50 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Loves Park: Bufalo Contracting, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): OnDeck Exteriors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 50.
Most-reviewed: Castle Contracting, 150 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 50 ranked after Bufalo Contracting; ranked #11.
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50 Loves Park deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 50 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bufalo Contracting | 87 | 4.8★ (420) | Rockford, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Valley Decking | 85 | 4.9★ (37) | Rockford, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Echelon Deck Group | 81 | 4.6★ (22) | Loves Park | Sat | — |
| 4 | OnDeck Exteriors | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Rockton, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Frayne Painting & Deck Stnng | 77 | 4.6★ (20) | Rockford, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | JB Deck and Fence Renewal | 77 | 4.0★ (20) | Loves Park | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Hard Decks | 77 | 4.9★ (57) | Belvidere, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Rockford Remodeling LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (35) | Loves Park | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | NexGen Contracting | 76 | 5.0★ (29) | Loves Park | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Deck Medic of Rock River Valley | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | Loves Park | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (420).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockton, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belvidere, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, 35 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, 29 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Machesney Park, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, 150 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, 49 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Roscoe, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, 54 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Beloit, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, 25 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 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.
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.
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 50 Loves Park 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 Loves Park 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 |