304 deck builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Uptown: Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 405 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 304.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park, 578 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 304 ranked; ranked #4.
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304 Uptown deck builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 212 open Saturdays and 82 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 304 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Core Improve - Deck Repair & Deck Staining | 61 | 4.8★ (405) | Des Plaines, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Deck & Porches Chicago Brothers | 61 | 5.0★ (54) | Chicago, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | 1-773-PORCHES | 60 | 4.8★ (195) | Chicago, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park | 60 | 4.8★ (578) | Chicago, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 5 | Pitch Concepts | 60 | 4.9★ (33) | Chicago, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Framar Porches | 60 | 5.0★ (84) | Chicago, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Deck Doc Staining and Sealing | 60 | 4.9★ (83) | Chicago, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Diamond Decking | 59 | 5.0★ (45) | Glenview, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Porch & Decks By Adam | 59 | 5.0★ (33) | Chicago, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | The Chicago Roof Deck | 58 | 5.0★ (38) | Chicago, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 405 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 578 Google reviews, the most in Uptown.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 3 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Evanston, 4 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Park Ridge, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evanston, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 3 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 304 Uptown deck builders on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Uptown data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |