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5 Best Deck Builders in San Diego (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 15 deck builders in San Diego on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A deck quote has a way of changing once the old boards come off, which is why the builder you pick matters as much as the design. The deck builders in San Diego below hold more than 330 Google reviews between them, rated 4.7 to 5.0, and their offices stretch from Oceanside and San Marcos to Valley Center and San Diego itself.

Short answer: West Coast Deck in Oceanside has the largest review base, at 4.9 stars from more than 160 Google reviews, and its site covers deck construction, repair, waterproofing and balcony work. Captain Decks holds a 5.0 on a smaller review base. No prices are published here, so ask for an itemized written quote.
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# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 West Coast Deck 4.9 ★ 168 Deck repair, rebuilds and balconies View ›
2 Captain Decks 5.0 ★ 48 Custom decks, curves and pergolas View ›
3 North County Deck & Patio 4.8 ★ 54 Decks and patio covers in North County View ›
4 Best Rate Balcony & Deck Repair 4.7 ★ 35 Deck repair and balcony drainage View ›
5 California Deck Pros 4.9 ★ 29 Custom redwood and pool decks View ›
5 Best Deck Builders in San Diego (2026)

The builders, reviewed

West Coast Deck logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

West Coast Deck

4.9168 Google reviews

West Coast Deck is a deck builder based in Oceanside. Its site lists deck construction, deck repair, deck and balcony waterproofing, railing construction, and deck refinishing and restoration, and says it complies with California's SB326 standards for balcony safety. Reviewers describe repairs, rebuilds and new decks across the San Diego area.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says the team laid out repair options with pros and cons without pressure
  • A tricky retrofit with engineering challenges was solved with stamped engineering, per one reviewer
  • A balcony rebuild after a leak, with demolition starting the day after the reviewer asked when the crew could begin, according to one reviewer
  • An IPE deck in Encinitas drew praise for the build team
  • Clear communication from the office and field team

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer notes that exact dates depended on subcontractor availability
  • Hidden damage can change the scope once demolition starts, per one reviewer
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume168 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed builder here and a strong fit for repairs, rebuilds and balconies. Ask how hidden damage would be handled before work begins.

3060 Industry St Unit 108, Oceanside, CA 92054

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

Captain Decks

5.048 Google reviews

Captain Decks is a San Diego deck and pergola builder. Its site calls it a high-end, family-owned, local builder and says it is a Trexpro and Azek pro installer. Reviewers name owner Arel and describe a curved deck, a cantilever balcony rebuild and an accessible deck with a ramp for dogs.

What people praise

  • Reviewers praise attention to detail and craftsmanship
  • One reviewer says the owner checked in daily on a large curved deck
  • One reviewer says a project finished a week early
  • Color and material guidance from the owner, per one reviewer
  • A tidy crew that keeps the work area clean, per one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer says it may cost a bit more than other contractors
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating5 / 5
Review volume48 · 83rd
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good pick for a design-led deck where detail matters. It holds a perfect 5.0 from more than 45 Google reviews.

2604 Palace Dr, San Diego, CA 92123

North County Deck & Patio logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

North County Deck & Patio

4.854 Google reviews

North County Deck & Patio is a deck and patio cover builder in San Marcos, listed by Google as a deck builder and carport and pergola builder. Its site says it has 15 years of experience, offers free no-pressure estimates, and is licensed, bonded and insured. It builds ground-level and second-story decks in wood and composite, plus solid, lattice and aluminum patio covers.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says a deck and fence finished in about 2.5 to 3 weeks
  • Reviewers name a project manager and crew who communicated at every step
  • One reviewer chose TimberTech AZEK decking and an aluminum patio cover
  • A patio cover in Carlsbad was installed promptly, per one reviewer
  • Crews cleaned up the work area, according to reviewers

Worth knowing

  • Patio covers are a large part of its work alongside decks
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume54 · 90th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth a call if your project combines a deck with a patio cover. Open seven days a week, according to Google.

