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How Much Does a Deck Cost?

low cost Do-It-Yourself: $500-$1,000
low costMedium: $2,000-$10,000

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Typical costs:
  • Pressure-treated wood and other materials for a small, 10-x-12-foot do-it-yourself single-level rectangular deck average $500-$1,000; having someone do the work bumps the price range to $1,000-$1,900.
  • The type and quality of materials chosen determine the total price. Pressure-treated wood such as southern yellow pine (which might splinter or turn gray over the years) costs $10-$16 a square foot installed, or $4,000-$6,400 for a flat, 20x20-foot deck. Redwood or cedar, which can last up to 20 years, is $18-22 a square foot or $7,200-$8,800 for 20x20. Durable teak-like tropical hardwoods are $22-24 or more installed, or $8,800-$9,600 for 20x20.
  • Virtually indestructible plastic-wood composites are around $20 a square foot installed, or $8,000 for 20x20-feet. Low-maintenance vinyl deck systems, which include rails, range from $13-22 a square foot installed, or $5,200-$8,000 for 20x20.
  • Rails, steps, benches or overhead arbors all add to the price tag. Having a contractor install a 25x25-foot multi-level deck with railings and stairs averages $16,000-$25,000 or more, depending on the complexity of the design and the type of materials.
  • RemodelingOnline publishes an annual report on specific home projects, listing average prices nationwide and by nine US regions; its 2006 estimates for a deck addition are $13,462-$16,297 for 16x20-feet using composite material installed in a simple linear pattern, with a built-in bench and planter, steps and railings, all supported by pressure-treated joists and 4x4 posts set into concrete footings.
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Article updated February 2007
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Amount: $8,240.00 Is this a fair price for 16x30
Posted by: Willy in Springfield, IL.Purchased: April, 2007
Sq Ft of Deck: 16x30 with 12x15pavilionMaterial: Treated
Contractor: local
I was wondering if this bid seem fair. I have a bid for a 16 by 30 deck with a 12 by 15 pavilion at one end. 6x6 posts, 3-ply 2x12 king beams(3) to support 4 ft cantilever over pond, Floor joist 2x10-16" oc, 5/4 decking screwed, 30"handrail w/balisters(591ft), 8ft clearance on 12x15 pavillion with hipstyle shingled roof 4/12, 1ft overhangs with aluminum sofit, 6" bead broad ceiling. This is my only bid and it is from a family friend/business.
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Amount: $0.00 Good price
Posted by: a user in Edmonton, AL.Purchased: 2007
($17.00) a square foot installed Sounds like a good price.
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Amount: $10,000.00 is this fair or high?
Posted by: bstets in Baltimore, MD.Purchased: August, 2007
Sq Ft of Deck: 336Material: PT
Contractor: ARC
Getting estimates on a deck build, basically two decks put together one is 12x12 and the other is 12x16 put side by side for 336 sq ft of decking, one set of steps to ground and railing around the entire perimeter. is this price high? I thought so but I could be way off base. Thanks.
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Amount: $4,400.00 Pressure treated deck installed
Posted by: bobby in newark, DE.Purchased: September, 2007
Sq Ft of Deck: 264Material: Pressure treated
Is this a good price? Composite material for the same costs $5400
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Amount: $0.00 Lowe's Installed Deck
Posted by: Jen in Oneonta, NY.Purchased: March, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 144Material: Pressure Treated
Does anyone know the cost that Lowe's usually charges to build a 12x12 deck? or approximate cost? I know the material cost is the same as in there stores. I was just curious as to the labor charge. I've had carpeting installed for exactly double the cost of the material.... Is it the same for building a Deck? I know it depends on cost of labor. Cost per sqft in this area is usually much less than other areas. Does cost per sqft include all materials and labor?
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Amount: $12,000.00 Contractor's two cents
Posted by: Paul Choate in Shelton, CT.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 320Material: PT wood, timbertech
Contractor: Choate Builders
There is so much more to deck building than most people think. A deck is a combination of rough framing and fine trim work (a well-built one anyway). I've built dozens upon dozens of decks over the years and have yet to build one for under $35 per square foot. That price includes everything A-Z...permits, demo, footings, insurance, etc. And what is it with you homeowners wanting an itemized list and breakdown of materials and labor? Do you do that when you buy a car or anything else...my prie is my price regardless of ho much I'm charging for labor. The overhead to run a legit construction company is high...and please, stop with the 10% profit...adding 10% to a job is NOT the way to make a 10% profit!!!
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Amount: $0.00 What should this cost?
Posted by: Stephanie in Waterford, MI.Purchased: March, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: trex composite
Contractor: not sure yet
Does anyone know what it would cost for a 400 sq. foot deck using trex composite? 1 staircase, railings all around and deck lights.
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Amount: $20,000.00 Re: What should this cost?
Posted by: Paul Choate in shelton, CT.Purchased: April, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: composite/PT wood
Contractor: Choate Builders, LLC
Hi, Stephanie. A basic 400 sq. ft. deck (standard rectangle or square shape, less than 6' off the ground, PT frame, composite floor and railings)fastened together with screws and bolts...between $15,000 and $20,000. Depends on if the railings are 100% composite or a mix of wood and composite. Of course that is the price for a well-built deck by someone who cares about his/her customers and takes pride in his/her work!
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Amount: $9,600.00 Deck in Missouri
Posted by: Vince and Mary in High Ridge (St. Louis), MO.Purchased: April, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: pressure treated wood
Contractor: RJ contractors
I'm not sure if prices vary in different states or areas for decks but this is the price we are paying. Our deck will be about 8 to 9 feet off the ground. This price DOES NOT include moveing our air conditioner (so that it is not UNDER the deck), we are having a friend so that and are paying him $200 ($120 for freon and the rest for his time). This price also doesn't include having the remains of our old, smaller (10 X 10) deck removed. I don't know who we're going to have come get rid of it yet.
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Amount: $7,200.00 well worth it
Posted by: Kevin in Allentown [45 min N of Philly], PA.Purchased: May, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 510Material: pressure treated wood
Contractor: friend of a friend
2-level deck half surrounding 15' above ground pool. he is charging cost of materials for labor [material cost=$3,600]. ends up being around $14 sq/ft.
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Amount: $2,275.00 Wood Deck
Posted by: Keith May in Edwardsville, IL.Purchased: May, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 224Material: Treated Lumber
Is this a good price?
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Amount: $0.00 cost calculator for decks
Posted by: a user in any, SC.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: mostMaterial: most
http://www.vadeck.com/deck-cost-calculator.htm
I hope this helps!
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Amount: $5,400.00 Fair price for deck?
Posted by: bluebird fan in Tucson, AZ.Purchased: June, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 200Material: Fir
I have been quoted $5400 for labor and materials for a 10x20 deck, one set of stairs, railing all around, unpainted (I will do the staining and sealing). Is this fair?
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Amount: $0.00 Cost per SF for Deck
Posted by: Matt Beckett in St. Louis, MO.Purchased: June, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: $21Material: Pressure Treated
Contractor: Beckett Remodeling
I agree with Choate, my cost to do the deck is $21 SF out of treated materials. The lumber materials fluctuate constantly so this number might be +/-$2 SF. However homeowners dont realize that the footings cost money (excavation, concrete, forms, etc) The fasteners to join the materials of the deck can easily run over $1000 by the time it is all said and done plus expertise, labor, and a profit. I would say for pressure treated decks depending on options, stairs, etc $21-23 SF, Cedar $28-30 SF, Composites $35-50 SF.
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Amount: $32,200.00 Cost for Deck
Posted by: Kristen in putnam county, NY.Purchased: June, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 500Material: plastic-pvc
We received a quote of $32,200 to purchase materials and construct a 500 sq ft deck. To us, this seems high at approx. $64.40 per sq. ft.. Building supply company priced out the deck and railing materials for us at $6500, not including underneath pressure treated wood. We want to use the timbertech plastic with side groove for hidden fastners. Deck is not elaborate, all one level, stairs from porch to deck and from deck to yard. Does this seem a fair quote?
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Amount: $32,200.00 Unusually High Price
Posted by: a user in shelton, CT.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 500Material:
Kriten,

From the info you provided that price is on the very high end. I doubt that you need to or want to spend that much money for a well built deck. I'd continue to look for other contractors in your area who come highly recommended and provide you with lots of references.

