431 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sterling: Deck Envy, LLC, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Archadeck of Northern Virginia West, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 431.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Northern Virginia - Arlington to Haymarket, 607 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 431 ranked; ranked #12.
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431 Sterling deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 260 open Saturdays and 104 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 431 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deck Envy, LLC | 87 | 4.9★ (97) | Ashburn, 6 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Deck Armor, LLC | 86 | 4.9★ (266) | Gaithersburg, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Archadeck of Northern Virginia West | 86 | 5.0★ (11) | Herndon, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Mr Deck and Patio Contractor - Fairfax | 86 | 5.0★ (30) | Fairfax, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | FA Outdoor Spaces | 86 | 5.0★ (104) | Fairfax, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Armor Fence, Deck, & Patio - Nova | 85 | 4.7★ (563) | Manassas, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Whitmer Decks | 85 | 5.0★ (21) | Ashburn, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Serrano Master Deck, LLC | 85 | 4.9★ (131) | Gaithersburg, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | J&A Deck And Fence | 85 | 4.8★ (26) | Germantown, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Gold Potomac Patios | 84 | 5.0★ (35) | Poolesville, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 266 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herndon, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 18 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 563 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburn, 1 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gaithersburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Germantown, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poolesville, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centreville, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manassas, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 607 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews, 264 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darnestown, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Great Falls, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburn, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburn, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dale City, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 326 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksburg, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Washington, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gainesville, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Germantown, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia 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 431 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Sterling 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 |