69 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Novato: MS Construction & Services, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bartkus Remodel, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 69.
Most-reviewed: System Pavers, 213 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 69 ranked; ranked #5.
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69 Novato deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 69 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS Construction & Services | 85 | 5.0★ (52) | Campbell, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Bartkus Remodel | 83 | 5.0★ (36) | Petaluma, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bailey's Deck Refinishing | 82 | 4.8★ (24) | Santa Rosa, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Bay Area Railings | 82 | 4.9★ (69) | Hercules, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | System Pavers | 82 | 4.9★ (213) | Vallejo, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Clough Construction | 82 | 5.0★ (71) | San Rafael, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | John Perry Construction | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Novato | — | — |
| 8 | All Things Deck Solutions | 80 | 5.0★ (28) | Mission District, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Marin Renovation & Painting | 80 | 5.0★ (16) | Novato | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Arrow Deck & Construction | 79 | 4.9★ (38) | Fairfax, 8 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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Rosa, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hercules, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vallejo, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (213).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Rafael, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novato
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Mission District, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novato
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alameda, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novato
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Novato
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tiburon, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakland, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Fairfield, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cerrito, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, 55 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Rafael, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petaluma, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corte Madera, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkeley, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, 52 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rohnert Park, 18 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, 24 Google reviews.
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. We publish the top 50 of 69 ranked deck builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avila’s Construction | 4.2★ (5) | In Novato |
| Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc. | 4.8★ (71) | In Novato |
| Build Gurus inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Novato |
| Carlos AA Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Novato |
| Chris's Landscaping and Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Novato |
| Connacht Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Novato |
| Farnsworth Landscaping | 5.0★ (4) | In Novato |
| Golden General Contractor Inc. | 4.8★ (4) | In Novato |
| Heritage Landscapes | 5.0★ (8) | In Novato |
| Just Fences | 4.6★ (16) | In Novato |
| Le Jardinier Landscape Management & Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Novato |
| Make It Right Construction, Inc | 4.9★ (17) | In Novato |
| Marin Home Restoration | 5.0★ (2) | In Novato |
| Millennial Development Inc. | 5.0★ (10) | In Novato |
| Pacifico Construction Company | 5.0★ (3) | In Novato |
| Rodas Construction Inc | 4.9★ (20) | In Novato |
| SMI Demolition | 4.9★ (16) | In Novato |
| Sotnikof Remodeling Solutions | 5.0★ (3) | In Novato |
| Symbian Construction | 4.6★ (10) | In Novato |
| The Home Doctors Inc | 4.2★ (6) | In Novato |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,370 | $8,390 | $12,750 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.01 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 69 Novato 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 Novato 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 |