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Best Deck Builders in Sterling, IL (2026)

10 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Sterling: Hammer Time Custom Carpentry, CR Score 83/100; 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wyatt H. LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 10.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: MDS Construction, Inc., 26 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

10 Sterling deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 10 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Deck builders in Dixon ranking. See Deck builders in Dixon

Top 10 deck builders in Sterling at a glance

Top 10 deck builders in Sterling at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Hammer Time Custom Carpentry834.7★ (13)Montgomery, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Elite Painting and Renovation814.7★ (15)SterlingSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Wyatt H. LLC765.0★ (4)Ankeny, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Quality Design Inc. - Dixon724.7★ (12)Dixon, 19 mi awaySat—
5MDS Construction, Inc.724.2★ (26)Dixon, 12 mi away—Most reviews
6B&A Glass Co.713.8★ (13)Rock Falls, 2 mi away——
7Terry Wolf Construction Inc683.0★ (4)Rock Falls, 4 mi away——
8RPH Fencing673.7★ (3)Rock Falls, 3 mi away——
9Foundry-Home Builders675.0★ (5)Dixon, 19 mi away——
10First Class Construction664.2★ (5)Rock Falls, 5 mi away——

The 10 best deck builders in Sterling, ranked

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.

  6. #6 B&A Glass Co.

    Based in Rock Falls, 2 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.

    • 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1911 New High St, Rock Falls, IL 61071
    View profile for B&A Glass Co.(815) 716-1866

  8. #8 RPH Fencing

    Based in Rock Falls, 3 mi away

    67/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2604 Spruce St, Rock Falls, IL 61071
    View profile for RPH Fencing(815) 590-9336

How much do deck builders cost in Sterling?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do deck builders cost in Sterling?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Deck building$4,300$8,240$12,530Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.99 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How we ranked Sterling deck builders

We scored 10 Sterling 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Sterling data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Deck builders in Sterling: frequently asked questions

Who is the best deck builder in Sterling?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked deck builder in Sterling, IL is Hammer Time Custom Carpentry with a CR Score of 83/100. It has 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Elite Painting and Renovation (#2) and Wyatt H. LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 10 deck builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many deck builders are there in Sterling?

ContractorsRanked ranks 10 deck builders serving Sterling, IL. 1 of them is based in Sterling; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which deck builders in Sterling are open 24/7?

2 ranked deck builders in Sterling post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Hammer Time Custom Carpentry (#1) and Wyatt H. LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which deck builders in Sterling work on weekends?

4 of 10 ranked deck builders post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hammer Time Custom Carpentry (#1), Elite Painting and Renovation (#2) and Wyatt H. LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does deck building cost in Sterling?

Deck building typically costs $4,300 to $12,530, with $8,240 typical (Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 0.99 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Sterling deck builders have?

The median Google rating among 10 rated deck builders in Sterling is 4.5★, with a median of 9 reviews. MDS Construction, Inc. has the most, 26 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do deck builders outside Sterling count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sterling 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 Sterling

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 deck builders serving Sterling.

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