95 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Genoa: Penny Lane Decks, LLC, CR Score 86/100; 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bufalo Contracting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 95.
Most-reviewed: Bufalo Contracting, 420 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 95 ranked; ranked #2.
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95 Genoa deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 95 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penny Lane Decks, LLC | 86 | 4.9★ (45) | Sycamore, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Bufalo Contracting | 84 | 4.8★ (420) | Rockford, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Deck Company | 82 | 4.8★ (49) | South Elgin, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Valley Decking | 82 | 4.9★ (37) | Rockford, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | TL Decks | 79 | 5.0★ (53) | Crystal Lake, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | O.G Renovations llc | 78 | 4.9★ (37) | Elgin, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Solid Contact Construction | 78 | 5.0★ (12) | DeKalb, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Hard Decks | 78 | 4.9★ (57) | Belvidere, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Dekalb Handyman | 77 | 4.7★ (30) | DeKalb, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Seasonal Landscape Solutions | 77 | 4.8★ (77) | Algonquin, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · 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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 19 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (420).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Elgin, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Belvidere, 12 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in DeKalb, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Algonquin, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Geneva, 25 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Dundee, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Algonquin, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marengo, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Algonquin, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
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 95 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blodgett Exteriors | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Crown Exteriors, Inc. | 4.9★ (112) | In Genoa |
| Doug's Decks and Outdoor Living | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Fonseca Landscaping & Patios Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Forest City Deck Co | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Gascas Enterprises Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Gilberto Landscaping and Patio Repair | 1.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Master Carpenter Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Midwest Home Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| My Household Repairs | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Ozone Fence and Deck Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Premier Concrete Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| RLF Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| TDD Porch & Deck Builders | 13 mi | |
| Top Deck Repair | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| W. Hain Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Warner's Decking, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| What A Deck | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Wheeler Fine Carpentry | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Xtreme Builders & Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
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 95 Genoa 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 Genoa 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 |