133 Newport Dr D, San Marcos, CA 92069

Best Rate Balcony & Deck Repair logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Best Rate Balcony & Deck Repair

4.735 Google reviews

Best Rate Balcony & Deck Repair is a deck and balcony repair contractor. Google lists it as a construction company and contractor, with no street address or website, only a phone number and weekday hours. Reviewers describe replaced and expanded decks, balcony drainage repairs, footing work and a large backyard deck.

What people praise

  • One reviewer calls the corners, cuts and joints on a raised redwood deck beautifully done
  • One reviewer says a major repair, including re-poured footings, finished ahead of schedule
  • A balcony job also covered drainage, stucco, fascia and paint, per one reviewer
  • One repeat customer says this was the second time they hired it
  • Courteous crews that leave the site clean, per one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • No address or website is listed, so call to confirm service area
  • One reviewer describes a cost overrun when rotten wood turned up
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume35 · 73rd
Confidenceearly
Recency8 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A repair-minded option with several reviewers describing larger structural fixes. Confirm the service area and written scope by phone.

California Deck Pros logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

California Deck Pros

4.929 Google reviews

California Deck Pros is a deck builder in Valley Center. Its site lists design, decks, patio, railing, hardscape, metal work, fencing, and cladding and siding, and it asks customers to send a video of the project to get started. Reviewers name Blake and describe a pool deck, a custom redwood deck and a two-story deck.

What people praise

  • One reviewer built a pool deck and stairs, and the crew added requested tiles mid-job
  • A custom redwood replacement deck is described as looking brand new
  • One reviewer says Blake explained materials and their pros and cons
  • A small deck was replaced in a day, per one reviewer
  • One reviewer also had a wooden fence installed

Worth knowing

  • Its site asks for a project video as the first step
  • Open Saturday mornings only on weekends, per Google
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume29 · 63rd
Confidenceearly
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Suits homeowners who want a custom wood deck and are comfortable starting with a video. Ask about its service area from Valley Center.

13805 Woods Valley Ct, Valley Center, CA 92082

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Reading the scorecards

Rating is each builder’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated it, set against other San Diego deck builders. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from more than 160 people carries more than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently reviews are still arriving.

What drives deck costs in San Diego

No prices are published here. Deck cost depends on size, height, materials, railings, permits and what is hiding under the old boards. Two reviewers describe extra rot or damage found after demolition, so ask each builder for an itemized quote and how it handles change orders.

Where these builders are based

West Coast Deck is in Oceanside, North County Deck & Patio is in San Marcos and California Deck Pros is in Valley Center. Captain Decks has a San Diego address, and Best Rate Balcony & Deck Repair lists no address. Looking for a deck builder near me? Each listing shows a phone number, so confirm they work in your neighborhood.

Questions to ask a deck builder

  • Can you give an itemized written quote with materials and labor?
  • How do you handle hidden damage found during demolition?
  • Do you pull the permits for the job?
  • Which decking materials do you install, and what are the trade-offs?
  • What is the timeline, and does it depend on subcontractors?

Frequently asked questions

Which San Diego deck builders also work on balconies?

West Coast Deck lists balcony work and SB326 compliance on its site, and a reviewer describes a balcony rebuild with new waterproofing. A Captain Decks reviewer describes rebuilding a cantilever balcony, and Best Rate Balcony & Deck Repair has balcony work in its name.

Who builds patio covers and pergolas along with decks?

North County Deck & Patio lists solid, lattice and aluminum patio covers, and Captain Decks lists pergolas on its site. California Deck Pros also lists patio work among its services.

What happens if a deck repair turns up hidden rot?

One West Coast Deck reviewer says the company warned of hidden damage upfront, then sent a change order with options. A Best Rate reviewer describes a cost overrun from rotten wood. Ask each builder to explain its process before you sign.

Which composite and wood decking do these builders install?

Captain Decks says it is a Trexpro and Azek pro installer. A North County Deck & Patio reviewer chose TimberTech AZEK, a West Coast Deck reviewer describes an IPE deck, and California Deck Pros reviewers describe redwood.

Choosing a deck builder

West Coast Deck has the largest review base and covers repairs, rebuilds and balconies. Captain Decks suits a detail-focused custom build, and North County Deck & Patio fits a deck plus patio cover. Get itemized quotes and ask about hidden damage.

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