6 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Mount Sterling: Plummers Contracting, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Fryer Construction LLC, 11 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 6 ranked after Plummers Contracting; ranked #2.
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6 Mount Sterling deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 6 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plummers Contracting | 85 | 5.0★ (22) | Paris, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Fryer Construction LLC | 83 | 4.6★ (11) | Mount Sterling | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Monarch Exterior Solutions | 75 | 5.0★ (7) | Clinton, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Dunn's Construction INC | 72 | 5.0★ (4) | Mount Sterling | — | — |
| 5 | Central ky home medic | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | Richmond, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Landworks | 64 | 5.0★ (3) | Paris, 21 mi away | — | — |
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: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (22).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Sterling
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Sterling
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paris, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape architect”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Kentucky with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,010 | $7,690 | $11,690 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.92 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 6 Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling 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 |