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Best Deck Builders in Grimes, IA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Grimes: Better Builders, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JUSTUS FENCING, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 78.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Home Solutions of Iowa, 341 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #13.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

78 Grimes deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 78 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Deck builders in Des Moines ranking. See Deck builders in Des Moines

Top 10 deck builders in Grimes at a glance

Top 10 deck builders in Grimes at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Better Builders605.0★ (126)Urbandale, 5 mi away—Overall
2Deck and Drive Solutions594.9★ (108)Clive, 7 mi awayEvenings—
3Des Moines Deck (Official)594.8★ (59)Ankeny, 8 mi awaySat—
4Deck Builders Des Moines594.8★ (50)Clive, 7 mi awaySat—
5Custom Decks585.0★ (70)Johnston, 6 mi away——
6Deck Restorations585.0★ (62)Clive, 6 mi away——
7Ankeny Deck Specialist574.9★ (71)Des Moines, 9 mi away——
8JUSTUS FENCING574.8★ (74)Ankeny, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
9Xtreme Roofing & Siding, LLC564.8★ (118)Urbandale, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—
10On Point Deck Staining LLC565.0★ (40)Ankeny, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 78 best deck builders in Grimes, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Grimes

    #1 Better Builders

    Based in Urbandale, 5 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    • 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2855 104th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
    View profile for Better Builders(515) 218-7319

  5. #5 Custom Decks

    Based in Johnston, 6 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    • 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5536 NW Beaver Dr Suite 200, Johnston, IA 50131
    View profile for Custom Decks(515) 208-3697

  6. #6 Deck Restorations

    Based in Clive, 6 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    • 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1707 NW 104th St, Clive, IA 50325
    View profile for Deck Restorations(515) 207-0416

  7. #7 Ankeny Deck Specialist

    Based in Des Moines, 9 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    • 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    215 NW 52nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
    View profile for Ankeny Deck Specialist(515) 553-9803

  10. #10 On Point Deck Staining LLC

    Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–8 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–8 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–8:30 PM · Thu–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for On Point Deck Staining LLC(515) 490-0874

  14. #14 Underwood Decks

    Based in Clive, 6 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Underwood Decks(515) 343-4141

  17. #17 Revamp Fence & Deck

    Based in Grimes

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2400 SE Enterprise Dr Suite 120, Grimes, IA 50111
    View profile for Revamp Fence & Deck(515) 305-3029

  22. #22 Graber Outdoors

    Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2323 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
    View profile for Graber Outdoors(515) 322-9523

How much do deck builders cost in Grimes?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Iowa with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do deck builders cost in Grimes?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Deck building$4,000$7,670$11,660Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.92 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Grimes deck builders

We scored 78 Grimes 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Grimes data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Deck builders in Grimes: frequently asked questions

Who is the best deck builder in Grimes?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked deck builder in Grimes, IA is Better Builders with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews. Deck and Drive Solutions (#2) and Des Moines Deck (Official) (#3) follow. We ranked 78 deck builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many deck builders are there in Grimes?

ContractorsRanked ranks 78 deck builders serving Grimes, IA. 3 of them are based in Grimes; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which deck builders in Grimes are open 24/7?

5 ranked deck builders in Grimes post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JUSTUS FENCING (#8) and Winkyi Painting and Remodeling, LLC (#20). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which deck builders in Grimes work on weekends?

33 of 78 ranked deck builders post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Des Moines Deck (Official) (#3), Deck Builders Des Moines (#4) and JUSTUS FENCING (#8). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does deck building cost in Grimes?

Deck building typically costs $4,000 to $11,660, with $7,670 typical (Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.92 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Iowa. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Grimes deck builders have?

The median Google rating among 78 rated deck builders in Grimes is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Home Solutions of Iowa has the most, 341 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Grimes count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Grimes 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 Grimes

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 78 deck builders serving Grimes.

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