88/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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
Best Deck Builders in Highwood, IL (2026)
301 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Highwood: Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining, CR Score 88/100; 4.8★ from 405 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Standard 28, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 301.
- 11
Most-reviewed: Sparkle Window Washing, 586 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 301 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
301 Highwood deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 205 open Saturdays and 71 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 301 rated businesses.
Top 10 deck builders in Highwood at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining | 88 | 4.8★ (405) | Des Plaines, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Diamond Decking | 85 | 5.0★ (45) | Glenview, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Platinum | 85 | 5.0★ (68) | Grayslake, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Unique Deck Builders | 84 | 4.9★ (69) | Highland Park, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Platinum Decking Schaumburg | 84 | 5.0★ (74) | Schaumburg, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Standard 28 | 83 | 5.0★ (62) | Deerfield, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Deck & Porches Chicago Brothers | 83 | 5.0★ (54) | Chicago, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park | 83 | 4.8★ (578) | Chicago, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | DeckDelta | 83 | 5.0★ (30) | Mundelein, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Georgetown Decks & Construction | 83 | 4.8★ (19) | Hawthorn Woods, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 301 best deck builders in Highwood, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Glenview, 9 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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
#3 Platinum
Based in Grayslake, 15 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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
Based in Highland Park, 3 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Schaumburg, 20 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 915 Lunt Ave Suite B, Schaumburg, IL 60193
#6 Standard 28
Based in Deerfield, 7 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 412 Inverrary Ln, Deerfield, IL 60015
Based in Chicago, 19 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 3120 N St Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Based in Chicago, 21 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 578 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 578 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#9 DeckDelta
Based in Mundelein, 13 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Hawthorn Woods, 7 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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
Based in Northbrook, 5 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 586 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (586).
- 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 Franklin Park, 15 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#13 Deck and Fence
Based in Buffalo Grove, 9 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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
#14 Framar Porches
Based in Chicago, 16 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 6021 W Giddings St, Chicago, IL 60630
Based in Northbrook, 5 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews, 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
Based in Chicago, 15 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4747 W Peterson Ave Ste 407D, Chicago, IL 60646
Based in Arlington Heights, 12 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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
#18 Pitch Concepts
Based in Chicago, 20 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–3 PM
- Address
- 2154 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Based in Park Ridge, 11 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1868 Weeg Way, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Based in Waukegan, 12 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Norridge, 16 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4701 N Redwood Dr, Norridge, IL 60706
Based in Des Plaines, 16 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Deerfield, 6 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Chicago, 18 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5601 W Belmont Ave Suite 102, Chicago, IL 60634
Based in Northbrook, 5 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1332 Shermer Rd, 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 301 ranked deck builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Highwood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acade Construction | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Albrecht Development Group, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Aros Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Carports Hawaii | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| EGL Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| H & H Home Improvement and Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| JC champs Remodeling | 1.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Jj's construction | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| JR Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Just Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Lewis Custom Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| LimakWay | 4.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| McCaulley Bros. Custom Outdoor Spaces | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| North Shore Deck & Exterior | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| PNR Deck Builders & Pergola | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| ProEx Contractors INC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| SDI INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Shading Solutions Group | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Stellar Fence's & Decks | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Stritar Construction & Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How much do deck builders cost in Highwood?
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 Highwood deck builders
We scored 301 Highwood 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 Highwood 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 |
Deck builders in Highwood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best deck builder in Highwood?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked deck builder in Highwood, IL is Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.8★ from 405 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Diamond Decking (#2) and Platinum (#3) follow. We ranked 301 deck builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many deck builders are there in Highwood?
ContractorsRanked ranks 301 deck builders serving Highwood, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which deck builders in Highwood are open 24/7?
16 ranked deck builders in Highwood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Standard 28 (#6), Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park (#8) and Custom Deck & Design LLC (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which deck builders in Highwood work on weekends?
205 of 301 ranked deck builders post Saturday hours and 71 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining (#1), Diamond Decking (#2) and Platinum (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does deck building cost in Highwood?
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 Highwood deck builders have?
The median Google rating among 301 rated deck builders in Highwood is 5.0★, with a median of 19 reviews. Sparkle Window Washing has the most, 586 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do deck builders outside Highwood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Highwood 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 Highwood
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 301 deck builders serving Highwood.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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