57 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake Station: Karpenter Construction, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hollywoods Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #19 of 57.
Most-reviewed: Service Doctor Remodeling and Refinishing Design Studio, 190 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #5.
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57 Lake Station deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 57 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karpenter Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | Gary, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Deck Geekz LLC | 55 | 4.6★ (10) | Lynwood, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Thermoguard Windows & Doors Inc | 54 | 4.8★ (53) | Hobart, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | KS decks and fences LLC | 53 | 4.9★ (29) | Chicago Heights, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Service Doctor Remodeling and Refinishing Design Studio | 53 | 4.5★ (190) | Merrillville, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | On The Level Fence & Deck | 53 | 4.5★ (77) | Cedar Lake, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Huttons Home Solutions LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (61) | Portage, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | 1st Class Decks & Construction | 52 | 4.4★ (35) | Hobart, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | True Line Fence Company | 52 | 4.6★ (134) | Hobart, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Portage Fence Company | 51 | 4.8★ (9) | Chesterton, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 190 Google reviews, the most in Lake Station.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 1 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crestwood, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hammond, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Matteson, 25 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 57 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affiance Home Services Inc. | 24 mi | |
| Cannons On Demand Handyman, Inc. | 21 mi | |
| Custom Remodeling | 8 mi | |
| Decker Brothers Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Decks Unlimited 2 | 14 mi | |
| Dela’s Handymen | 5 mi | |
| Elite Fence & Deck | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Hendren Custom Home Renovations | 10 mi | |
| High Level Construction LLC | 14 mi | |
| Hosko Construction LLC | 18 mi | |
| Illinois Iron & Fence | 24 mi | |
| J & K Construction/Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| JB Handyman Services | 16 mi | |
| Keating Construction & Co | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| L.M. Enterprises Chicagoland Window Brokers | 23 mi | |
| North West Indiana Renovation Professional | 9 mi | |
| Pinnacle Power Washing | 15 mi | |
| Rushing Construction Llc | In Lake Station | |
| Still Standing Landscaping | 23 mi | |
| TOMA Property Management | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Indiana 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 57 Lake Station 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lake Station 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 |