49 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Saint Stephens: Phaupo LLC, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Platinum Outdoor Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 49.
Most-reviewed: Wize Home Services, 194 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #3.
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49 Saint Stephens deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 49 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phaupo LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (129) | Hickory, 5 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Platinum Outdoor Services LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (39) | Conover, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Wize Home Services | 83 | 4.7★ (194) | Hickory, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Carolina Construction & Docks LLC | 79 | 4.9★ (23) | Hickory, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Creech Custom Carpentry | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | Conover, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | KC’s trade services | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | Hickory, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | AAA Fence Company and Deck Builders | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | Statesville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | G Ochoa Painting LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (14) | Hickory, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | KO Deck Pros | 76 | 4.9★ (63) | Gastonia, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | SunLife Sunrooms Spas & More | 76 | 4.6★ (70) | Hickory, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
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 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 194 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (194).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 1 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 5 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 Hickory, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 70 Google reviews, 70 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, 26 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Outdoor furniture store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, 60 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Black Mountain, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer City, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, 33 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, 44 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, 28 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ashcraft Custom Homes Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Athena Decks | In Saint Stephens | |
| ClearVision Dream Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Decks & Fences Plus | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Exterior Appearances | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Fox Builders, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Saint Stephens |
| FS Decks and Fencing | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| G & G Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Houston Roofing Construction Remodeling | 1.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Ivado properties LLC | In Saint Stephens | |
| KD's Elite Custom Building, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Kirkwood Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Larry Clark Builders | 3.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Moses Roofing & Decks | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| NC Home Repairs | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Oliver Landscaping/Handyman services | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Pedicino Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| T&T Remodeling | In Saint Stephens | |
| Top Notch Roofing & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| von Bargen Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,370 | $8,380 | $12,750 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.01 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 49 Saint Stephens 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 Saint Stephens 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 |