Paul Choate
www.ChoateBuilders.com
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Amount: $1.00 how much?
Posted by: troy in st. luois, MO.Purchased: 2008
Contractor: self
a safe price for me is material cost times 3 for labor works every time and we both part happy of coarse do wiegh in your difficult factor easy access or not ,octogon .triangle.radius ect.
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Amount: $4,229.87 Deck Building & replacement
Posted by: Thomas Stanley 4105262834 in Reisterstown, MD.Purchased: July, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 325Material:
Contractor: Stanley enterprise
I recently replaced a deck that is 13'x25' using composite material. The owner of the home purchased all materials needed, and I charged him 5000.00 for the whole job, railing included. I've been doing this a long time, and hate to see people gouge the prices. It averaged out to 15.00 a sq.foot
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Amount: $26,500.00 Deck Build
Posted by: CDH in Woodbride, VA.Purchased: July, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 840Material: wood and composite floor
Contractor: N. VA
Looking to build 830 sq ft single level deck in N.VA. Quoted $27,000 ($33/sq ft) for PT frame and Azek composite deck surface, Seems high for composite flooring. In July '08 you would think contrators would give a better price for this. I'll look for a better contractor.
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Amount: $10,000.00 Deck
Posted by: Joey in SWASEA, MA.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 480Material: composite/vinyl
Contractor: n/a
Got quoted for 10,000 for composite/vinyl and 7,000 for wood for a 16x30 with one set a stairs.

what do you guys think
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Amount: $12,525.00 Is this reasonable
Posted by: Dawn in Washington, DC.Purchased: August, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 270Material: TimberTech Decking/Railings
15x18 Roof Top Deck on Flat Roof
* One step up landing from doorway
* 2x8 framing across roof top with double beams under framing aprox 6 ft apart
* 6x6 posts under beams where required
* 4x4 posts for railings standard height 36 inch tall with 2x4 framing and 2x2 pickets
* ACQ hot dipped galvanized nails and hardware
* Fix rubber roof lining in corner so that it allows water to flow away from house and not puddle up in one spot

* Option 1 would be all pressure treated pine wood deck $ 8,100

* Option 2 would be composite TimberTech Decking and
With wood railings and pickets and Coposite Top railing cap $ 9,450 * Option 3 would be all composite TimberTech Decking and All composite TimberTech Rilings ( Redwood Color ) $ 12,150 * Add Timbertech Redwood Color Facia Wrap + $ 375
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Amount: $28.00 Deck pricing shocking you?
Posted by: Ed Morrison in Danville, NH.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: anyMaterial: composite and pvc
Contractor: Morrison & Son
Quote:Contractor: Stanley enterprise
I recently replaced a deck that is 13'x25' using composite material. The owner of the home purchased all materials needed, and I charged him 5000.00 for the whole job, railing included. I've been doing this a long time, and hate to see people gouge the prices. It averaged out to 15.00 a sq.foot
Material priced today in Southern NH: Azek (procell) decking $2.90 per LINEAL foot. That's $5.80 per SQUARE FOOT just for the decking....400 sq ft deck = $2320 just the cost of the decking alone...we contractors, the reputable ones anyway, aren't trying to screw people (no pun intended), the materials are through the roof, and the materials aren't magically going to appear at the jobsite...we are picking them up and dropping them off, or the lumber yard is doing it...and last I checked there are no Hydrogen fuel cell powered lumber delivery trucks...Gas or diesel is exspensive, as well is our time. Bottom line, if the cost of the deck shocks you, then you should reconsider the material and or size...or all together bag the idea, don't sit there and accuse contractors of price gauging..we do not see a dime of profit from the manufacturers...and let us not forget, composite and PVC decking materials are in the Petroleum based product line...There are glues and resins, and other items that have had a significant price increase due to the rising cost of oil.
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Amount: $23,500.00 Deck pricing
Posted by: Paul Choate in shelton, CT.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 916Material: PT
Contractor: Choate Builders
Ed you are right on target. People, many contractors and home owners, just don't get it. Too many contractors have absolutely no idea how to run a business and make a fair profit and too many home owners hire those contractors. Both get what they pay and charge for which is a poorly built deck for the homeowner and an unprofitable project for the builder. I love it when people tell me my price is too high. When I ask them what they are basing it on they are speechless...b/c the truth is people have no idea what a deck should cost. If they did then why ask me for an estimate? Why not just tell me what the cost should be and then back it up. And going by the lowest price around is NOT the most reasonable price as man people think.
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Amount: $19,000.00 Deck
Posted by: mp in los angeles, CA.Purchased: January, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 520Material: red wood
pattern - diagonal decking
steps all the way with angled corners
angled corners
Is this a low, high r OK quote for this deck?
Please let me know.
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Amount: $19,000.00 response to mp in California
Posted by: Paul Choate in shelton, CT.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 520Material: red wood
mp,

There is no way to answer your question with the information you submitted. It's as if someone is asking if $20,000 for a car with red paint and 4 doors is a good deal.
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Amount: $1,000.00 Question on Deck addition in CT
Posted by: Jay in Middletown, CT.Purchased: July, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: Material: Pressure Treated
We are having our deck extended out 6 feet and 6 feet added to the length. The deck is off the ground about 12' (above our walkout basement). He is keeping our existing deck . He told us to pay for all the materials, get them here and he would charge us $1,000 in labor to extend the existing deck. Since then, myself and 2 friends have had to assit with every thing, doing the spindles and other jobs, and NOW tells me he does not dig holes and that I have to dig the 4 three foot holes for the footings. I am on crutches and thought when he gave me a price of $1,000 to do the deck, that meant to do the deck. Now after he did the platform and frame for the railings and only has the deck temporarily supported he tells me he does not dig holes, he has a bad back. Am I being ridiculous assuming that my deck was going to be attached to the ground for that price, since he has had us assist with all the labor?
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Amount: $1,000.00 RE: Question on a deck addition in CT
Posted by: Paul Choate in shelton, CT.Purchased: 2008
Jay,

What does your contract say? If there is no contract then what we have here is a classic "he said, she said" scenario. And while it may not be ridiculous to think he should have done the footings, it is foolish to assume anything. Always get these things in writing. No offense meant as I have learned the hard way myself over the years by assuming things.

Paul Choate
ChoateBuilders.com
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Amount: $11,000.00 Paul in Charlotte
Posted by: burgh in Pittsburgh, PA.Purchased: September, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 300Material: treated
This is to Paul in Charlotte. I\'m not sure why you are so hard on homeowners wanting to know what they are spending their money on. I would suggest a customer going to Lowes/Home Depot printing a project list with all costs. Then getting several quotes from contractors. I can tell you that I am getting a deck done here shortly and I have been quoted from $10000,$15000, $20000 to $25000 for the same job. I don\'t even have steps. I\'ve built smaller decks myself and there is not that much to it if you are handy and have the tools and time which I don\'t have the time. In any case though home owners should get several quotes and know what the material actually costs. I\'m certainly not going to have $3500 in materials and pay some contractor $21000 for a weeks worth of work to install it. I could put a home addition on for that
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Amount: $9,450.00 To Burgh in Pittsburg
Posted by: paul choate in shelton, CT.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 300Material:
Burg, I do not think I'm being hard on homeowners. I'm simply speaking from experience. I have nothing against people getting a few quotes. After paying for liability insurance, health insurance, vehicle insurance, tools, equipment, proffessional costs, advertising, marketing, vehicle upkeep, etc. etc. it becomes expensive to own and operate a deck building beussiness. And it take s a lot more than being "handy" to deliver a good product week after week, every job, and keep my customers happy and my employees productive. And I highly doubt that a job consisting of $3,500 in materials and one week of labor would end up costing the buyer $21,000. Let's not exagerrate Burgh! One week of labor and $3,500 in materials from me would cost you $9,450. If you want and itemized breakdown it will cost $59 per hour (4 hours min) for the detailed itemized list. I don't know how an itemized list will help one make a decision as whether or not to hire me but I'll gladly do it if I am paid for it. After all, do you work for free?
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Amount: $7,600.00 composite deck
Posted by: jimmy in BROWN MILLS, NJ.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 192Material: veranda decking with viynl railings
Contractor: tbd
we are thinking of having a deck built. it will measure 12 feet by 16 feet. there will be one set of steps and is less than 4 feet high.viynl railings will be installed around the perimeter of deck. the contractor that we are thinking of using has done nice work in our neighborhood. would this be considered a fair price for labor, materials and permits?
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Amount: $26,000.00 Screened Porch and deck redo
Posted by: ron bridges in Raleigh, NC.Purchased: August, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 530Material: composite
Flooring was ripped off and replaced with Azek composite. Bolts were redone with 5/8 and 4X4 replaced with 6x6. 3 skylights and 3 electrical outlets. gutters/downspouts. Ezscreen system screen on 2 sides of 20x14 screened porch. Composite/wood railing B board ceiling. painted.
Composite clading on 6x6 and facia and skirting.
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Amount: $11,000.00 Paul in Charlotte
Posted by: Burgh in Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA.Purchased: September, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 300Material: treated
Thanks for your response on the $9450. Didn't mean to offend you. No lie though. I honestly had quotes from $10000-$25000 (seriously)Quaker State Construction. I didn't mention that included a rubber roof over the garage the deck is being built over. Even still the guy that quoted $10000 was only charging $1000 for the rubber roof. Your $9450 sounds about just right for a deck. Wish you were in my area. I just feel bad for people that don't get quotes. I'm sure there are a lot of people out there that just get 1 or 2 quotes and go with it. The $10000 quote was one of my last so I'm glad I shopped around and did some research
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Amount: $0.00 Estimate for Deck
Posted by: sothis in Virginia Beach, VA.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 300Material: will be supplied
Contractor: Sothis Creations, Virginia Beach
I am looking to find a square foot price, or estimate for a 16x30 deck with railings and stairs. Nail-down, Pre-treated wood, 4x4 stairs with concrete landing, railings. The Deck will be 3 to 4 ft. off the ground which is level. They want this to be free standing and not attached to the house. The home owner owns his own engineering business and will supply the material. If anyone could please help... I have heard prices from $16 to $22 per square foot. Seems high and believe those price quotes include materials.

