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Best Deck Builders in Salem, IN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Salem: Decks Unlimited, CR Score 80/100; 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Top Build Pros, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Esarey Construction, 110 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 9 ranked after Decks Unlimited; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

9 Salem deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 4 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 9 rated businesses.

Top 9 deck builders in Salem at a glance

Top 9 deck builders in Salem at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Decks Unlimited804.8★ (127)Charlestown, 19 mi away—Overall
2Top Build Pros755.0★ (3)Charlestown, 25 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Esarey Construction744.7★ (110)New Albany, 25 mi awaySatMost reviews
4Overall Exteriors734.8★ (26)Bedford, 20 mi away——
5Sunnyside Decks & Outdoor Living714.4★ (7)Sellersburg, 23 mi awayEvenings—
6The Lawn Shark LLC685.0★ (13)Scottsburg, 25 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Deckard Plumbing Service653.7★ (12)Sellersburg, 23 mi away——
8Dave's Landscaping & Home Repair644.2★ (5)New Albany, 25 mi awaySat—
9Lentz Construction LLC634.3★ (6)Scottsburg, 19 mi away——

The 9 best deck builders in Salem, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Salem

    #1 Decks Unlimited

    Based in Charlestown, 19 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (127).

    • 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Decks Unlimited(502) 445-9539

  2. #2 Top Build Pros

    Based in Charlestown, 25 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    201 Saddleback Dr, Charlestown, IN 47111
    View profile for Top Build Pros(502) 790-3627

  3. #3 Esarey Construction

    Based in New Albany, 25 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, 110 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3303 Plaza Dr STE 4, New Albany, IN 47150
    View profile for Esarey Construction(502) 678-1814

  6. #6 The Lawn Shark LLC

    Based in Scottsburg, 25 mi away

    68/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7316 E Plymouth Rd, Lexington, IN 47138
    View profile for The Lawn Shark LLC(812) 595-9480

How much do deck builders cost in Salem?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Indiana with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do deck builders cost in Salem?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Deck building$4,300$8,240$12,530Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.99 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Salem deck builders

We scored 9 Salem 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Salem data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Deck builders in Salem: frequently asked questions

Who is the best deck builder in Salem?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked deck builder in Salem, IN is Decks Unlimited with a CR Score of 80/100. It has 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews. Top Build Pros (#2) and Esarey Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 9 deck builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which deck builders in Salem are open 24/7?

1 ranked deck builder in Salem posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Top Build Pros (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which deck builders in Salem work on weekends?

4 of 9 ranked deck builders post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Top Build Pros (#2), Esarey Construction (#3) and The Lawn Shark LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does deck building cost in Salem?

Deck building typically costs $4,300 to $12,530, with $8,240 typical (Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.99 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Indiana. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Salem deck builders have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated deck builders in Salem is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Decks Unlimited has the most, 127 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank deck builders?

Each deck builder gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do deck builders outside Salem count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Salem city center, our service radius for deck builders. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can deck builders pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Salem

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 deck builders serving Salem.

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