180 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Universal City: MG Construction & Decks, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dr- Deck, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 180.
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services South Bay, 418 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 180 ranked; ranked #31.
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180 Universal City deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 111 open Saturdays and 84 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 180 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MG Construction & Decks | 89 | 5.0★ (89) | Los Angeles, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | West Hollywood Decks | 88 | 4.9★ (119) | West Hollywood, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | All Wood Deck Builders | 88 | 4.9★ (101) | Burbank, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Burbank Pro Deck Services | 87 | 4.8★ (92) | Burbank, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | LifeTime Decks & Siding | 87 | 5.0★ (27) | Burbank, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Glendale Local Deck Masters | 86 | 4.9★ (69) | Glendale, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Dr- Deck | 86 | 5.0★ (52) | Los Angeles, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | LA Decks | 86 | 4.8★ (78) | Los Angeles, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Elite Deck Builders | 86 | 4.9★ (47) | Beverly Hills, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Green Advisor Inc. | 86 | 4.9★ (156) | Encino, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Hollywood, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glendale, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encino, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 156 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Athens, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 253 Google reviews, 253 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canoga Park, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews, 239 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chatsworth, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Hollywood, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encino, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews, 245 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burbank, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hermosa Beach, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 180 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACM LA CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Agoura Hills Deck Builder Co | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Clean My Decks | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Deck Doctor | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| DeckRepairPROS | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| HD-Backyard Builders | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Industry Deck Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Integrity Deck Builders & Patio Cover | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| J M L Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| KS CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN INC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| LA Deck and Balcony | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| LA Paver and Remodeling Group | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Lanai Construction, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Pacific Decks & Pergola Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Ramirez Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| RIB Deck Service | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Robert E Salais Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Southern California Decking, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| The J Hammer | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Vista Premium Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deck building | $4,370 | $8,390 | $12,750 | Per deck: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.01 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 180 Universal City 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 Universal City 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 |