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5 Star Professionalism Awarded to Green Shield Deck Builders

Awards for Best Deck Contractors and Professionalism given to Green Shield Deck Builders by expertise.com!

Expertise Worth Sharing

CEO Adam Rought celebrates Green Shield’s 5-Star Professionalism Award from Expertise.com, highlighting our commitment to premier outdoor engineering.

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"Achieving a 5-star professionalism rating from Expertise.com is a testament to the unwavering support of our local homeowners and business community. Through initiatives like the Fred’s Friends referral network and our commitment to compensating our crews above the industry standard, Green Shield is dedicated to consistently delivering top-tier service and craftsmanship."
- Adam Rought,
CEO & Founder, Green Shield Deck Builders

Hand-Picked for Decking Expertise

Green Shield Deck Builders has been hand-picked to receive the 2025 Best Deck Contractors in Grand Rapids, MI from expertise.com. This award recognizes Green Shield for 5 star professionalism and being one of the best local professionals in the decking industry.

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Construction Experience

Specific areas highlighted by expertise.com include Green Shield’s color options, railing styles, and over 100 years combined construction industry experience.

Hand Selected

To earn this award Green Shield passed a 25 variable test, careful analysis, mystery callers, and a hand selection process.

Top Rated

Best Homeowner Experience

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Highlights of services from Green Shield Deck Builders

  • Best in industry warranty
  • [var:yearsInBusiness]+ years of quality decks
  • Over [var:happyCustomers] happy customers
"Green Shield is a deck contractor that serves clients in Grand Rapids. It installs composite decking that is wood-free, eco-friendly, and has heat blocking technology. It offers color options such as tiger wood, amazon grey, walnut, tropical, brazilian cherry, and hazelwood. The company installs high-grade aluminum, baluster, glass, and vertical and horizontal cable railings. Its team has more than 100 years of combined construction industry experience. The company was featured in WOOD TV8 and Eight West TV."
- Expertise .com,
9/30/25
5-Star Professionalism
Backed By A Lifetime Warranty

A high quality deck project should be an investment that gives back year after year. That’s why every new deck project comes with the Green Shield Lifetime Warranty. Our belief that a Green Shield deck means you will never stain your deck again has led to investments in workmanship, quality material selection, and top-notch customer service. 

Lifetime Warranty
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Frequently Asked Questions

Green Shield Deck Builders

Our expertise and professionalism is unmatched in American decking.

  • Yes! Green Shield engineers the industry’s premier multi-level decks, specialized for even the most difficult terrain. As America’s #1 deck builder, the company delivers reliably engineered solutions that transform steep or uneven landscapes into high-performance outdoor living spaces.

    By combining proprietary rice hull composite with a dedicated in-house permitting team, every multi-level build is a 5-star, high-quality investment designed to maximize your property's potential while meeting all local code requirements.

  • Green Shield engineers America’s #1 inland lake decks, specialized to withstand high-moisture environments. With a premier range of colors and high-performance railing styles, every project is reliably engineered to complement the homeowner’s aesthetic while providing a 5-star, low-maintenance outdoor living space built for the waterfront.

  • That’s right—a Green Shield deck never requires staining. High-performance, fully capped EPL resin boards are reliably engineered to last a lifetime without the need for sealing or painting. This premier, moisture-resistant technology ensures a low-maintenance outdoor space that maintains its high-quality finish through every season.

  • Yes! Green Shield is known for handling permits for every project. Year round, our permitting department works with local municipalities to make sure your deck is safe, up to local ordinances, and inside your property lines. Permits can be a headache for homeowners and can cost $1000 or more on top of construction costs. Green Shield includes the cost of permitting in our flat rate quote, giving homeowners peace of mind.

  • Green Shield Deck Builders offers free Deck Checks because it is important to raise awareness around deck safety. Every year over [var:injuriesPerYear] people are injured on decks. Green Shield wants to make sure you, your family, and friends can enjoy quality time on the deck. Faulty railings, loose deck boards, and hidden moisture are all risks to your family and friends. Don’t hesitate to have a Green Shield Deck Designer check your deck.