50 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Portage: Deck Geekz LLC, CR Score 79/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hollywoods Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 50.
Most-reviewed: Service Doctor Remodeling and Refinishing Design Studio, 190 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #10.
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50 Portage deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 50 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deck Geekz LLC | 79 | 4.6★ (10) | Lynwood, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Karpenter Construction | 77 | 5.0★ (12) | Gary, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Thermoguard Windows & Doors Inc | 76 | 4.8★ (53) | Hobart, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Portage Fence Company | 75 | 4.8★ (9) | Chesterton, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Custom Craft Construction Inc | 75 | 5.0★ (5) | South Haven, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Huttons Home Solutions LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (61) | Portage | — | — |
| 7 | On The Level Fence & Deck | 75 | 4.5★ (77) | Cedar Lake, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | KS decks and fences LLC | 74 | 4.9★ (29) | Chicago Heights, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Crown Point Fence Company | 74 | 4.4★ (24) | Cedar Lake, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Service Doctor Remodeling and Refinishing Design Studio | 73 | 4.5★ (190) | Merrillville, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
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: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, 53 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Haven, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, 61 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 77 Google reviews, 77 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 190 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (190).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 134 Google reviews, 134 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, 78 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 3 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, 44 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, 32 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, 39 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 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.
19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cannons On Demand Handyman, Inc. | 19 mi | |
| Custom Remodeling | 8 mi | |
| Decks Unlimited 2 | 12 mi | |
| Dela’s Handymen | 8 mi | |
| Elite Fence & Deck | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Five Star Remodeling LLC | 4.3★ (16) | In Portage |
| Hendren Custom Home Renovations | 8 mi | |
| High Level Construction LLC | 17 mi | |
| Hosko Construction LLC | 21 mi | |
| J & K Construction/Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| JB Handyman Services | 13 mi | |
| Lynn Electric Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Portage |
| North West Indiana Renovation Professional | 8 mi | |
| Pinnacle Power Washing | 18 mi | |
| Rushing Construction Llc | 6 mi | |
| Stash Property Restoration | 4.5★ (216) | In Portage |
| Steiner Homes | 4.9★ (48) | In Portage |
| TOMA Property Management | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Wingett Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Indiana with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,300 | $8,240 | $12,530 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.99 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 50 Portage 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 Portage 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 |