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Cedar Works Deck Builders logoHow 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%95+51.8Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%71+5Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.94SCORE

Cedar Works Deck Builders

Detroit, MI · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #28Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 64 deck contractors · 4.9★ from 230 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other deck contractors (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-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.Cedar Works Deck Builders is better than 95% of deck contractors.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow 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.Cedar Works Deck Builders is better than 94% of deck contractors.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Cedar Works Deck Builders is better than 99% of deck contractors.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Cedar Works Deck Builders is better than 100% of deck contractors.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Cedar Works Deck Builders is better than 100% of deck contractors.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow 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.Cedar Works Deck Builders is better than 71% of deck contractors.B
71

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Customers hired Cedar Works Deck Builders for 4 kinds of job.

Cedar Works Deck Builders for deck design

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.4
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 77/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Deck design”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average 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.#7 / 12

All 4 Google reviews tagged “Deck design”

Denise3 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 years ago★★★★★

We are very happy with our new decks! Every aspect of the project exceeded our expectations. From the beginning, we enjoyed working with Robert on the quote and project design. His knowledge and attention to detail gave us the confidence and comfort level necessary to move forward. We have multi-level decking with…

Composite decksDeck design+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Nancy7 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 years ago★★★★★

Jamie and his crew at Cedar Works did an excellent job designing and building our new Trex deck. The quality is outstanding, and was quickly noticed by our neighbors. It's truly beautiful and we love it. It was a real pleasure working with them, too. Jamie was great at communicating, respected what we were…

Composite decksDeck designDeck installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Matthew3 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 years ago★★★★★

A+, finished my project fast and on time!

Deck designDeck installationPatio decks+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
FredLocal Guide · 12 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

We’re in the process of having CedarWorks install a second deck and gazebo at our home. Even though the work isn’t done yet, the same quality build is in process and we know Jamie and his team will deliver an outstanding build! Our township building code official has made 2 inspections so far and said “you’ve got…

Composite decksDeck designDeck installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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