59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 245 20th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Best Deck Builders in Santa Cruz, CA (2026)
28 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Santa Cruz: OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): OCA Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 28.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Palm Construction, 130 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Santa Cruz deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated businesses.
Top 10 deck builders in Santa Cruz at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor | 59 | 5.0★ (36) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Deck Medic | 57 | 4.3★ (6) | Capitola, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | OCA Builders | 56 | 5.0★ (49) | Los Gatos, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Palm Construction | 54 | 4.9★ (130) | Los Gatos, 18 mi away | Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Decks By DeCamp | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Prunedale, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Talmadge Construction Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (42) | Aptos, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Terra Bella Landscaping and Design | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Santa Cruz | Sat | — |
| 8 | Mike Schmidlin General Contractor | 52 | 5.0★ (9) | Campbell, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Crestline Construction | 52 | 4.8★ (18) | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 10 | Ercanbrack Siding Specialist | 52 | 5.0★ (42) | San Jose, 10 mi away | — | — |
The 28 best deck builders in Santa Cruz, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Deck Medic
Based in Capitola, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–4 PM
#3 OCA Builders
Based in Los Gatos, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19915 Wright Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95033
Based in Los Gatos, 18 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, the most in Santa Cruz.
- 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8:30 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 16185 Los Gatos Blvd #205, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Based in Prunedale, 10 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Aptos, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8070 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Based in Santa Cruz
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscape designer”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Campbell, 18 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Santa Cruz
52/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1862 El Rancho Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Based in San Jose, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–4:30 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 932 Willow Glen Way, San Jose, CA 95125
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 739 Amanda Dr, San Jose, CA 95136
Based in Morgan Hill, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 18055 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Based in Santa Cruz
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2235 Capitola Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Based in Campbell, 24 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
#16 FRG Handyman
Based in Campbell, 12 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
#17 Pacific Fence
Based in Santa Cruz
49/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3515 Mission Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Based in San Jose, 21 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu 6 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1900 Camden Ave Suit 101, San Jose, CA 95124
Based in Aptos, 15 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 320 Marigold Ave, Freedom, CA 95019
Based in Hollister, 19 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
#21 JB Construction
Based in Aptos, 6 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7 AM–5:30 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 7 AM–4:30 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4250 Wessex Dr, San Jose, CA 95136
Based in Watsonville, 15 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1931 W Beach St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Based in San Jose, 21 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–12 PM
- Address
- 14304 Esther Dr, San Jose, CA 95124
Based in Prunedale, 14 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
All 28 deck builders
#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 | Outertainment Construction Inc | 47 | 5.0★ (9) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Jose Jasso Home Remodeling | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | 18 mi |
| 28 | New Era Building Co. | 44 | 5.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
Also serving Santa Cruz
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.
How much do deck builders cost in Santa Cruz?
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 |
How we ranked Santa Cruz deck builders
We scored 28 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 |
Deck builders in Santa Cruz: frequently asked questions
Who is the best deck builder in Santa Cruz?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked deck builder in Santa Cruz, CA is OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Deck Medic (#2) and OCA Builders (#3) follow. We ranked 28 deck builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many deck builders are there in Santa Cruz?
ContractorsRanked ranks 28 deck builders serving Santa Cruz, CA. 5 of them are based in Santa Cruz; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which deck builders in Santa Cruz are open 24/7?
2 ranked deck builders in Santa Cruz post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor (#1) and OCA Builders (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which deck builders in Santa Cruz work on weekends?
15 of 28 ranked deck builders post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor (#1), Deck Medic (#2) and OCA Builders (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does deck building cost in Santa Cruz?
Deck building typically costs $4,370 to $12,750, with $8,390 typical (Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.01 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Santa Cruz deck builders have?
The median Google rating among 28 rated deck builders in Santa Cruz is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Palm Construction has the most, 130 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do deck builders outside Santa Cruz count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Cruz 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.
Update log for Santa Cruz
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 28 deck builders serving Santa Cruz.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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