274 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake Forest: Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 405 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Standard 28, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 274.
Most-reviewed: Sparkle Window Washing, 586 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 274 ranked; ranked #12.
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274 Lake Forest deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 182 open Saturdays and 65 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 274 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining | 87 | 4.8★ (405) | Des Plaines, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Platinum | 86 | 5.0★ (68) | Grayslake, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Diamond Decking | 84 | 5.0★ (45) | Glenview, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | DeckDelta | 84 | 5.0★ (30) | Mundelein, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Standard 28 | 83 | 5.0★ (62) | Deerfield, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Unique Deck Builders | 83 | 4.9★ (69) | Highland Park, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Platinum Decking Schaumburg | 83 | 5.0★ (74) | Schaumburg, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Georgetown Decks & Construction | 83 | 4.8★ (19) | Hawthorn Woods, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Pacific Deck Solutions | 82 | 4.7★ (14) | Waukegan, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Deck & Porches Chicago Brothers | 82 | 5.0★ (54) | Chicago, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in Lake Forest
Based in Des Plaines, 16 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 405 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Grayslake, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Glenview, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Mundelein, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Deerfield, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Highland Park, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Schaumburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Waukegan, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Northbrook, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 586 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (586).
Based in Franklin Park, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Beach Park, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 283 Google reviews, 283 Google reviews.
Based in Lake Forest
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Northbrook, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 541 Google reviews, 541 Google reviews.
Based in Arlington Heights, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Chicago, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Chicago, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Deerfield, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Park Ridge, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Des Plaines, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Norridge, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#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 274 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acade Construction | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Albrecht Development Group, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Architectural Gardens, Inc. | 5.0★ (12) | In Lake Forest |
| Aros Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Barts Remodeling | In Lake Forest | |
| Cal's Electrician | 5.0★ (14) | In Lake Forest |
| Carports Hawaii | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| EGL Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| H & H Home Improvement and Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| JC champs Remodeling | 1.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Jj's construction | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| JR Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Just Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Lewis Custom Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| McCaulley Bros. Custom Outdoor Spaces | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| North Shore Deck & Exterior | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| PNR Deck Builders & Pergola | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| SDI INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Stritar Construction & Tree Service | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Voltis Electrician | 5.0★ (45) | In Lake Forest |
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 274 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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 |