich, 11 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 24010 Gabriel Dr, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Based in Waukegan, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2140 Brookside Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
Based in Grayslake, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 290 Hojem Ln, Grayslake, IL 60030
Based in Highland Park, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 172 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
Based in Beach Park, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 283 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 283 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 12062 W Blossom St, Beach Park, IL 60087
#12 Diamond Decking
Based in Glenview, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 730 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL 60025
Based in Barrington, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 118 Barrington Commons Ct Ste 207, Barrington, IL 60010
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
#15 TL Decks
Based in Crystal Lake, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 135 Erick St Unit P, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Based in Palatine, 16 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.8★ from 173 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 395 W Northwest Hwy Suite A, Palatine, IL 60067
Based in Elgin, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Crystal Lake, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Northbrook, 15 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 586 Google reviews, the most in Gages Lake.
- 5.0★ from 586 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3605 Woodhead Dr #110B, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Arlington Heights, 19 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1806 E Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
#21 Deck and Fence
Based in Buffalo Grove, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 458 Patton Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Based in Deerfield, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7:30 PM
- Address
- 20928 N Milwaukee Ave, Deerfield, IL 60015
Based in Mundelein, 8 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 333 IL-83 Ste. 309, Mundelein, IL 60060
Based in Antioch, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
Based in Northbrook, 15 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3605 Woodhead Dr #105b, Northbrook, IL 60062
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 209 ranked deck builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gages Lake
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Brothers Landscaping - Landscaping Patios Contractor,Affordable Grass Cutting Service | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Acade Construction | 4.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Albrecht Development Group, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Allegiance Remodeling | In Gages Lake | |
| Apollo Pro Services | In Gages Lake | |
| Bentz metalz | In Gages Lake | |
| Carports Hawaii | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| H & H Home Improvement and Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| J&E Deck maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| JC champs Remodeling | 1.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Lewis Custom Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| McCaulley Bros. Custom Outdoor Spaces | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| North Shore Deck & Exterior | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Renohouse Updates | Home Renovations Gurnee | In Gages Lake | |
| RLF Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Santoyo Design | 5.0★ (3) | In Gages Lake |
| SDI INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Stritar Construction & Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Top Deck Builders Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Xtreme Builders & Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
How much do deck builders cost in Gages Lake?
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 Gages Lake deck builders
We scored 209 Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best deck builder in Gages Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked deck builder in Gages Lake, IL is Platinum with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining (#2) and DeckDelta (#3) follow. We ranked 209 deck builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many deck builders are there in Gages Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 209 deck builders serving Gages Lake, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which deck builders in Gages Lake are open 24/7?
6 ranked deck builders in Gages Lake post 24/7 hours. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which deck builders in Gages Lake work on weekends?
141 of 209 ranked deck builders post Saturday hours and 51 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Platinum (#1), Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining (#2) and DeckDelta (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does deck building cost in Gages Lake?
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 Gages Lake deck builders have?
The median Google rating among 209 rated deck builders in Gages Lake is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Sparkle Window Washing has the most, 586 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Gages Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 209 deck builders serving Gages Lake.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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