Thank you for any help or support,
Mike
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Amount: $7.00 Deck Build
Posted by: louie d in Cromwell, CT.Purchased: October, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: PT
Looking to build a deck my self and ran across a contractor willing to, draw up plans,mark areas for piers,be there when we put framing in place and lend a hand where needed when needed but no be there the whole 3 or so weekends.

My question is he is looking for $4500.00 from me for the figuring the pricing of the materials,deck drawings/plans and what ever guidance I may need. Just seems a bit high to me. Maybe $1500.00 to 2000.00 but $4500.00 seems high and he won\\\'t budge. Any thoughts?
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Amount: $7.00 deck build
Posted by: paul choate in shelton, CT.Purchased: September, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: PT
Contractor: Choate Builders, LLC
Doesn't sound like you have a written agreement with your contractor or a very good description of what he will be doing. "Lend a hand"? What does that mean? I would charge $65 per hour for consulting work, design, material lists, etc. and $52/hour for labor. I suggest get the plans, material lists, permits, etc from him for a flat fee and then hire him as a consultant or carpenter on an hourly basis. That way you can give yourself some kind of a budget to go by. The way you have it now, I have a feeling, will leave everyone with a bad taste in his mouth.

Paul Choate
ChoateBuilders.com
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Amount: $4,500.00 Deck build
Posted by: paul choate in shelton, CT.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: PT
Contractor: Choate Builders, LLC
What do you have in writing from the contractor? I recommend that you hire him on an hourly basis or day rate for his consulting. And also pay him an hourly or day rate for his carpentry skills. A flat rate and vague terms will only lead to trouble. Maybe establish a budget or get a flat rate for the plans, permits, and pier location. Then have him spend a full day with you on the first day of framing.
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Amount: $15,000.00 TIMBERTECH DECK
Posted by: RESI DENCE in PHILADELPHIA, PA.Purchased: September, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 12X16 FEETMaterial: TIMBERTECH
Contractor: MARIANO CONTRACTORS
12X16 FT DECK MADE FROM TIMBERTECH - CEDAR COLOR TONGUE AND GROOVE HIDDEN FASTERNERS. CONTRACTOR PRICE $15,000.00 THIS INCLUDES REMOVING PRESENT DECK(BUT NOT POST, THEY WILL BE REUSED). TIMBERTECH DECKING / RAILINGS/ COVER EXISTING WOOD SUPPORT POST WITH MATCHING MATERIAL/ ALSO INSTALL DRY SPACE PRODUCT UNDER DECK. I AM IN PHILADELPHIA, WONDERING IF PERMIT IS REQUIRED SINCE SUPPORT POST ARE NOT BEING REMOVED ONLY JOIST/ DECK PLANKS / AND RAILING. IS $15,000 A GOOD PRICE? MY CONTRACTOR SAYS TIMBERTECH RAILING / DECKING IS LABOR INSTENSIVE. CAN YOU EMAIL ME ASAP.
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Amount: $15,000.00 timbertech deck
Posted by: Paul Choate in shelton, CT.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 192Material: composite
Sounds like a price that I would feel comfortable with. Composites like TimberTech are very labor intensive. The dry space is a good system...I like it. As far as permits go...I don't like using existing concrete footings and usually install new ones. A permit may be required in this situation as 90% of the deck is new.
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Amount: $1,500.00 our deck
Posted by: dlonneck in Morgans Point Resort, TX.Purchased: September, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 408Material: pt wood
We did the do it yourself thing with posts every 6 feet set in quickcreet(24 inches deep per post). I may be overkill but the appraiser said it\'s very well built.Less than 6 feet off the ground with 3 levels and rails, toprails, and stairs. Total project was about 1500, not thousand. We suggest to buy a book, plan the deck and just do it! We saved a bundle and the deck looks great!
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Amount: $1,500.00 Deck in Texas
Posted by: maggie1013 in shelton, CT.Purchased: September, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 408Material: PT
Contractor: Self
Hmmm...$1500 huh? A 408 square foot pressure treated deck here in CT would cost a minimum of $6,000 for materials.

Let me ask you this: what would you charge somebody to build that same deck?
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Amount: $13,280.00 Reconstructed Deck
Posted by: Robert in Carlise, PA in Carlisle, PA.Purchased: November, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 622Material: PT frame-Universal Decking
Contractor: Proposal Received
Can't tell you how much I appreciate this posting site. I'm replacing and old PT wood deck. No frills. Basically a ground level, three section, rectangular deck along the back side of the house. First level is two feet high to meet back door; then drops to one foot; then drops to just about ground level. Decking is tongue and groove, attached with screws through the tongue. Three white vinyl railings will be placed at the two foot high level. No steps. Included in the price is a $600 fee for dimantling an removing the old deck. Mr. Choate, your comments are very instructive. I hope you will comment on this posting.
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Amount: $3,700.00 7x14 deck with 8x15 roof
Posted by: a user in Pennsylvania in in Pennsylvania, PA.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 98Material: wood
I am having a 7'x14' PT wood deck build 4' off the ground. railings and steps. and a 8'x16 leanto roof made with PT wood and steel roofing.

there was some demo of the old steps

Mr Choate what do you think of this price, the deck and roof are very well built
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Amount: $13,280.00 Reconstructed Deck
Posted by: (previous post by Paul Choate) in Shelton, CT.Purchased: 2008
I was looking at some of my comments...I sound like a real you know what some of the time! Thanks for seeing through the sarcasm to the fact that I really do want to help people. As far as your deck goes...My best advice is to call the the contacts you were given as referrals and see some of the work. $13,000 for a 600 sq ft deck (including everything) is a bargain (up here in CT anyway. Fastening the floor and railings with screws is the way to go. The vinyl rails are the tricky part...they really only look and feel good if they are a high quality product and installed by skilled carpenters. Some of the products re just so cheap! Some things to look for: copper flashing behind and over the ledger, 12" diameter x 42" deep piers, 4x6 or 6x6 posts, lateral bracing, etc. good luck!
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Amount: $12,600.00 Deck pricing
Posted by: mike1975 in Lancaster, PA.Purchased: December, 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 320Material: procell/vinyl railing
16x20 Procell deck 10\' high. Picture frame, clipped corners,hidden fastners,everything wrapped. All new construction, by a very reliable builder. Just wondering what some of you have to say. Thanks
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Amount: $20.00 deck pricing
Posted by: concretedecks in manchester, CT.Purchased: January, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: Material: brick pavers
Contractor: earthrenovators
When building a deck that is less than 4' above the ground, it can be built out of concrete pavers. It will last longer and in most areas there is no property tax paid on it because it is not attached to the house. A retaining wall is built and the it is filled with processed gravel and compacted in lifts.
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Amount: $7,425.00 DECKING FOR ABOVE GROUND POOL
Posted by: DJ in ELDERSBURG, MD.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 300Material: PRESSURE TREATED
DECK WOULD BE ON THE ROUNDED SIDE OF POOL WHICH CONTRACTOR STATES IS MORE EXPENSIVE. LOOKING FOR AVG. PRICE OF DECKING SQ. FOOT SAME SIZE
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Amount: $4,000.00 how much should it cost
Posted by: jorge in edison, NJ.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 15' by 6'Material: composite
Contractor: family
15 by 6 deck made out of composite material with stairs 6' wide. how much should this cost with materials included?
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Amount: $0.00 Aluminum Decking
Posted by: LG in Leroy Twp, OH. in Leroy Twp, OH.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 12' by 15'Material: Aluminum
Contractor: family
Has anyone worked with aluminum decking? Are there any issues we should be aware of and how does the cost compare to composite or pressure treated decking? Thanks much
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Amount: $6,000.00 20 by 20 deck quotes
Posted by: KGB in Meriden, CT.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: PT, Trex
Contractor: General
We received two quotes for a 20x20 deck plus stairs from upper level. One was about $6,000 for PT wood. The other was $20,000 for Treks (or $19K if PT wood). Quite a difference. Its hard to believe that switching to PT from Treks only drops the price $1K. We've decided to forego the deck for now.
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Amount: $4,300.00 18 by 12 deck quote
Posted by: HTD in bowie, MD.Purchased: April, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 216Material: PT/Vinyl rails
I recently got a quote from a deck builder that have done a lot of works in my development. The simple rectangular deck is 9 ft off the ground and is supported by six 6x6 posts. The deck will be built using PT Southern pine and vinyl railing with a couple of benches around the corners. Is this a fair price for a deck of this size?

