Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Deck Contractors

We graded 40 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$12ktypical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
96%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.77★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
4.4%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 3,836 Google reviews of 40 top-rated deck contractors nationwide. Updated November 2, 2026.

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1D&J Construction Services, LLC logoD&J Construction Services, LLC★ 5.00 on this job5 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drywall repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%5Overall Experts Score 20%88Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.77★) 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.86
2AYA Homes LLC logoAYA Homes LLC★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drywall repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 84Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.77★) 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
3VKB Kitchen and Bath logoVKB Kitchen and Bath★ 5.00 on this job3 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Drywall repair”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%3Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 76Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.77★) 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.76

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Drywall repair” (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 drywall repair

Dalton3 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 months ago★★★★★
D&J Construction Services, LLC logoD&J Construction Services, LLC

Jose and his team were the best contracting work I have ever came across in Arizona. Their attention to detail is what set them apart. Jose and his team did drywall, stucco, and painting. They patched more than 15 1x1 squares with drywall, and 3 holes with stucco. They matched the paint perfectly, and did so…

Paint indoorsDrywall paintingDrywall installation
Mandeep1 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
AYA Homes LLC logoAYA Homes LLC

We hired Shawn from AYA Homes to do structural repair work to the foundation and exterior walls in the garage. Shawn guided through the overall process of hiring an engineer and helped secure permits from the city. Once the work started, the work practically wrapped up in no time, with only bottlenecks being…

Construction managementGeneral constructionHome repairs
ChristinaLocal Guide · 24 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★★★★★
VKB Kitchen and Bath logoVKB Kitchen and Bath

Overall just a great experience. I wanted to redo my daughter’s bathroom and had no idea what to do with such a small space. Bill was able to put together a design that brought her into the 21st century and still give her tons of storage and counter space. She even has a cosmetic organizer that pulls out and…

Granite countertop installationRemodelingDrywall installation+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Joe5 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
D&J Construction Services, LLC logoD&J Construction Services, LLC

I highly recommend Jose and the team at D & J Construction. They recently handled a wide ranging post-demo project for me at a commercial space in Tempe that included framing a new wall, door installations, electrical work, HVAC, fence removal and ceiling cleanup. Jose was willing to work with me on the price until…

Great priceDrywall installationInterior paintingDrywall repair
Drew1 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★
D&J Construction Services, LLC logoD&J Construction Services, LLC

Jose and his team after a botched remodel and I have nothing but praise for them! Everyone was professional had an amazing attention to detail and they refuse to take short cuts!! Cant recommend them enough!!

Great priceTile work installationTile work replacementPaint indoors
AdamLocal Guide · 32 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★
D&J Construction Services, LLC logoD&J Construction Services, LLC

I’ve been working with DNA Construction for approximately 15 years, excellent quality excellent workmanship. When they say they’re gonna show up, they actually do.. We’ve done everything from building houses to Glulam beams installs for customers.

Customer photo from Adam's review
Great priceTile work installationInstall flooringFaux finishes

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 deck contractors).

#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).
1Quality Builders and Renovation Inc logoQuality Builders and Renovation IncWindsor, CAA 97How 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%98+67.8Reliability 31%94+28.9Experts Score= 97Not 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—
2Clough Construction logoClough ConstructionNovato, CAA 97How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%93+24.3Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty94−0.6Experts Score= 97Not enough data for 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.AAAAA–5.00—
3Be Home Remodeling logoBe Home RemodelingSan Francisco, CAA 97How 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 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%95+24.8Value 15%92+14Experts Score= 97Not enough data for 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–AA–5.00—
4Nor-Cal Maintenance Services | Gutter & Exterior Services in Windsor, CA logoNor-Cal Maintenance Services | Gutter & Exterior Services in Windsor, CAWindsor, CAA 96How 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 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%96+25Value 15%90+13.7Craft & service penalty96−0.4Experts Score= 96Not enough data for 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.AAAAA–4.99—
5Archadeck of Central South Carolina logoArchadeck of Central South CarolinaColumbia, SCA 96How 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%97+52.9Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.97—
6King's Renovation Services logoKing's Renovation ServicesColumbia, SCA 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 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%91+23.7Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 95Not enough data for 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–AA–5.00—
7Pioneer Deck Solutions logoPioneer Deck SolutionsColumbia, SCA 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%97+67.2Reliability 31%91+28Experts 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––––5.00—
8AYA Homes LLC logoAYA Homes LLCSan Francisco, CAA 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%92+24Value 15%97+14.8Craft & service penalty93−0.7Experts Score= 95Not enough data for 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.AAAAA–5.00—
9Pacific Construction, General Contractors San Francisco logoPacific Construction, General Contractors San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAA 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 59%97+56.9Reliability 26%94+24.5Value 15%86+13.1Experts Score= 95Not enough data for 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–AA–4.98—
10Nor-Cal Maintenance | Gutter Installation & Services in Santa Rosa, CA logoNor-Cal Maintenance | Gutter Installation & Services in Santa Rosa, CAWindsor, 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 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%90+21.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%88+6.2Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAA4.96—
11Paramount Deck Solutions logoParamount Deck SolutionsEl Paso, TXA 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%95+65.8Reliability 31%91+28Experts 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—
12Lake Murray Dock Co.- Dock Builder, Dock Repair, & Lakeshore Restoration logoLake Murray Dock Co.- Dock Builder, Dock Repair, & Lakeshore RestorationColumbia, SCA 93How 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%89+27.4Experts Score= 93Not 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–4.95—

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”.

Deck Contractors at a glance

How the 40 deck contractors we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A2255%
  • Grade B1435%
  • Grade C410%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up2255%
  • 4.80–4.89★923%
  • 4.60–4.79★718%
  • Below 4.60★25%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality80523%
  • Professionalism82324%
  • Responsiveness65419%
  • Punctuality53416%
  • Value61718%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price10346%
  • Reasonable9643%
  • Overpriced84%
  • Not sure167%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

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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.