12 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lockwood: Billings Deck Creations, CR Score 83/100; 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: K-Designers, 230 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #3.
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12 Lockwood deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billings Deck Creations | 83 | 4.5★ (15) | Billings, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Top Quality Builders - Billings Deck + Exterior Experts | 82 | 4.9★ (72) | Billings, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | K-Designers | 81 | 4.6★ (230) | Billings, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Alpha Exteriors Inc | 76 | 5.0★ (15) | Billings, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | C's Exterior Designs | 74 | 4.9★ (132) | Billings, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | All Decked Out Inc | 72 | 5.0★ (9) | Billings, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Creative Vinyl Fencing, Inc. | 71 | 4.9★ (30) | Billings, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Exterior Design Solutions LLC | 71 | 4.6★ (47) | Billings, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Jones Roofing | 69 | 4.7★ (22) | Billings, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dream Build Inc Construction | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | Billings, 10 mi away | 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 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Billings, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Billings, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 230 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (230).
Based in Billings, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Billings, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews, 132 Google reviews.
Based in Billings, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Billings, 3 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, 30 Google reviews.
Based in Billings, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, 47 Google reviews.
Based in Billings, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, 22 Google reviews.
Based in Billings, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in Billings, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in Billings, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Montana with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,340 | $8,320 | $12,650 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.00 Mountain factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 12 Lockwood 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 Lockwood 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 |