Thanks,
HTD
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Amount: $6,000.00 RE: 20 by 20 deck quotes
Posted by: Neil in Jacksonville, FL.Purchased: April, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: Trex vs PT
Contractor: General
KGB, Trex Decking is expensive with a price of around $2.90/LF vs PT coming in at about $.50
You are right to question a mere $1k difference.
A 400 sq ft deck has approximately 875 linear feet of decking making the difference in the cost of material around $2100. If they quoted Trex rail systems in addition to the decking, the difference is even greater.
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Amount: $4,300.00 RE: 18 by 12 deck quote
Posted by: Neil in Jacksonville, FL.Purchased: April, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 216Material: PT/Vinyl rails
HTD, the price sounds reasonable. 6x6 posts and vinyl railing are both fairly expensive as far as deck materials go. But the price sounds reasonable for a solidly constructed 2nd story deck.
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Amount: $3,500.00 15' by 10' deck
Posted by: briansdecks in tinley park, IL.Purchased: April, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 150Material: treated
Contractor: me
I was wondering whats a fair price for a 15 by 10 foot deck 8 foot off the ground with rails no stairs
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Amount: $7,850.00 14 by 22 Trex Deck quote
Posted by: a user in Columbus, OH in Columbus, OH.Purchased: April, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 292Material: Composite- Trex
Looking at a 14 by 22 low level deck (28" off ground). Grilling/food prep area is 10 by 8 with an angled step off of the house with bench seating and grill pit. Step down to a 14 by 14 seating area with built in benches all around. One set of angled stairs off of grill area.
Price includes everything. Does this seem like a resonable price for this size of deck and material?
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Amount: $21,000.00 Timber Tech "Earthwood" deck in Philadelphia suburbs
Posted by: eap in Philadelphia, PA.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 335 sq. ft.Material: Timber Tech
I have received estimates for a deck that will be 10 feet off the ground at the highest point, with a bump out for a grill, cut corners, a bench, and about 6 steps to the backyard (the land slopes).

The materials will be timber tech (with deckorator ballusters). Railings will be Timber Tech "radiance".

One estimate was for $21,000 (same company had another estimate of $15,000 if went with different type of Timber Tech material and different railing material).

The Timber Tech "Earthwood" material was the $21,000 and the floorizon material was $15,000.00. The railing system would be "ornamental" with the floorizon material.

The $21,000 estimate sounds really high -- is there really that much of a difference between floorizon and earthwood from Timber tech? Anyone know if that is in the ball park?
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Amount: $10,000.00 Cost for a 20x20 deck, sound right?
Posted by: JTR in Long Island, NY.Purchased: May, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 418Material: Composite, Vinyl, PT
Contractor: TBD
Curious if this seems like a reasonable quote. About 420 square feet (in a \'L\' shape) design, no curves. Not connected to home but against it (my preference) so additional footings required along home instead of ledger. PT lumber frame, concrete footings. Deck will be about 30 inches above ground, all one level. Evergrain brand composite decking with about 58\' of vinyl railings. Four composite steps to ground with vinyl railings. Also includes about 52\' of vinyl lattice skirting. Does this seem fair? All input appreciated.
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Amount: $10,000.00 cost of 10'x16' deck sound right?
Posted by: NLT in philadelphia suburb, PA.Purchased: May, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 160Material: Timbertech
Wondering if this quote sounds reasonable. Includes permits, railings, steps, 4'4' landing, wrapping outside in composite trim board.
Using Timbertech tongue and groove material.
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Amount: $10,000.00 Cost for a 20x20 dewck
Posted by: Paul Choate in Stratford, CT.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 418Material:
Contractor: Choate Builders, LLC
$10,000 for a 400 plus sq ft with composite decking and railings (or vinyl) deck is extremely cheap. Especially being that you specify footings at the foundation instead of a ledger which means they have to be at least as deep as the house footings which is probably 8' if you have a full basement I couldn't/wouldn't build that deck for less than $18,000.
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Amount: $10,000.00 Cost for a 20x20 deck
Posted by: JTR in Long Island, NY.Purchased: May, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 418Material: Composite
Contractor: TBD
Paul - thanks for the feedback. While I do have a full basement, the footings will be closer to 36" instead of 8'. Not sure why they would have to go that deep for a deck less than 3' tall. From what I have read 36" or so is about average for footings on a free standing deck. Unless you know of some code I have not heard of. Thanks!
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Amount: $0.00 How much for our deck
Posted by: Danielle007 in Rocky Point, NY.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 500Material: ACQ
My husband and I are interested in replacing our deck in our backyard (385 sq.ft.) and putting a deck in the front of our house (100sq.ft.) We are getting estimates of approx. 8000.00 with labor. Is this a good estimate???
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Amount: $2,100.00 Do your own labour!
Posted by: Great white north in Huntsville, Other.Purchased: May, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: Northern white cedar
Contractor: myself
bought all lumber from mennonites for cash, northern white cedar which works great in my area (native growth), did the work myself with 3 friends, who can operate saws, hammers, shovels, awgers, lag bolt gun, etc...
It doesn't take a genius to bulid an entire deck, do your homework, study your design, enjoy a long weekend with your buddy's and build yourself a deck.
Don't let these contractors pull the wool over your eye's, deal directly with the supplier's,and buy all your product yourself to avoid their additional charges. Hire someone you trust to advise you along the way if need be, most reputable contractors will do this.
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Amount: $2,100.00 Great White in Huntville
Posted by: pau choate in stratford, CT.Purchased: May, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: cedar
Contractor: self
I'm not pulling the wool over anyone's eyes. I challenge you to start up a deck building company with full insurance, license, tools, vehicles, good employees, worker's comp for those employees, and all of the other typical overhead costs (and yes there are many more). Then, day after day, supply your customers with a good product AND make a profit. Tell me how you do after a few months.

I do not pull the wool over anyone's eyes. I am honest, trustworthy and build an excellent product for those I work for. Nothing gets under my skin more than a know-it all who thinks this is an easy business.
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Amount: $100.00 footings
Posted by: pau choate in stratford, CT.Purchased: June, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 100Material: wood
Contractor: choate builders
Footings need to be installed below the frost line AND on virgin soil. Being that the 1st girder will be very close to the house foundation it is very likely that the 1st 3' or so of earth around the house has been disturbed down to the house footing depth of around 8', This is why your deck piers near the house should be that deep. It is unwise to set piers on backfilled soil unless it has been compacted sufficiently during the backfill.
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Amount: $20,500.00 My first quote...reasonable?
Posted by: a user in burlington, MA.Purchased: June, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: ~500Material: Azek or Lattitudes
reasonable standard deck with a back staircase and the side that goes to a side staircase (so 2 staircases). The deck is about 4 ft off the ground. There is a "privacy wall" that goes about 6.5 feet tall so that my neighbors can't see in. I am going to get more quotes, but is this reasonable, seems high to me, but i'm pretty ignorant. The contractor seems extremely capable and would do a good job.
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Amount: $0.00 How much will it cost
Posted by: Margaret in Manssass, VA.Purchased: June, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 12x14Material:
I want to build a 12x14 deck using Trex materials with railing and 4 steps.

