51 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hartford: CGM Carpentry, CR Score 84/100; 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hawthorne Remodeling LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 51.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Waukesha and North Milwaukee County, 551 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #5.
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51 Hartford deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 51 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CGM Carpentry | 84 | 4.8★ (14) | Hartford | — | Overall |
| 2 | Hawthorne Remodeling LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (99) | Hartland, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hometown Deck Builders | 83 | 4.9★ (66) | Slinger, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Lakeside Deck Builders | 83 | 4.6★ (9) | Hartford | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Mr. Handyman of Waukesha and North Milwaukee County | 81 | 4.7★ (551) | Waukesha, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Tamarack Installations LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (101) | Mequon, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Patio Enclosures Sunrooms | 80 | 4.7★ (186) | Menomonee Falls, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Diamond Decking LLC | 80 | 4.3★ (20) | Sussex, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Platinum Decking Waukesha-Oconomowoc | 77 | 5.0★ (33) | Waukesha, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | CSS Decks & Custom Carpentry LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | Slinger, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hartland, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Slinger, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 551 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (551).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mequon, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Menomonee Falls, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 186 Google reviews, 186 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sussex, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Slinger, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oconomowoc, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Beaver Dam, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, 66 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Hartford
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oconomowoc, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Bend, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, 68 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oconomowoc, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, 52 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milwaukee, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pewaukee, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 99 Google reviews, 99 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, 36 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Caledonia, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Garage builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mequon, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, 115 Google reviews.
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 51 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 180 Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| A to Z Quality Fencing & Structures | 4.7★ (197) | In Hartford |
| A&N Contracting, LLC | 4.7★ (22) | In Hartford |
| All Outdoors LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Hartford |
| Bear Sunrooms | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Black Rhino Floors | 4.8★ (176) | In Hartford |
| Classic Concrete Install Inc | 3.8★ (14) | In Hartford |
| Curb Appeal Lawn Care & Landscaping LLC | 4.6★ (11) | In Hartford |
| Dream Decks Wisconsin | 1.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Driftwood Custom Carpentry LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Exterior Specialists LLC | 15 mi | |
| Handyman Bob LLC | 18 mi | |
| Hometown Builders Unlimited | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| McGuire Builders LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Hartford |
| Montero Builders LLC | In Hartford | |
| Oliaun Builders LLC | In Hartford | |
| Outdoor Oasis | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Post Hole Digging Services | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| R Bretz & Co., LLC General Contractor | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Shelter From the Storm Roofing, Inc. | 3.4★ (30) | In Hartford |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Wisconsin 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 51 Hartford 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 Hartford 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 |