5 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Minden: Sunset Decks and Pergolas, CR Score 75/100; 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Most-reviewed: Ram-Z Construction, 19 Google reviews at 2.9★, the most of 5 ranked after Sunset Decks and Pergolas; ranked #4.
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5 Minden deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 5 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunset Decks and Pergolas | 75 | 4.0★ (21) | Bossier City, 24 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | New Look Exteriors LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (17) | Bossier City, 1 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 3 | Decks Unlimited, LLC | 73 | 4.7★ (14) | Bossier City, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Ram-Z Construction | 71 | 2.9★ (19) | Claiborne, 18 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | A + Roofing | 66 | 5.0★ (5) | Bossier City, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
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 review volume: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (21).
Based in Bossier City, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based in Bossier City, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based in Claiborne, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Bossier City, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, 5 Google reviews.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Louisiana 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 5 Minden 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 Minden 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 |