10 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rayside-Balfour: Docks & Decks Unlimited Inc, CR Score 81/100; 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sudbury Cedar Products, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 10.
Most-reviewed: Bourdon and Sons Windows & Doors -Siding-Sudbury, 44 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.
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10 Rayside-Balfour deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 10 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Docks & Decks Unlimited Inc | 81 | 4.4★ (17) | Greater Sudbury, 28 km away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Bourdon and Sons Windows & Doors -Siding-Sudbury | 77 | 4.7★ (44) | Greater Sudbury, 21 km away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Sudbury Cedar Products | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | Lively, 28 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Gateway Custom Contracting | 74 | 5.0★ (30) | Greater Sudbury, 10 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Q&L Homes Ltd. | 73 | 4.6★ (21) | Greater Sudbury, 4 km away | — | — |
| 6 | JMS Renovations & Restorations | 69 | 4.6★ (18) | Greater Sudbury, 26 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Lavigne Construction | 67 | 3.7★ (17) | Greater Sudbury, 23 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Burton Construction | 64 | 5.0★ (4) | Greater Sudbury, 22 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Picture Perfect Landscaping + Snow Removal | 64 | 5.0★ (4) | Greater Sudbury, 21 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Built contracting | 63 | 5.0★ (3) | Greater Sudbury, 26 km away | Evenings | — |
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: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 21 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (44).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lively, 28 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 10 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, 30 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 4 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 26 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 23 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 22 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 21 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 26 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
4 more deck builders within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carpentry by Morrison | 22 km | |
| DECKSCAPES INC. | 10 km | |
| Mishibinijima Handyman Service | 1.0★ (2) | 22 km |
| Pro Desk at RONA+ | 23 km |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Rayside-Balfour. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | CA$6,100 | CA$11,690 | CA$17,780 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
We scored 10 Rayside-Balfour 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 Rayside-Balfour 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 |