18 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Saint Cloud: Lutgen Companies, CR Score 55/100; 4.9★ from 331 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bold North Roofing and Contracting - St Cloud, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
Most-reviewed: Tony's Lifetime Exteriors, Inc., 100 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked after Lutgen Companies; ranked #5.
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18 Saint Cloud deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lutgen Companies | 55 | 4.9★ (331) | Waite Park, 5 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Bold North Roofing and Contracting - St Cloud | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Sauk Rapids, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Decks By Design | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Saint Joseph, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Your Handy Crew - Composite Deck Builder | 54 | 5.0★ (28) | Big Lake, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Tony's Lifetime Exteriors, Inc. | 53 | 4.8★ (100) | Sauk Rapids, 4 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Brush & Roll Painting & Deck Refinishing | 51 | 5.0★ (12) | Saint Joseph, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | DSA construction LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (13) | Andover, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Minnesota Home Improvements | 50 | 4.8★ (40) | Saint Joseph, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Zack Novak Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (21) | Sauk Rapids, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Clear View Screen | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | Sauk Rapids, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 331 Google reviews, the most in Saint Cloud.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 2 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Screen repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sauk Rapids, 2 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Louis Park, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waite Park, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Joseph, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Lake, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday Remodeling, LLC | 2 mi | |
| Exterior Pro | 4.9★ (235) | In Saint Cloud |
| gerlich companies | 3 mi | |
| Mike's Maintenance | 2 mi | |
| Novak Builders & Remodelers, Inc. | 17 mi | |
| Ruprecht Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Schoenberg Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (7) | In Saint Cloud |
| Werschay Homes | 4.7★ (23) | In Saint Cloud |
| Zablocki Roofing & Exteriors | 5.0★ (161) | In Saint Cloud |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,000 | $7,670 | $11,660 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.92 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 18 Saint Cloud deck builders on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Saint Cloud data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |