158 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in University: SAP Patio Door & Glass Repair, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Handyman serving Citrus Park and Keystone, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 158.
Most-reviewed: Cody Pools, 976 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 158 ranked; ranked #33.
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158 University deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 97 open Saturdays and 50 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 158 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SAP Patio Door & Glass Repair | 86 | 5.0★ (160) | Tampa, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mr. Handyman serving Citrus Park and Keystone | 84 | 4.7★ (325) | Tampa, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Handyman serving Palm Harbor, Clearwater and Largo | 84 | 4.9★ (701) | Tarpon Springs, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Tek Decks Pavers | 82 | 4.9★ (131) | Land O' Lakes, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Mr Patio | 81 | 5.0★ (22) | Lake Magdalene, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Dan’s Custom Finishes | 81 | 4.5★ (22) | Mango, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Pioneer Deck Co | 81 | 5.0★ (16) | Mango, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Designer Decks Inc | 80 | 4.8★ (33) | Lutz, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Alpine Exteriors | Siding, Roofing & Windows | 80 | 5.0★ (89) | Saint Pete Beach, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Omega Deck Solutions | 80 | 5.0★ (30) | Clearwater, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 160 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 325 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tarpon Springs, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 701 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Land O' Lakes, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Magdalene, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mango, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mango, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lutz, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Pete Beach, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Clearwater, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomingdale, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medulla, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pinellas Park, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 501 Google reviews, 501 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Northdale, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Odessa, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Keystone, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverview, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keystone, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandon, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pebble Creek, 3 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 81 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Citrus Park, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheval, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pebble Creek, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tampa, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Magdalene, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 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 158 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.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Florida 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 158 University 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 University 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 |