9 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Santa Barbara: Timber Deck Builders Goleta, CR Score 82/100; 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Vision Landscape & Construction, 51 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #4.
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9 Santa Barbara deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timber Deck Builders Goleta | 82 | 5.0★ (27) | Goleta, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Reyes Gardening Services | 81 | 4.8★ (32) | Goleta, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Santa Barbara Decking | 78 | 4.8★ (5) | Santa Barbara | — | — |
| 4 | Vision Landscape & Construction | 77 | 5.0★ (51) | Escondido, 22 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Rigo's Windows & Patio Doors | 76 | 4.6★ (42) | Goleta, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Jack 'N Tool Box | 76 | 4.2★ (5) | Santa Barbara | — | — |
| 7 | Jk Wood Construction | 75 | 5.0★ (16) | Goleta, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Camacho Construction | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Goleta, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Santa Barbara Deck & Fence | 73 | 4.2★ (5) | Arroyo Grande, 14 mi away | — | — |
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 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, 32 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (51).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, 42 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 1 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, 16 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,370 | $8,390 | $12,750 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.01 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 9 Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara 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 |