Do anyone know how much that might cost me labor & materials?
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Amount: $14,000.00 Is this a fair price
Posted by: KJD in Newton, MA.Purchased: June, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 300Material: Azek decking/rails
Contractor: self
Deck is 21x14 with 6' stairs to grade (5'high). Lattice Trim below, Azek wrap around. Framing will need two girders below, totaling 8 footings.
Any thoughts on numbers? Too high? Too low?
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Amount: $8,600.00 $53/sq foot single level deck?
Posted by: lbd in sea, WA.Purchased: June, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 160Material: evergrain composite; glass railing
Contractor: riccon construction
20x8ft deck. deck is on 2nd story, no stairs. cannot block driveway, so has to only have single post on either end. Evergrain composite decking; glass panel and aluminum rail; hidden fasteners and lighting on the rail. $53/square foot? seems very high. Thoughts?
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Amount: $0.00 what can I expect to pay?
Posted by: Stacie in Chicao, IL.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 192Material: not sure yet
Contractor: private
Im having a 12x16 deck built, what can I expect to pay for labor? I have an existing deck that will be taken down and Im having stairs and railings built as well that will be about 60 inches.Lattice trim below the deck. I will also need new posts put in.
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Amount: $11,720.00 Deal or No Deal
Posted by: a user in Eastern Shore, MD.Purchased: June, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 384Material: Timbertech-Earthwood
Recently received a quote for $11,720.00 For a 24' x 16' Timbertech composite deck (hidden fasteners) with all vinyl handrails and 2 5' + 1' 6'H vinyl privacy fence with 1' of lattice top for privacy wall. Includes 1 set of 4' W steps with handrails. The deck is 36" H. The deck will be rectangular shaped and the decking will be ran side to side straight with outer trim board.Is this a reasonable quote?
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Amount: $3,500.00 Fair Price?
Posted by: Inquiring in Philly in Philly Suburb, PA.Purchased: June, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 132Material: PT
Contractor: Friend of a friend
I received a quote for $3,500 to build a 132 sf deck 72" off the ground. It would have a set of stairs and a 11 foot privacy fence along one side. The existing deck is a complete tear down and new footer would have to be poured. Just wondering if this was a fair price.
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Amount: $5,800.00 Fair Price?
Posted by: rpt in Imperial PA. in Imperial, PA.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 268Material: cedar
Contractor: dekwithus.com
I recieved a quote for $5800 to build a 268sf deck 96" off the ground with railing and no steps out of cedar that i am staining myself. Also they are tearing out 2 windows and replacing them with a sliding glass door. (i will be buying the door myself). And eventually we may get steps which the contractor said will be $1900 to install. How does that quote sound. Just wondering.
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Amount: $5,700.00 permit
Posted by: Tracey L in Lanham, MD.Purchased: June, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 12 x 16Material:
Are permits required on all new decks? I have been quoted a price of $5700. Also, is this a good price?
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Amount: $11,000.00 2nd floor deck cost
Posted by: decking in warminster, PA.Purchased: June, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 256Material: presure treated and composite decking
Contractor: yes
I have recieved quotes on a deck for 11,000.00 to install a deck 96 \" off ground \"L\" shaped install 3/0 6/8 french metal door cut opening head off and repair walls and exterior which is aluminuium siding ,with steps 36\" wide with maintence free white plastic railings ,homedepot railing they come in sections ,footers 6x6 post
Is this a good price sems low
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Amount: $29,500.00 Deck
Posted by: a user in oshkosh, WI.Purchased: July, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: Timbertech
Building a 16x25 elevated deck (8 ft high) with Timbertech Earthwood grooved decking and Cedar handrails and 3 6x6 Cedar posts to support. Steps to the ground as well. Very good contractor but the quote seems very high. Thoughts?
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Amount: $0.00 3 wood Decks
Posted by: catdog in Morristown, IN.Purchased: July, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: ?Material: Treated Wood
Contractor: ?
Hello,
I am going to get some prices on 3 decks, one will be 14 x 12 with 3 steps going up to another deck that is going to be 8 x 12. Both these decks will have railings around them 2 feet off the ground.

And then another deck that is going to be 14 x 12, and it will have 6 inch post and a top roof I am not sure of the name of the top, but the kind with a board every 2 feet.

Any ideas on the average cost of these projects?
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Amount: $0.00 break down the cost- its the only way
Posted by: a user in any, Other.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: Material: any
DO NOT LISTEN TO CHOATE!! Demand a breakdown for your deck quote! You are shelling out your hard earned money so you deserve to see how much the materials cost, how for labor, how much for the porta-john etc. You do not need to know the markup if you have all of this info you can dedcut that for yourself. By the way- what moron would not ask a car dealer for a breakdown of costs when buying a new car Choate? Would you say I want the automatic transmission and then accept an answer of you dont need to know how much that will add vs. a standard from the salesman? Give us all a break. I'm sure you do not go to repair your work truck and if the shop tells you it will be $3000 you just say OK, sounds good, huh, huh. Truth is, contractors like Choate get defensive any you ask them for details because they feel they are being challenged and questioned and just cant handle it. Great approach to customer service Choate: You just pay what I tell you, dont question me and the work will be good. Go rip off someone else with your $40-$50/sf decks. A pressure treated deck shoul run $15-$20/sf, Trex on pressure trated framing should be around$22-$35/sf depending on the details (I would say $25-$30/sf is good).
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Amount: $6,800.00 Deck built June 29-July 5
Posted by: a user in Taunton, MA.Purchased: July, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: Trex
We had two decks built, pressure treated framing 2x10 12"OC, with a picture frame pattern, boards on a diagonal in two frames. Composite railings, and trex trim board facia all around.
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Amount: $0.00 deck
Posted by: nmh in oakland, CA.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 145Material: ipe
I have a deck 17X8.5 stands around 20 feet off the ground. There will only be the 3 pillars, deck, and handrail. I have been getting quotes between 5-15k. Since there is such a wide difference between these quotes I was wondering what would the average cost be for this.
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Amount: $0.00 Do not listen to Choate????
Posted by: a user in Newark, DE.Purchased: July, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 300Material: blood sweat tears
Contractor: DeCampli Design and Construction
Really? If you recall, he did say he would gladly provide a material breakdown IF you were willing to pay for it. How many hours do YOU work for nothing? It's bad enough that most of us spend hours and hours per week just providing the "free estimates" that you all have grown to expect; and now you want us to spend more of our time/resources to provide you with a list of every nut and bolt that will be used, just so you can challenge us if we happen to be wrong?!? I don't know what you do for a living, but I would guess you don't run your own business. I could go on for hours on this topic, but it will be pointless. The are still a few people that believe they can get something for nothing.
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Amount: $16,100.00 Am I being Scammed?
Posted by: Kwame in Washington Township, NJ.Purchased: July, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 480Material: DreamDeck, Vinyl Decking
Contractor: TBD
pretty much two decks up against the house. Both Decks are connected and are 12X20 the other is 12x20. 3 feet off the ground, with vinyl dream deck railing. Pressure treated railing. 6x6 footers every 7 feet, 10x8 beams. All square except for two triangle edges. DreamDeck skirting all around.
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Amount: $1.00 Response to Crazy Person
Posted by: Choate Builders in Stratford, CT.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 1000Material: PT
Contractor: Choate Builders
First off, thank you DeCampli Design. I appreciate your response.

Now, to the nutjob who thinks he is entitled to a breakdown of costs... Please, do not tell me or anyone how to run his or her business. And yes, I do have trust in my mechanic. I don\'t shop around, break his chops on a parts and labor list, or try to haggle him down. I\'m smart enough to know when and if someone is trying to pull one over on me and loyal when I receive good work and service.

And please don\'t tell anyone what a deck SHOULD cost. You have no idea what my overhead is, how much work I put into my projects and how much time I spend with my clients. I\'d LOVE to see you start up a deck building business and sell your pressure treated decks at $25 per square foot. You won\'t last long or you will remain in business year after year working your butt off while wondering why you aren\'t making a decent profit. And honestly what are you going to do with my breakdown of material and labor? You sound like a person who is more comfortable behind a desk than out on a jobsite and really have no clue as to how difficult it is to build something right, hire guys who do good work consistently, and make a profit at it all the while keeping my clients happy.

I\'m always here for my customers and belive me I have spent HOURS upon HOURS working on customizing prices for people just so that they can have exactly what they want. Don\'t tell me to break my estimate down just so you can find something to haggle with me about. Give me a break. If you don\'t like my price you have the option of going somewhere else.

Finally, if you\'ve read any of my other posts I think you\'ll see the only reason I come on this site is to offer advice and help people. I would like to discuss this with you in person in more detail. I\'ll even give you a tour of some of my job sites and maybe even let you spend the week working with me....Are you up for it?
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Amount: $14,600.00 Upgrade/Expand Deck outside Philly
Posted by: julz in Chester County, PA.Purchased: August, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 300Material: Moistureshield
Contractor: Custom Deck...
We're considering a deck remodel/expansion with Moistureshield decking. Timbertech quote was $600 more. Deck is 8-9 feet above ground. Old PT floor, railings to be removed. Deck includes half circle and curved stairs. I'm guessing you think this price would be reasonable? I feel good about it after seeing the comments on this site.
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Amount: $17,000.00 PT Deck quote
Posted by: Unsure in Portland, ME.Purchased: August, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 336Material: PT
Contractor: TBD
First quote for a 336 foot deck that wraps two sides of home (20x12 and 12x8). Three sets of stairs and railings around but no extra planters, seating etc. Deck is aprox 4 feet above ground.

This appears to average about $50sf.

