82 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gary: 1-773-PORCHES, CR Score 86/100; 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kencam Renovation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 82.
Most-reviewed: Service Doctor Remodeling and Refinishing Design Studio, 190 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 82 ranked after 1-773-PORCHES; ranked #27.
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82 Gary deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 82 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-773-PORCHES | 86 | 4.8★ (195) | Chicago, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Deck Geekz LLC | 82 | 4.6★ (10) | Lynwood, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Karpenter Construction | 80 | 5.0★ (12) | Gary | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Kencam Renovation | 79 | 5.0★ (34) | Frankfort, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Decks By Design | 78 | 4.7★ (12) | Oak Forest, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Imagine Decks and Carpentry, LLC | 77 | 4.6★ (11) | Tinley Park, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | WoodCare Deck Builders | 77 | 5.0★ (24) | Tinley Park, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Prestige Construction LLC | 77 | 4.7★ (39) | Gary | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | KAM Construction & Renovations LLC. | 77 | 5.0★ (22) | Frankfort, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Thermoguard Windows & Doors Inc | 76 | 4.8★ (53) | Hobart, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 review volume: 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (195).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Forest, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tinley Park, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tinley Park, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, 39 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, 53 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midlothian, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 77 Google reviews, 77 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Park, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestwood, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crete, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Park Forest, 18 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 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 82 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Wood Co. | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Decker Brothers Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Dela’s Handymen | In Gary | |
| Elite Fence & Deck | 5.0★ (1) | In Gary |
| Hometek LLC | 4.9★ (7) | In Gary |
| ISI Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| J & K Construction/Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Jack Of All Handyman Service | In Gary | |
| Joken Construction & Remodeling | 4.1★ (13) | In Gary |
| Keating Construction & Co | 1.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Liberty Property Mgmt. LLC | 3.9★ (21) | In Gary |
| Nuclearnick Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Gary |
| Ridley Construction Group Inc | 1.0★ (2) | In Gary |
| Riveros Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Romes Property Maintenance | 4.7★ (70) | In Gary |
| Rushing Construction Llc | 4 mi | |
| Scott's Custom Decks | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Storm Windows Chicago | 1.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| TOMA Property Management | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Trim-A-Seal Home Improvements | 4.8★ (377) | In Gary |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Indiana 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 82 Gary 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 Gary 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 |