28 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Creative Landscape By Design, CR Score 83/100; 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): StructurePros LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 28.
Most-reviewed: MVP Home Improvements, 129 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 28 ranked after Creative Landscape By Design; ranked #16.
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28 Salem deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Creative Landscape By Design | 83 | 4.9★ (130) | Austintown, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Elevated Concrete LLC | 78 | 4.9★ (33) | Girard, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Revival Contracting Co. | 78 | 5.0★ (113) | Youngstown, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | StructurePros LLC | 77 | 4.8★ (25) | Canton, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Humble Handyman N Home Improvements LLC | 76 | 4.9★ (21) | Niles, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | J Danver construction | 75 | 4.7★ (34) | East Liverpool, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Comprehensive Construction Co LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (10) | Bedford Heights, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Global General Contractors LLC | 74 | 4.1★ (14) | Warren, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | J&M Construction | 74 | 3.5★ (17) | Youngstown, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Wayside Lawn Structures | 74 | 4.5★ (42) | Columbiana, 10 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 review volume: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (130).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Girard, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, 113 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Liverpool, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford Heights, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbiana, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, 42 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Struthers, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Columbiana, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alliance, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Howland Center, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 129 Google reviews, 129 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boardman, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Garden center”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austintown, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Carpenter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Austintown, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boardman, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Liverpool, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Warren, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kent, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Rob Repairs | 64 | 5.0★ (6) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Turnstone Service Pros | 64 | 5.0★ (10) | 25 mi |
| 28 | A.R.M. Construction, LLC | 64 | 4.2★ (9) | 15 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALAWN & Landscape Service LLC | 4.6★ (24) | In Salem |
| Baird's Landscaping | 4.4★ (13) | In Salem |
| Berdine's Outdoor Services LLC | 4.6★ (10) | In Salem |
| Bieber Construction | In Salem | |
| BlackDog Contracting | 3.7★ (6) | In Salem |
| Boggs Home Improvement LLC | 3.6★ (12) | In Salem |
| Brookside Dreams | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Cadile Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| Courtney's Lawn and Landscape | 5.0★ (55) | In Salem |
| Fitz Outdoors | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Goodall Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| Lane Building Contractors | In Salem | |
| Legacy Land Pros | 5.0★ (136) | In Salem |
| Mark Steh Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Rob Repairs LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Rob's Outdoor Services, LLC | 5.0★ (14) | In Salem |
| Salem Custom Remodeling | 4.7★ (44) | In Salem |
| Salem Structures | 4.9★ (75) | In Salem |
| SLM Handyman | In Salem | |
| Soltis - Julian Electric, LLC | 4.8★ (35) | In Salem |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Ohio 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 28 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Salem 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 |