Does this seem to be reasonable?
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Amount: $0.00 TimberTech deck reasonable estimate?
Posted by: Home Owner in Chicago, IL.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 90Material: TimberTech XLM
Contractor: None
I am in Chicago area and am going to have a 7'-6" x 12' (90 SF) deck built. (100 SF with stair treads) Finish deck is 20 inches above finish grade. Deck material is TimberTech XLM grooved with hidden fasteners. Substructure is 2"X8" MCQ pressure treated. TimberTech plank steps will run continuous along 12' length with RadianceRail at each end. By code no rail required at 7'-6" width end (Grill and large flower pots will be barrer.) All will rest on two 12-inch round piers to frost, 3'-6" depth and a 2"x8" ledger along the house foundation at both one 12' one 7'-6" side. I have two quotes and am waiting for two more. Both quotes are in the $8000 to $9500 range and seem high. What do you think of the pricing?
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Amount: $4,677.00 Deck
Posted by: nicju76 in Chgo, IL.Purchased: August, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 185Material: Pretreated Wood
Contractor: Lowes
I am going to have a 9\'.25\" x 20\' deck built. I am being charge $4,677 if I choose to have the deck tie into my patio with an attached railing or $3,830 just for the deck. is this a good price
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Amount: $0.00 looking for labor cost
Posted by: help in marshfield, MA.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 256Material: composite
look for a lobor cost for a ~16*16 deck with a 6'stair across one corner. the deck is 2' off the ground. composite with vinly railings
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Amount: $0.00 Labor Costs
Posted by: nicole.julien@sbcglobal.net in Chicago, IL.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 160Material: PTW
Contractor: TBD
What should the labor cost be for a 8 x 20 pressure treated wood deck with one stair and a gate?
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Amount: $0.00 I need help estimating a deck railing installation
Posted by: Mick in Columbus, OH.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 270.25Material: treated
I had a client call and asked me how much it would cost to install rails to his existing deck. The guy who built the deck left the job unfinished and all the client needs in rails installed. The post are obviously set and all he needs is rails. I need an estimate for labor and materials. There is one stair case with 4 steps.
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Amount: $4,900.00 Deck Estimate
Posted by: NLF in Vienna, VA.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 12x18 (216 sq ft)Material: pressure treated
Just wondering if this is a fair estimate. I think so after doing some research. This would be to replace a 12x18 existing deck and sure up the existing footers and add two additional footers. Includes 3 foot wide stairs at approximately 4.5' - 5' elevation.
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Amount: $9,600.00 Deck Price
Posted by: Karl in Medina, OH.Purchased: August, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 525Material: Pressure Treated
The 525 SF pressure treated deck with 100 linear feet of railings (2x2 spindles with 2x4 bottom and molded top rail), 16" x 8' box step, 2 step staircase at on end, big 5 step staircase on one side that is 6' wide at top and 8' wide at bottom (all steps are boxed in and nicely trimmed). Also has post skirt trims and nice copper post caps. Entire deck has pressure treated skirting vertically from 17" on low side to 40 inches on high end of 1x6 appearance grade. Contractor put in nice footings and all the appropriate Simpson hardware and it looks great. Just wondering if the price is fair? Thanks.
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Amount: $2,000.00 "L"-shaped 16x20
Posted by: first (last?) deck in Spring, TX.Purchased: August, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 264?Material: treated pine
We just finished an "L"-shaped +/- 16x20 in Spring, Texas (just outside Houston). It sets about 2' off the ground, has 2 sets of 2 stairs each, built-spindle handrail surrounding and as stair rails, enclosed lattice base, wired-up for and installed ceiling fan, 4x4 supports with finished plywood ceiling underneath shingles, 2 4x4 braces (with lag-bolts installed) on each of the 8 posts, stained, and a 4'Hx4'W gate built of 2x4s with a matching fence on other end connecting deck to regular wood-slat fence. roof goes something like this: \ on one end
/\ on other end
with a tree growing in the "L." We charged only $3500 (plus $2000 in materials) for the original deck only. She thinks all the other stuff she added afterwards was supposed to be included in that $3500. She crazy -- or us?!
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Amount: $1,530.00 16 x 10 ft. wooden deck
Posted by: Rosalie in Palmyra, MO.Purchased: October, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 160 sq. ft.Material:
Contractor: Pers. Friend
This deck came out the back door with no stairs. It was built to cover a bad concrete patio, unsightly with danger to owners of falling.
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Amount: $16,000.00 Deck estimate
Posted by: Greg in Lake Tahoe, CA.Purchased: October, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 110Material: Solid redwood/cedar
This is a deck extension in Lake Tahoe, Ca which requires extension of one landing and a 2nd landing for a switchback. The staircase is 16' 3 1/4". The builder originally quoted $9000 but there were some changes when it was engineered and now he is estimating $16000. They will be using high quality materials, customizing the timbers, and staining.
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Amount: $98.40 IPE BEACH WALK WAY
Posted by: kevin carroll in kiawah island, SC.Purchased: October, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 292.5Material: TREATED / IPE
Contractor: EAGLE BUILDING PARTNERS
beach walk way extension 4x4 post / 2x6 framing / ipe decking , face screws
walkway is 65' long and 4.5' wide
the walkway is a about a thousand feet to where project starts with generator needed to work lots of toteing $33.64 PER SQUARE FOOT
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Amount: $0.00 Gossen Weather Ready
Posted by: maddie in Hillsborough, NJ.Purchased: November, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 640Material: Gossen Weather Ready
Contractor: -
Hi, wondering if anyone has used this 100% PVC product. Its slightly more expensive then Azek according to the lumber place. The colors are beautiful we like the cherry. But have not heard of the product or know anyone who has a deck in it. Appreciate any feedback.
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Amount: $700.00 16 x 20
Posted by: ovrpar6 in Fox Lake, IL.Purchased: October, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 320Material:
Contractor: Me I did it
Cost of materials. Did labor myself. Used upgraded pressure treated wood
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Amount: $7,500.00 replacement deck
Posted by: SRABB in Hawley, PA.Purchased: December, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 228 (12x19)Material: Pressure Treated
Contractor: local
I am replacing a 10 x 19 ft redwood deck (about 25 years old) with a 12 X19 ft pressure treated deck. Will have new footers and spindle rails due to new building rules. Reliable builder. cost to remove old deck is $750, rest is cost of material & labor. Is this a good price?
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Amount: $0.00 Cost of 12' x 19' deck
Posted by: Andy- acustomdeck.com in Cincinnati, OH.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 240Material: all
Contractor: Acustomdeck.com
SCRABB I am a Deck builder in the Northern KY Cincinnati area. That price if it does not include stairs is a little high. I would do the same in this are for @$5,500 without steps or $6,100 But I am not aware of your lumber pricing in that area
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Amount: $5,000.00 flagstone pavers pool deck
Posted by: avianisya in brandon, FL.Purchased: January, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 429Material:
is this a good price.. flagstone pavers around the pool
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Amount: $8,800.00 deck
Posted by: liam in Shepherdstown, WV.Purchased: January, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 293Material: composite and wood railing
Contractor: local
I am planning to put up a deck and i got a quote from a contractor for 8800 for composite deck and the railing will be wood. There is also a stairs going down and the height of the deck from the ground is 8 ft. is this price high or low.
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Amount: $0.00 About how much?
Posted by: CTRX in meriden, CT.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 140Material:
Just wondering about how much a composite deck with vinyl railings would be.
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Amount: $0.00 Deck
Posted by: jacka377 in Long Island, NY.Purchased: February, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 500Material: Trex
I am having the just the decking replaced around my pool and 35ft of composite railing replaced. I got price of $9000. That seems high. What do you think
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Amount: $0.00 trex deck
Posted by: bmoe in Bensalem, PA.Purchased: February, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 238Material: composite
Contractor: local
What can I expect a quote to come in for Trex decking, 238 sq ft 17 x14, 7.5 ft off the ground, new footings, no tear down. With grill cut out.
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Amount: $0.00 Deck Quote
Posted by: Bosslady1 in Newtown, CT.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 18x26Material: Trex or Azek
Please let me know how much an 18x26 deck, 2ft off the ground, with 2 sets of stairs should cost. There are existing footings from the previous deck. Not sure if we should go with Trex or Azek - which will hide scratches (from dogs) better?
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Amount: $12,800.00 23x8 feet deck
Posted by: Palskie in Deer park, NY.Purchased: March, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 184Material: Composite
Estimate deck amt includes timbertech deck rails stairs also includes materials n labor for opening side of the house installing 6x6anderson sliding door includes electric, heating moved. Is this a fair price?
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Amount: $19,750.00 Deck Cost
Posted by: Maple Grove, MN in Maple Grove, MN.Purchased: March, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 434Material: IPE
Contractor: Deck Buiders
I just got a quote of $19750. This deck is single level with 27 by 16. It has 5/4 IPE deck and railings. It also uses hidden fasteners. The railing is aluminum ballusters made by Deck Solutions LLC. It has stairs going down to the ground. The cost also includes staining.
Is this cost reasonable?
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Amount: $18,727.00 estimate on 15x25 deck
Posted by: nervous in Long Island, NY.Purchased: March, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 375Material: cca/composite
my deck is 15'x25' and 48" high. I got a price of $18,727 complete materials and labor. This includes ripping the old deck down. It's cca framing, composite decking with pvc railings, there are also 3 sets of steps. The contractor is going to put the decking material around the skirt of the deck and steps. Is this a reasonable price?
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Amount: $1,200.00 Is this a fair price
Posted by: K.Morton in Peoria, IL.Purchased: March, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 20' by 22'Material: brown pressure treated
A contractor offered to tear down our old deck and build a new, larger deck made of brown treated wood for $1200 in order to get my husband to accept their bid for roofing, siding and windows. Before they made this offer I had asked how much it would cost to build the deck using the treated wood since all of our estimates were for Trex decking materials. He never answered my question before making the offer.
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Amount: $7,450.00 Not certain of the is fair
Posted by: TG of Cleveland, OH in W. Cleveland, OH.Purchased: March, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 18' x 24'Material: #1 pressure treated
Went with 3 separate bids which averaged about 6700-9500 for a similar size deck. Deck is Octagonal and includes black aluminum balasters and lights for the stairs. Went with this contractor as I liked their work compared to the other two.
Pricing materials and other I could have done it for about 5000, but I value my time.
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Amount: $0.00 how much to re-do a redwood deck
Posted by: little marine in cherry hill, NJ.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 504Material: composite
Contractor: tbd
I been asked to replace the decking on a 12x42 deck with composite.also the railing/spindles too. the job is in Chery Hill N.J. what should i charge the homeowner?
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Amount: $0.00 Deck Pricing
Posted by: a user in Baltimore County, MD.Purchased: March, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: AnyMaterial: PT Wood/Evergrain/Azek
Contractor: Regional Company
I was just reading all of these posts, some of which are very accurate and some if which really come from people who have no idea what they are talking about. I work for a regional scale home improvement company doing sales so I see the differences everyday. I have to say that if you are looking to have a deck built for your permanent residence, I would NEVER spend less then $32/ sq. ft....that is without steps or anything. If you want to go high end composite like Azek, you should definitely be in the $40 to $45/ sq. ft. range. I am not saying that there arent little Billy Bob contractors that do good work, but the odds that they have ALL the proper insurances (liability, comp and a bond) and will be around in ten years to honor that lifetime warranty is very unlikely. In my area you can get a little contractor do build an Azek deck for about $25/ sq. ft. Now that little guy is making a few bucks off of that job, but he is not making anywhere near enough to sustain a company that will be in business for 20, 30 or even 50 years. It costs a little more to get professional installers who take pride in their work. Dont be fooled by the "We don't use subcontractors" line...EVERYONE uses subcontractors...There is no such thing as a W-2 employee deck installer. But the QUALITY of the subcontractor is directly related to the quality of their work. Think about it...it makes sense, doesn't it?
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Amount: $0.00 Redo a redwood with composite
Posted by: a user in Baltimore County, MD.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 504Material: Azek?
Contractor: tbd
Re-decking in my area goes for about $30 a sq. ft if you are using Azek...Mid grade composites like Evergrain around $29 a sq. ft....Including rails
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Amount: $16,000.00 fair price for a screened deck?
Posted by: Bob Bendin in Bel Air, MD.Purchased: March, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 168sf (covered) + 56 (open)Material: Azek
We were quoted $16,000 from a contractor to build a 12x14 screened deck and a 4x14 open area. It would have a shed rood, Azek decking, Fire X beams (for fire protection laws), vinyl rails, flat white soffit ceiling, screen under decking, and gutters and shingles to match the house. Is this a fair price?
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Amount: $3,500.00 Paul Choate
Posted by: Jsmith in Charlotte, NC.Purchased: 2009
In answer to your question as to why homeowners want a breakdown, it\'s very simple, we want to know what we are getting and how much more or less we can add or subtract. When contracting someone to do a project, I don\'t always know exactly what I want or what I can afford. If I ask you for a multi-level deck with the top materials I would like to know where to shave off the design to get back to my budget numbers. Your \"overhead\" cost should be included in your hourly rate-- that\'s how most other business are run. Nobody is trying to deny you the cost of running your business but we also don\'t want to pay for an inefficiently run business (although I\'m sure you run a tight business, I would have no way of knowing that). Materials will fluctuate in price and should be the same for every estimate different contractors give-- your \"labor\" charge is your cost of doing business combined with what people will pay for your experience and service.
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Amount: $0.00 Poor Construction
Posted by: Joan in Easton, CT.Purchased: January, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 12' x 36'Material: pressure treated wood
Contractor: unknown
We recently purchased a home in Fairfield County, CT
which has an existing deck. Rot was evident in the doorway threshold and floor from the deck to the interior of the house. A carpenter told us that the deck was built without flashing and attached to the ledger with nails instead of lag bolts. Clearly there is rot beneath the ledger as well. My question is: Is it possible to repair this damage and make the deck structurally sound or is it preferable and more cost effective to rebuild the entire deck. Thank you.
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Amount: $2,700.00 Replace deck completely
Posted by: TeraBella in St. Louis, MO.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 144Material: pressure treated wood
Contractor: local contractor
I have a bid to take down and rebuild my deck that is rotting in spots. The contractor in my area (MO) said to remove the old deck, put up a new one with pressure treated wood, & also stain it in any color I want would be $2700. I was told by another contractor that decks in our area run about $5000 + for a basic deck. Is this a fair price? Some have said its high others said good price. The deck also has 1 (one) landing with closely placed railing posts on the deck, stairs, and under the stairs just to not have an open space there.
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Amount: $9,300.00 16x20 Azek Deck
Posted by: very happy in Reading, PA.Purchased: March, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 320Material: Azek (Procell)
Contractor: Hahn Exteriors
We had an Azek deck installed about 30-40 inches off the ground. It had a 6 foot wide steps to the ground. The railing was simple white vinyl. THe other estimates we had we around 10,000.
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Amount: $10,324.00 Deck cost?
Posted by: P Woolf in Austin, TX.Purchased: May, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 144Material: CEDAR
Contractor: ABC
This bid is for a completed, stained, cedar, 12ft high deck with stairs that have a landing. The railing will have concrete wire fence material, instead of pickets. TO HIGH?
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Amount: $5,700.00 Deck Cost
Posted by: nickp in Mooresville, NC.Purchased: 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: 312Material: Pressure treated #1
Contractor: Local
recieved a proposal to build my 12X26 deck with one stair along the entire length on two sides. A storage bin 2x10 19 inch high. no railings. He told me he uses #1 wood and will double face edges so you do not see the ends. is this to high
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Amount: $1,000.00 Overhead Costs
Posted by: paul choate in stratford, CT.Purchased: April, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 100Material: pt
Contractor: anyone
Regarding the post by Jsmith in Charlotte, NC...

