33 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sawmills: Wize Home Services, CR Score 82/100; 4.7★ from 194 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Platinum Outdoor Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 33.
Most-reviewed: Phaupo LLC, 129 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 33 ranked after Wize Home Services; ranked #2.
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33 Sawmills deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wize Home Services | 82 | 4.7★ (194) | Hickory, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Phaupo LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (129) | Hickory, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Platinum Outdoor Services LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (39) | Conover, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Paradise Deck Solutions | 80 | 4.5★ (14) | Morganton, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Foothills Fence and Deck LLC. | 79 | 5.0★ (13) | Lenoir, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Creech Custom Carpentry | 76 | 5.0★ (5) | Conover, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Carolina Construction & Docks LLC | 76 | 4.9★ (23) | Hickory, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Hidden Cove Construction | 76 | 5.0★ (23) | Black Mountain, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | SunLife Sunrooms Spas & More | 76 | 4.6★ (70) | Hickory, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | KC’s trade services | 76 | 5.0★ (5) | Hickory, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.7★ from 194 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (194).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Black Mountain, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 70 Google reviews, 70 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Hickory, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, 26 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Conover, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Outdoor furniture store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sawmills
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 18 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Canton, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | TCB Construction | 67 | 4.0★ (22) | 13 mi |
| 27 | David Flowers Handyman | 66 | 4.7★ (12) | 12 mi |
| 28 | Childers Construction and Remodeling LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (12) | 17 mi |
| 29 | Race City Renovations | 66 | 4.6★ (11) | 18 mi |
| 30 | Dylan's Custom Carpentry LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (3) | 4 mi |
| 31 | Patriot Construction and Remodeling LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 32 | TaylorMade Remodeling LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
| 33 | Creekside Construction & Repairs LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athena Decks | 20 mi | |
| ClearVision Dream Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Decks & Fences Plus | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Drexel Kitchen and Bath | 9 mi | |
| FS Decks and Fencing | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Guthrie's Roofing | 17 mi | |
| Houston Roofing Construction Remodeling | 1.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Just DECK it | 11 mi | |
| Kirkwood Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Moses Roofing & Decks | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| NBR Handyman & More | 21 mi | |
| NC Home Repairs | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Oliver Landscaping/Handyman services | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Pegasus Home Improvement Specialist | 17 mi | |
| Suds, Studs & More LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Sure Drive USA | 16 mi | |
| Top Notch Roofing & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Walmart Patio & Garden Services | 12 mi | |
| Walmart Patio & Garden Services | 15 mi | |
| Walmart Patio & Garden Services | 17 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,370 | $8,380 | $12,750 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.01 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 33 Sawmills 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 Sawmills 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 |