Jersey City, New Jersey · Deck Builders

The 6 best deck builders in Jersey City, NJ

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

6 firms ranked Updated October 2026

Jersey City's skyline-scale condos and brownstones fuel a constant trades market across the Hudson from Manhattan. Deck builders design and construct wood, composite, and PVC decks, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces, plus repair and refinishing of existing structures.

We indexed 6 deck builders serving Jersey City and surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, Journal Square, The Heights. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the deck builders niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 6 deck builders listed for Jersey City, 5 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 2 publish a phone number and 6 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Jersey City, NJ and need a deck builder, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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Runner up

BergenDecks

79 /100 data score Based in Elizabeth, serves Jersey City

In their words
If you want the BEST deck builder in NJ get in line, you won’t regret it. We had a 25 year old cedar deck that was showing its age. Greg rebuilt the deck including bench seating, and a decorative railing system.

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How we rank deck builders in Jersey City

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the deck builders category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring deck builders in Jersey City: what the local data says

  • 21% of the homes in Jersey City were built in 2010 or later. Newer neighborhoods are more likely to have HOA rules on deck size, materials and color, so get approval before the build starts.
  • 27% of occupied homes in Jersey City are owner-occupied, and 7% of homes are single-family detached houses. Much of the rest is rowhouses, townhouses and apartments, so check shared property lines, HOA or condo rules and any landlord approval before planning outdoor or roof work.
  • The typical last spring frost in Jersey City is around April 2 and the first fall frost around November 19, roughly 230 frost-free days. Staining and sealing need dry, above-freezing weather, so finish work is best planned inside that window.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Jersey City, NJ, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Deck Builders around Jersey City: what this page found

2 of the 6 deck builders on this page are listed under Jersey City itself; the other 4 serve Jersey City from Elizabeth and Newark.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Newark (6 ranked), Elizabeth (6 ranked), Paterson (6 ranked).

Common questions

Deck Builders in Jersey City: quick answers

How are the deck builders in Jersey City ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the deck builders category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best deck builder in Jersey City?

Use this list to shortlist two or three deck builders, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a deck builder's license in New Jersey?

Licensing in New Jersey runs through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Before hiring anyone in Jersey City, ask for their New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration number and verify it through the Division of Consumer Affairs license search before signing. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which deck builders serve Jersey City?

This page lists AMA Contracting, BergenDecks, SmartGuy, Gambrick, Profine Construction LLC and Magnolia Home Remodeling Group, in ranked order. 2 of the 6 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

When is the best time to book deck builders in Jersey City?

Going by Jersey City's own weather records (typical last spring frost around April 2, first fall frost around November 19), the usual windows are from about April 2 into early summer or early fall, before the first frost around November 19. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.

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What to look for when hiring a deck builder in Jersey City

  • Ask for the Home Improvement Contractor Business (HICB) registration. In New Jersey, deck builders need it from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs. Verify it at the official New Jersey license lookup before signing. Any home improvement contract over $500 must be in writing and show the contractor's registration number, and you can cancel it for any reason before midnight of the third business day after you receive your copy.
  • Written estimates. Any deck builder who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A deck builder who's done work in Downtown or Journal Square will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

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The deck builders on this page serve all of Jersey City and surrounding areas, including Downtown, Journal Square, The Heights. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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