6 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Pineville: McLaughlin Elite Renovations LLC, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Nugent Repairs and Remodeling, 22 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 6 ranked after McLaughlin Elite Renovations LLC; ranked #4.
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6 Pineville deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 6 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaughlin Elite Renovations LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (24) | Alexandria, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ready Decks of Alexandria | 75 | 2.3★ (3) | Alexandria, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Certified Fence, Deck, & Renovations of La LLC. | 75 | 4.5★ (21) | Pineville | — | — |
| 4 | Nugent Repairs and Remodeling | 71 | 4.1★ (22) | Alexandria, 6 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Black Panther Remodeling LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (5) | Alexandria, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | James A Decker Builders Inc | 67 | 2.3★ (3) | Pineville | — | — |
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 24 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (24).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Pineville
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, 22 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pineville
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 6 Pineville 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 Pineville 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 |