42 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake Mills: Decksperts - Madison Deck Experts, CR Score 57/100; 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Nathan's Creations, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 42.
Most-reviewed: Dane County Fence & Deck, 338 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #5.
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42 Lake Mills deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 42 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decksperts - Madison Deck Experts | 57 | 4.5★ (55) | Cottage Grove, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Badgerland Decks and Construction | 56 | 4.9★ (71) | Madison, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Patio Pleasures Pools & Spas | 55 | 4.8★ (183) | Sun Prairie, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Tuff Deck Builders Madison | 54 | 5.0★ (17) | Fitchburg, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Dane County Fence & Deck | 54 | 4.8★ (338) | Madison, 20 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Excel Custom Decks of Madison | 53 | 5.0★ (15) | Madison, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | 24 x 7 Deck Builders | 53 | 5.0★ (35) | McFarland, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Stain Bros LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (25) | Chanhassen, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Nathan's Creations | 53 | 4.3★ (40) | Fort Atkinson, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Decks Docks & More | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Oconomowoc, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun Prairie, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 183 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 338 Google reviews, the most in Lake Mills.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McFarland, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chanhassen, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Atkinson, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oconomowoc, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McFarland, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oconomowoc, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 110 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sun Prairie, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | ProHome Repairs LLc | 46 | 5.0★ (9) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Chads Design Build | 45 | 4.7★ (39) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Preferred Property Professionals,LLC | 45 | 4.6★ (11) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Ziegler Landscaping, Inc. | 45 | 4.7★ (50) | 25 mi |
| 30 | K&N Exteriors LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (7) | 13 mi |
| 31 | Schoen Contractors | 45 | 4.9★ (9) | 15 mi |
| 32 | Lakeshore Exterior Cleaning and Landscaping | 44 | 5.0★ (13) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Resourceful Remodeling | 44 | 5.0★ (8) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Adaptive Remodeling Solutions, LLC | 44 | 4.9★ (12) | 21 mi |
| 35 | Quality Building and Remodeling LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 36 | Lake Country Remodeling | 43 | 4.0★ (16) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Shire Group LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 38 | H&G Fence and Remodeling | 43 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 39 | Jay's Custom Construction, Inc. | 42 | 2.0★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 40 | Degenhardt Home Improvement | 42 | 4.4★ (8) | 25 mi |
| 41 | Kellerman Construction Services | 41 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 42 | Johnson Snow Removal And Lawn Care | 41 | 4.5★ (4) | 24 mi |
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 O'Clock Decks | 20 mi | |
| Deck Staining & Painting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Driftwood Custom Carpentry LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Exterior Specialists LLC | 20 mi | |
| EXTERIOR SPECIALISTS, LLC | 11 mi | |
| Hauser Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Integrum Construction Group | 22 mi | |
| Pro Home Maintenance Solutions LLC | 24 mi | |
| R House 2 | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Rock Lake Drywall LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Lake Mills |
| Royale Construction, LLC | 4.4★ (12) | In Lake Mills |
| Siding Unlimited, LLC | 20 mi | |
| Spike's Restoration | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Wolfpack Construction | 22 mi |
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 42 Lake Mills 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 23, 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 Mills data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |