267 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Shore: 1-773-PORCHES, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 267.
Most-reviewed: Matrix Exteriors, 691 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 267 ranked; ranked #26.
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267 South Shore deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 182 open Saturdays and 73 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 267 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-773-PORCHES | 63 | 4.8★ (195) | Chicago, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Deck & Porches Chicago Brothers | 58 | 5.0★ (54) | Chicago, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park | 58 | 4.8★ (578) | Chicago, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Pitch Concepts | 58 | 4.9★ (33) | Chicago, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | CPC Porch Builders | 57 | 5.0★ (41) | Chicago, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | The Chicago Roof Deck | 57 | 5.0★ (38) | Chicago, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Framar Porches | 57 | 5.0★ (84) | Chicago, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Deck Doc Staining and Sealing | 56 | 4.9★ (83) | Chicago, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | PorchCraft Deck Builders | 56 | 5.0★ (24) | Chicago, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Premium Rooftop Deck | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Chicago, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 578 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarendon Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Park, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 18 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 267 ranked deck builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aros Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| D & M Outdoor Living Spaces | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Deck Medic Chicago Southside | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Decker Brothers Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| EGL Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Jade Quality Services | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| JC Lawncare, Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Jj's construction | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| JR Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| JS General Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Just Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Keating Construction & Co | 1.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| LimakWay | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Northwest Decks | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| PNR Deck Builders & Pergola | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| ProEx Contractors INC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Project Knight | In South Shore | |
| Shading Solutions Group | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Storm Windows Chicago | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Superior Contracting Services Inc | 3.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois 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 267 South Shore 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 South Shore 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 |