10 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sylvan Lake: West Deck, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Handyman Connection of Red Deer, 59 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #7.
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10 Sylvan Lake deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 10 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Deck | 89 | 5.0★ (43) | Red Deer, 19 km away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Canpro Deck and Rail Red Deer | 77 | 4.7★ (27) | Red Deer, 19 km away | — | — |
| 3 | Right Side Roofing and Siding | 75 | 4.4★ (40) | Red Deer, 19 km away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Proshield Decks & Railings Red Deer | 73 | 4.7★ (18) | Red Deer, 15 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Green Ladder Contractors Ltd | 73 | 5.0★ (13) | Red Deer, 19 km away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Absolute Property Service | 71 | 5.0★ (7) | Red Deer, 22 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Handyman Connection of Red Deer | 71 | 4.4★ (59) | Red Deer, 27 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Fence n Things | 68 | 3.5★ (13) | Sylvan Lake | — | — |
| 9 | Homestead Custom Carpentry | 67 | 5.0★ (8) | Red Deer, 23 km away | — | — |
| 10 | R C I Alberta | 63 | 4.8★ (6) | Lacombe, 30 km away | — | — |
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: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 40 Google reviews, 40 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 15 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, 18 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 19 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 22 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 27 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (59).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sylvan Lake
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Deer, 23 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacombe, 30 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Sylvan Lake. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | CA$6,100 | CA$11,690 | CA$17,780 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
We scored 10 Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake 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 |