A breakdown on prices is very different from a base price with optional items as additional cost. I always give a base price (i.e.a basic PT deck) and then let the customer know what the additional costs will be (Azek, TimberTech, etc. vinyl or composite rails, tropical hardwoods, etc.).

As far as including overhead in my horly rate...of course overhead is included in my hourly rate. It is also applied to materials. That is the way it is done. Regardless of where the overhead is applied the price comes out to be the same. Either the hourly rate will be ridiculously high (in the eyes of the homeowner) or the markup can be applied to both material and labor. I use the same markup no mattrer what size project, where I am building, or who I am building for. My markup covers all overhead expenses, direct job expenses, and a 10% company profit. If there is a better way to do it or I am missing something please show me.

Finally, the only way I will give a written, detailed proposal is after the potential customer has given me a budget to work with (in addition to other information regarding the project). This is done for several reasons one of which is to make sure the budget is realistic and second I need to know how much money a person is comfortable in spending so I can determine which materials to use and how the project is to be assembled.

I could go on but I hope this was helpful.
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Amount: $0.00 trading redwood decking
Posted by: patsy in fort bragg, CA.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 420Material: redwood
I have a 4.5 acres with harvestable redwood and there is a local with a portable mill who trades cutting and milling for half the wood I am wondering if a contractor might be interested in trading material for replacing and old deck and if so what would be a fair trade
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Amount: $6,500.00 10x18 Deck, No Stairs, Fair Quote: 36 sq/ft???
Posted by: Brian C in Aston, PA.Purchased: May, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 180Material: PT
Contractor: G&V Construction
Got a quote from a company I was excited to work with, but it seems extremely high. $36.00 per square foot, with basic PT wood, which the contractor himself told me is dirt cheap right now.

The deck would be 10x18 feet, off the back of my townhouse. No stairs, about 8 feet above the ground.

Using all pressure treated wood. To me $6,500.00 seems extremely high.

