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4 Best Deck Builders in Philadelphia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 17 deck builders in Philadelphia on Google Maps · 4 listed · How we rank

A deck is one of the few home projects where the paperwork matters as much as the lumber. Reviewers of the deck builders in Philadelphia below often mention permits, footings, township rules and HOA forms. Between them these builders have logged more than 440 Google reviews, rated from 4.9 up to a perfect 5.0, and only one is based inside the city limits.

Short answer: Expert General Contracting, which trades as The Deck Expert in Northeast Philadelphia, holds a 5.0 from more than 160 reviews. Amazing Decks in Ambler has the most reviews here (more than 170, rated 4.9) and handles township and HOA paperwork. RC DECK CO (Merion Station) and Deck Guardian (Moorestown, NJ) are both rated 5.0 on more than 50 reviews.
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Deck Builders, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Expert General Contracting 5.0 ★ 162 Philadelphia-based, covered decks View ›
2 Amazing Decks 4.9 ★ 174 Permits, HOA paperwork, showroom View ›
3 RC DECK CO 5.0 ★ 53 Main Line decks and pergolas View ›
4 Deck Guardian 5.0 ★ 52 South Jersey composite decks View ›
4 Best Deck Builders in Philadelphia (2026)

Each builder, and where it works from

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Expert General Contracting

5.0162 Google reviews

Expert General Contracting is a Philadelphia contractor on Genesee Place in the Northeast, and its website trades under the name The Deck Expert. Its site covers deck design, construction and installation in composite, Trex, cedar and pine, along with overhanging patio covers. Google lists it simply as a deck builder.

What people praise

  • One reviewer had an old unsafe deck demolished and a new one built in two days, with the yard cleaned afterward
  • Reviewers mention design suggestions that added seating, plus lighting, heaters and a TV on finished decks
  • One reviewer says the owner handled permit and footing questions, and another had a patio roof with lights and heaters built in snowy weather
  • A reviewer who had been ghosted by another company praised how quickly their issues were sorted

Worth knowing

  • The company runs as both Expert General Contracting and The Deck Expert, so check which name is on your contract
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating5 / 5
Review volume162 · 91st
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only builder here with a Philadelphia address, with detailed reviews of full rebuilds and covered patios. A good first quote for a city rowhome backyard.

Website+1215-350-2885 Directions

3622 Genesee Pl, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Amazing Decks logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Amazing Decks

4.9174 Google reviews

Amazing Decks is based in Ambler, in Montgomery County, and works across southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey. It designs and builds custom decks, covered decks, patios and outdoor kitchens, and its website lists Trex decking and Unilock pavers among its products. Reviewers describe visiting its showroom to see materials before they decide.

What people praise

  • Reviewers say the company handled township and HOA paperwork for them
  • One reviewer's original plan fell through with their township, and the company returned with an alternate plan finished in a week
  • Reviewers mention project managers who answered questions in person, by phone and by text
  • One covered-deck job included ceiling lights, a fan and wiring for a future TV and sound system

Worth knowing

  • Based in Ambler, so confirm service to your Philadelphia address
  • Office hours are weekdays only
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume174 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most reviewed builder on this page, and the one reviewers credit most for paperwork. Strong if your deck needs a township or HOA sign-off.

Website+1800-220-3275 Directions

11 S Ridge Ave, Ambler, PA 19002

RC DECK CO logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

RC DECK CO

5.053 Google reviews

RC DECK CO is based in Merion Station, in Lower Merion, and its replies to reviewers are signed Raffensperger Construction. Its website describes custom decks, pergolas and covered outdoor rooms for the Main Line and the wider Philadelphia area, and says it is a Deckorators Certified Pro and an Evalast Pro Builder. It offers custom 3D designs before building.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe old wooden decks torn out and replaced quickly, at a fair price
  • One reviewer had a pergola built, and the builder drove out of state to collect delayed materials
  • One reviewer called a deck evaluation honest, with realistic repair options rather than unnecessary work
  • Reviewers describe the crew as professional and clear about the work

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the two largest builders here, so each review counts for more
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating5 / 5
Review volume53 · 85th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A Main Line builder with a flat 5.0 and reviews that cover decks, pergolas and honest assessments. Suits suburban Philadelphia homes.

Website Book now+1610-246-0546 Directions

523 Kenilworth Rd, Merion Station, PA 19066

Deck Guardian logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Deck Guardian

5.052 Google reviews

Deck Guardian is a deck builder with a Moorestown, NJ office on Nixon Drive. Its Moorestown web page lists new deck and porch construction and deck resurfacing, with composite decking. It makes no Philadelphia office claim, so treat it as a South Jersey option that may travel.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe efficient, professional crews and clear updates on progress
  • One reviewer liked the detailed quote and design software for making decisions
  • One owner had the flooring and railings of a 22-year-old deck replaced in three days
  • One reviewer said the builders listened and advised what would work for the property

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer mentioned leftover concrete residue on an adjoining patio, which the company apologised for
  • Confirm Philadelphia service before you book
Reputation scorecardrank in Philadelphia
Rating5 / 5
Review volume52 · 79th
Confidenceearly
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable option for South Jersey homeowners. For a Philadelphia address, check coverage before spending time on a quote.

Website+1908-332-8616 Directions

1181 Nixon Dr #1013, Moorestown, NJ 08057

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How the scorecards work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, set against other deck builders in the area. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from 170 reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 from 20. Recency shows how recently people still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What shapes deck prices around Philadelphia (2026)

No review or website prints a price per square foot or a typical deck total, so this page quotes none. Price moves with the decking material (composite, Trex, cedar or pine), the size, whether a roof, lighting or heaters are added, and any permit or footing work. Get an itemized written quote and ask who handles permits.

Where these builders work from

Expert General Contracting is based in Northeast Philadelphia. Amazing Decks is based in Ambler, RC DECK CO in Merion Station on the Main Line, and Deck Guardian in Moorestown, NJ. Looking for deck builders near me? Each listing shows a phone number and map link so you can check how close the crew starts out.

Questions for a deck builder

  • Who pulls the permit and deals with the township or HOA?
  • Which decking material do you suggest for my yard, and what does the warranty cover?
  • Is the quote itemized, with lighting, railings and stairs listed separately?
  • How do you handle rotten framing found once the old deck is off?
  • What is the start date and the finish date in writing?

Frequently asked questions

Which deck builder here is based inside Philadelphia?

Expert General Contracting, which trades as The Deck Expert, lists a Northeast Philadelphia address. Amazing Decks is in Ambler, RC DECK CO is in Merion Station, and Deck Guardian is in Moorestown, NJ.

Do Philadelphia deck builders handle permits?

Several reviewers say so. Amazing Decks reviewers describe the company handling township and HOA paperwork, and one Expert General Contracting reviewer mentions permits and footings being resolved. Confirm it in your contract.

Can I get a covered deck or pergola, not just a platform?

Yes, according to reviewers. Amazing Decks built a covered deck with electrical work, Expert General Contracting built a patio roof with lights and heaters, and RC DECK CO built a pergola.

Where to start

For a Philadelphia address, call Expert General Contracting first, and add Amazing Decks if paperwork worries you. RC DECK CO fits Main Line homes and Deck Guardian suits South Jersey. Whoever you choose, get permit responsibility in writing.

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