14 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Taylorville: Modern Improvements, CR Score 80/100; 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Get R Done Tree Deck & Fence, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 14.
Most-reviewed: Southern Ledge Pools and Patios, 44 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 14 ranked after Modern Improvements; ranked #3.
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14 Taylorville deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modern Improvements | 80 | 4.7★ (71) | Countryside, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Moon's Christmas lights installation | 80 | 4.8★ (25) | Darien, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Southern Ledge Pools and Patios | 78 | 4.2★ (44) | Taylorville | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Get R Done Tree Deck & Fence | 76 | 5.0★ (5) | East Saint Louis, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Reed Louis & Pierce | 76 | 5.0★ (19) | Springfield, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Legacy Deck Builders | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | Chatham, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ryan Construction & Roofing LLC | 70 | 3.9★ (17) | East Alton, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Elysian Signature Homes | 69 | 4.8★ (4) | Princeton, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Sunny Knoll Landscaping | 69 | 4.4★ (8) | Taylorville | Sat | — |
| 10 | JACOBS LANDSCAPE LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (6) | Elgin, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
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 71 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (71).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darien, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylorville
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 44 Google reviews, 44 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Saint Louis, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Springfield, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chatham, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Alton, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Princeton, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taylorville
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 8 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Montgomery, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All-C Construction | 13 mi | |
| An American Pride Construction Company | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Anthony Walters Carpentry L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| B & R Construction | 4.0★ (10) | In Taylorville |
| Bustamante Fence & Deck Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| CD Power Washing Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Taylorville |
| Ezra Schrock Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Handley Concrete and Construction | 1.0★ (1) | 25 mi |
| Hauberk Restoration Company | 4.3★ (6) | In Taylorville |
| Huddleston Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Taylorville |
| Kyler Construction Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| M Dee's Contractor | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| MM Landscaping and Design | 4.5★ (17) | In Taylorville |
| Prime Solutions, Inc. | 13 mi | |
| RLS Construction | 21 mi | |
| Rowley Deck & Tile Restoration | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| SouthSide Fence and Decks | 13 mi | |
| Springfield Handyman & Landscaping Services | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Stephen Coy Construction,Inc | 4.6★ (13) | In Taylorville |
| T. Franklin Building and Plumbing, LLC | 3.9★ (7) | In Taylorville |
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 14 Taylorville 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 Taylorville 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 |