11 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Santa Maria: The Patio Cover Deck and Fence Co., CR Score 80/100; 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Dream Home Landscaping, 27 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 11 ranked after The Patio Cover Deck and Fence Co.; ranked #7.
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11 Santa Maria deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Patio Cover Deck and Fence Co. | 80 | 5.0★ (49) | San Luis Obispo, 23 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | JSW Santa Maria Sunrooms & Patios | 80 | 5.0★ (4) | Fitzgerald, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | DeckTech, Inc. | 76 | 4.3★ (15) | Grover Beach, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Arroyo Grande Deck & Fence | 75 | 4.6★ (9) | Arroyo Grande, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Kwik Hardscapes | 74 | 4.9★ (10) | Nipomo, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | K&G Landscape Gardening Inc. | 73 | 5.0★ (5) | Arroyo Grande, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Dream Home Landscaping | 73 | 4.9★ (27) | Arroyo Grande, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | LionHart Residential Remodeling | 70 | 5.0★ (11) | Grover Beach, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Frontline Spray Foam | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | Nipomo, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | CAL COAST Construction | 66 | 5.0★ (6) | San Luis Obispo, 25 mi away | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (49).
Based in Fitzgerald, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Grover Beach, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based in Nipomo, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
Based in Grover Beach, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
Based in Nipomo, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow Plumbing Drain & Repair Service | 4.9★ (287) | In Santa Maria |
| AVES Electric | 4.9★ (118) | In Santa Maria |
| Central City Plumbing Inc. | 4.9★ (30) | In Santa Maria |
| Central City Tree Service | 4.9★ (52) | In Santa Maria |
| Dan's Mobile Detail and Pressure Wash | 4.6★ (45) | In Santa Maria |
| Electrical Maintenance Professionals | 4.8★ (33) | In Santa Maria |
| Ever-Ready Electric | 4.8★ (266) | In Santa Maria |
| Griffin Plumbing, Inc. | 4.9★ (1,093) | In Santa Maria |
| Jack's All-American Plumbing | 4.9★ (225) | In Santa Maria |
| Luna & Sons Landscaping | 5.0★ (35) | In Santa Maria |
| New Life Kitchen & Bath | 4.8★ (90) | In Santa Maria |
| New Life Painting | 4.9★ (179) | In Santa Maria |
| Pacific Outdoor Living | 5.0★ (29) | In Santa Maria |
| Pop's Plumbing | 4.9★ (221) | In Santa Maria |
| Power and Lighting Service | 4.9★ (98) | In Santa Maria |
| Santa Maria BBQ Grill JD Fabrications | 4.9★ (48) | In Santa Maria |
| Scenic Route Landscaping | 5.0★ (51) | In Santa Maria |
| SLG Concrete Coatings | 5.0★ (156) | In Santa Maria |
| Water Fixers Plumbing & Filtration | 4.9★ (148) | In Santa Maria |
| Zierman Plumbing & Heating Company | 4.8★ (50) | In Santa Maria |
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 11 Santa Maria 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 Maria 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 |