14 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Marlin: Mighty Deck Inc, CR Score 55/100; 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Love is Blinds-Custom Blinds, Shades, Shutters, 59 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #2.
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14 Marlin deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mighty Deck Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (19) | Waco, 22 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Love is Blinds-Custom Blinds, Shades, Shutters | 50 | 5.0★ (59) | Waco, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | H&M Renovations | 48 | 5.0★ (21) | Baytown, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Rick's Handyman Service | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Temple, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | HomeTown Construction & Design | 47 | 5.0★ (15) | Hewitt, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Outdoor Living in Texas | 47 | 4.7★ (25) | Woodway, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Matt Kelly Property Solutions, LLC | 46 | 2.0★ (3) | Fort Hood, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Waco Remodeling Experts | 46 | 5.0★ (10) | Hewitt, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Trident Construction | 44 | 3.7★ (3) | Bellmead, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Pro Solutions Services | 43 | 1.0★ (3) | Bellmead, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
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 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, the most in Marlin.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baytown, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hewitt, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodway, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Hood, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate agent”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hewitt, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellmead, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellmead, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corsicana, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lawn care service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellmead, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellmead, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.1★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Clovers Services | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Advanced Remodeling Services | 25 mi | |
| Apex Contractors | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| BELK CO Construction, LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Big Creek Construction Mitchell Pit | 5.0★ (1) | In Marlin |
| escobar fence | 3.3★ (20) | In Marlin |
| Garcia's Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| James Derrick Carpentry | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| JL Construction | 25 mi | |
| Juan C Painting and Remodeling Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Texas Plumbing and Land Development LLC | 4.7★ (19) | In Marlin |
| Waco Painting | 5.0★ (15) | In Marlin |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Texas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $3,730 | $7,160 | $10,880 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.86 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 14 Marlin 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 Marlin 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 |