Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Backyard Court Installers

We graded 29 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
100%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.73★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
2.7%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 10,547 Google reviews of 29 top-rated backyard court installers nationwide. Updated November 12, 2026.

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1patio installers logopatio installers★ 4.93 on this job15 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom home building”:Stars on this job 55%4.93★Number of such jobs 25%15Overall Experts Score 20%87Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.73★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87
2Custom Patio Installation logoCustom Patio Installation★ 5.00 on this job10 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom home building”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%10Overall Experts Score 20%83Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.73★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.84
3Patio builders logoPatio builders★ 4.78 on this job9 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom home building”:Stars on this job 55%4.78★Number of such jobs 25%9Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 74Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.73★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.74

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Custom home building” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about custom home building

Frank6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★
Custom Patio Installation logoCustom Patio Installation

A memorable deck builder experience that I’ll always be proud of. The team put in great, honest effort to design and build a high-quality deck for my home, and they kept me informed through each step of the project. The craftsmanship, materials, and attention to detail really stood out, and the finished outdoor…

Great priceBuilding designCommercial projectsCustom home building
todd1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Patio builders logoPatio builders

I needed an old backyard pergola removed and replaced because several support posts had badly rotted at the base. Donovan and the crew arrived fast, took down the worn structure, and built a beautiful new deck pergola with great craftsmanship at a fair price, all in one day. I was honestly surprised that a deck…

Reasonable priceCommercial projectsCustom home building
Malachi3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
patio installers logopatio installers

A deck builder team handled a large deck replacement and expansion for us, and the finished deck looks amazing. The craftsmanship and build quality really show, and the extra time was worth it. Josiah and Jaime worked through the hot Sylmar weather, stayed focused on the details, and made sure the deck project was…

Great priceCustom home building
Carla4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
patio installers logopatio installers

Nathan did an excellent job repairing, refinishing, and restoring our Ipe wood deck. He answered the phone right away, came out the next day to look at the deck, and sent the quote later that same day. The pricing was fair, better than the other deck builder quotes we received, and the whole process was smooth and…

Reasonable priceBasement remodelingBuilding designCustom home building
H1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
patio installers logopatio installers

We recently added a new deck by our patio, and we’re very happy with how everything turned out. Patio Installers was professional from the start and clearly knew deck building and outdoor living design very well. The crew handled the project the right way, stayed on schedule, and paid close attention to the details…

Great priceCustom home buildingConcrete pouring
kennedy2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★
Custom Patio Installation logoCustom Patio Installation

We hired a deck builder to design our outdoor deck, and we still love it. Ross and the crew were professional, easy to work with, and very helpful with every design question and concern we had during the planning and build process. The craftsmanship and material quality have held up beautifully, and the deck…

Great priceBuilding designCustom home building

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of backyard court installers).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1GRA Basketball logoGRA BasketballDearborn Heights, MIA 95How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%95+65.8Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 95Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
2The Ryan Scott Smith Basketball Court logoThe Ryan Scott Smith Basketball CourtElizabeth, NJA 94How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%93+64.4Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.97—
3Los Angeles Patio Cover logoLos Angeles Patio CoverSanta Monica, CAA 94How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%93+64.4Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 94Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
4NJ Swingsets & Playgrounds logoNJ Swingsets & PlaygroundsElizabeth, NJA 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%91+57.8Reliability 28%86+24.3Replies to reviews 8%79+6.5Experts Score= 89Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––AB4.89—
5My Backyard Sports logoMy Backyard SportsElizabeth, NJA 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%61+4.3Craft & service penalty78−2.2Momentum penalty71−2.9Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AABABB4.93—
6patio installers logopatio installersSanta Monica, CAA 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%20+1.4Experts Score= 87Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAD4.86—
7Englewood Field Club logoEnglewood Field ClubElizabeth, NJA 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%88+55.9Reliability 28%97+27.4Replies to reviews 8%36+3Experts Score= 86Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––AD4.78—
8Patio builders logoPatio buildersSanta Monica, CAA 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%87+47.5Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%23+1.6Experts Score= 86Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAD4.87—
9Sports Basement Orange County logoSports Basement Orange CountyFountain Valley, CAA 84How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%85+54Reliability 28%79+22.3Replies to reviews 8%89+7.3Experts Score= 84Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AB––AA4.86—
10Custom Patio Installation logoCustom Patio InstallationSanta Monica, CAA 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%82+44.7Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%15+1.1Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AAF4.81—
11Basketball Courts logoBasketball CourtsFountain Valley, CAA 81How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%84+58.2Reliability 31%74+22.8Experts Score= 81Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AB––A–4.88—
12The Canteen at Midtown logoThe Canteen at MidtownDearborn Heights, MIB 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%86+54.6Reliability 28%86+24.3Replies to reviews 8%1+0.1Experts Score= 79Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––AF4.85—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.

Backyard Court Installers at a glance

How the 29 backyard court installers we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A1138%
  • Grade B1552%
  • Grade C310%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up517%
  • 4.80–4.89★1138%
  • 4.60–4.79★828%
  • Below 4.60★517%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality5624%
  • Professionalism5222%
  • Responsiveness5222%
  • Punctuality2912%
  • Value4620%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price4045%
  • Reasonable4855%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

2025
2026

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.