93 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lakeside: Fence Me In and Decks Too, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Richmond Deck Builder – Stoneridge Outdoor Living, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 93.
Most-reviewed: Window Depot USA of Richmond, 433 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 93 ranked; ranked #16.
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93 Lakeside deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 42 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 93 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fence Me In and Decks Too | 62 | 4.8★ (396) | Glen Allen, 2 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Richmond Deck Builder – Stoneridge Outdoor Living | 60 | 4.5★ (69) | Ashland, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Smallwood Renovations | 59 | 4.9★ (272) | Ashland, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | LHC Services / General Contractor | 59 | 4.9★ (80) | Bon Air, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | BC Works: Outside Services | 59 | 4.8★ (26) | Glen Allen, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Lester Contracting LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (35) | Glen Allen, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Chosen Home Improvement LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (45) | Mechanicsville, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | RVA Softwash and Staining LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (117) | Tuckahoe, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | 13TEN Renovations | 57 | 4.9★ (48) | Glen Allen, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | EVEREST’S PAINTING & SONS LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (120) | Richmond, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bon Air, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Mechanicsville, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandston, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Glen Allen, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 433 Google reviews, the most in Lakeside.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chamberlayne, 2 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellwood, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Highland Park, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bon Air, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 128 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 2 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 188 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dumbarton, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,370 | $8,380 | $12,750 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.01 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 93 Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 |