They are quoting another $2,500 dollars to remove an existing window, and install a new slider (not included in cost).
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Amount: $0.00 trex deck
Posted by: buffaloKat in buffalo, NY.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 96Material: trex
I\'m getting prices on building a small trex deck on the front of my house. only one step off the ground so no railings. I\'m getting quotes of $7000. seems so high. does it seem right to you?
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Amount: $15,000.00 20x12 with 6x12 Extension
Posted by: Vin in East Hampton, CT.Purchased: May, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 312Material: Treks Transcend
Contractor: local
Elevation = 6Ft
Deck is build around solarium that is 20 ft wide. A 6x12 extension is added to connect the doorway to the deck area. Transcend Trek was chosen for the floor, post, railings and ballusters and 2 stairs with Gate. PT for the frame. Total material cost was 11K. Labor=4K
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Amount: $8,000.00 cost of new deck
Posted by: reggie in tacoma, WA.Purchased: May, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 282Material: cedar
Contractor: local
i am looking at building a new deck on the back of my house - part of it would be 18X12 feet with no stairs and an 18 ft railing on one side. the other part would connected and be 11X6 feet with 1 step and a 6 ft railing on one side. total sq ft of 282. Bid at $8000 or $28.00 a sq ft. Does this seem like a reasonable cost for simple deck with no additional features?
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Amount: $12,000.00 decks
Posted by: get real in middlesex county, NJ.Purchased: May, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: pt and cedar
Contractor: general contractor
i am a contractor for 20years for pt decks basic railings 2x2 ballusters 1 set of stairs with cocrete pad we charge approx.$25to $30sqft. also debris removal permit fees are extra the debriscosts money to get rid of and cleanup which some people dont realize cedar deck$45sqft+
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Amount: $17,000.00 Deck with a Roof (60% covered)
Posted by: Garuna in Leesburg, VA.Purchased: May, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 464Material: Treks & White Vinyl railings
Getting a deck (464 sq ft) with a roof (190 sq ft)done using Treks. The railings will be all white Vinyl. 45 deg edges and one staircase to go down 4 feet.
Is 17000 a fair price for labor and material?
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Amount: $0.00 There is a big difference.
Posted by: Stan Grabowski in Clifton, NJ.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 100Material: Composite
Contractor: Small Home Repairs, LLC
Professionally built decks are not done by someone who is a handyman. They are built by experienced "seasoned" carpenters. A low ball price from a contractor or local handyman may get the job done, but the end results are never the same. There is NO comparison when it comes to the quality of the workmanship. Deck building and deck renovations are a specialty. A deck builder needs to know building codes and how to work with the materials, as per the manufacturer, be it a composite material, a wood or whatever.

A reasonable price for a composite deck by a pro, is worth $45 a square foot. When the job is done the deck is structurally sound, and looks like a fine piece of furniture. "Everybody says wow"
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Amount: $3,200.00 multi-level deck
Posted by: J.A. in dallas, TX.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 400Material: P.T. Lumber
Contractor: local handy man
I built a multi-level deck with concrete footinigs, 4x4 concrete blocks attaching them with hurricane straps. It has two trap doors for storage, three step cases and railings all around. After building it I also stained it. I drew the plans and the owner bought the materials. How much should I have charged for labor??
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Amount: $44,000.00 steel framwe deck
Posted by: red5 in montreal, CT.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 420+168Material:
We would like to build a two level deck with steel frame construction one is 14 x 30 and the other is 14x12 . the decking would be pressure treated . The 2nd level is obvioulsy at the 2nd level of the house so quite high. We have been quoted 44000 canadian any thoughts. Joist will be steel as wellas all posts.
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Amount: $20,000.00 Wanting New deck installed
Posted by: ljbergeron in Ellington, CT.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 640Material: Azek
Would like a deck installed 20 x 16 and 16 x 16 one level on 2nd floor with a 12" x 48" stair case using Azek decking and railing. Is $20,000 too little to ask for all this (taxes, permits, all materials, labor costs)
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Amount: $11,500.00 DIY Deck Cost
Posted by: Micky in Germantown, MD.Purchased: June, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 740Material: Azek
Contractor: DIY
I have estimated my costs for footings, framing, decking, fasteners, rails and seating at $11,500 for a ground-level, two level deck. The Azek decking quoted to me ranges from $3.15 to 3.35 per LF. Does this seem reasonable to the experts? I'm reeling a bit from the sticker shock of materials.
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Amount: $0.00 Choate
Posted by: Win in Westchester, NY.Purchased: September, 2004
Sq Ft of Deck: 144Material: PT
Contractor: None
Got to agree with Choate, If you want a pro to build it you will pay. Do some of you diagnose yourself when you are sick? No, you go to a DR.
I always laugh at people who make such outlandish claims regarding the working guy. They sound like the professional that charges 200.00 an hr for advice or those that get large bonuses by way of tarp money then whine when someone charges them! They sure know how to justify their pay though. Bottom line if you can do it yourself, do it. Just don't compare your work with Choates.

My father and I built a deck that is 12x12 and is 16 feet off the ground. 15 years ago the cost was 4k. Of course Dad worked for free.

I too can build my own deck as I am 'handy' can I do it professionally? No.
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Amount: $15,000.00 Timber Tech Deck
Posted by: Kim in Hebron, KY in Hebron, KY.Purchased: June, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 300Material: Timber Tech
I have never had a deck built out of composite material before - always pretreated wood - so I am not sure if I am getting a good deal or not. It is a 300 sq. foot deck with built in benches on one side. It has 4x4 posts, 2x7 beams and joists. It will have fascia board on the deck perimeter but no railings. Also, steps off the deck in two locations. It is being built over my concrete patio and is only a couple of feet off the ground. Permits are included. Is this a fair price?
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Amount: $40,650.00 Multi level deck in Hamptons
Posted by: Jim Otoli in East Hampton, NY.Purchased: September, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 760.00Material: mahogany
Contractor: 3 different so far
We have a 2 story deck we want demolished and replaced. The contractor said he could remove the deck from our home, framing and all. Then build a new two story deck. first level 320 sq.ft. and second level 440 sq. ft. overhanging deck below. They will install mahogany decking and custom built mohogany railings. They will have to pour new footings as well since most of our footings currently are just cinder blocks!Our home is also on top of a hill. Is this a good price?
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Amount: $8,600.00 NJ vs FL
Posted by: Quality in Tampa, FL.Purchased: November, 2009
Sq Ft of Deck: multiple decksMaterial: composit
Contractor: neighbor
Choate in NJ is way high, but maybe not that all that high for living in nj. After paying taxes on a high income to federal & State plus insurance, Same deck in FL for $10k, is $40k in NJ. Whew!
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Amount: $0.00 Deck
Posted by: Ryan Metcalf in Chicago, IL.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 0Material:
I own a mobile home park and I have hired many contractors to build decks because the park I own has a flood plain of 6 feet so when we bring in a new unit we build a deck on one side and stairs on the other, and I have paid as little as $1000K for 2 stair with 4x4 landings up to about $10000 for a deck and 2 stairs. I have had high priced contracters do garbage work and I have had low cost contractors do great work.

A contractors overhead is not my concern, I want to know what job X will cost to build matereals and labor PERIOD. Unless you are guestimating when you order the matereals you have a list, is it difficult to make a copy of it? It is difficult to make a copy of the recipt?
I may be getting a better price because the 3 guys I use get so much work from me but
there is no reason a deck can't be built for $25 SF for the deck and $15 per step for the stairs.
Personally I don't ask for estimates for decks anmore, I simply say I want A,B and C done and I will purchase and deliver all matereals and am willing to pay $25 per hour and give you up to 40 hours to build it, take it or leave it. Very few carpenters (in Illinois) that is wiling to build a small deck earns $1000 a week and when I can give a guy 4 weeks of work few pass on it.

I am all for paying top dollar for difficult work, but a deck is so simple there is no reason to overpay, watch DIY, Hometime or HGTV and have 6th grade education and you cna build a deck, Lowes will design it and give you simple plans and everything you need to build it and to get a permit , even if you have limited tools you can rent what you dont have. I only hire people because I dont have the time to do it myself, but dont come to me with your tricked out $60K Dodge 3500 pickup without a single scratch on it and complain about your overhead...
Maybe lower your overhead if you don't have enough work to cover it without jacking up your price.
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Amount: $12,500.00 Rhode Island Deck Cost
Posted by: a user in Lincoln, RI.Purchased: 2008
Sq Ft of Deck: 480Material: Pressure Treated
Contractor: uk
Nothing fancy, just a large deck with 2 landings to get down to back yard. If I were to do it again I would have spent another 6k to get the trex.
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Amount: $7,000.00 Ryan Metcalf
Posted by: paulchoate in trumbull, CT.Purchased: July, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 100Material: wood
Contractor: self
Ryan. You fail to see the difference between GC-ing a job yourself (i.e you hire the carpenters and run the job & company) and hiring a GC to get the job done for you which is what I do. If you were to build a deck for someone and you are paying a carpenter $25 per hour what are you going to charge your client for that carpenter to build the deck? Really, tell me what you would charge for a basic deck that came to $4,000 in materials and $3,000 in labor (a total cost to you, the GC, of $7,000). I'm curious to know what you think a good price for this would be. And please tell me hw you arrive at your price. I've been doing this a long time and rarely meet people who know how to run a business. Sure, there are many skilled carpenters but that is not what we are talking about. We are talking about a company that will provide a great product, great service, and will always be there for his client. I don't mind that people like you want to shop around for the best price...what bugs me is when people tell contractors what they should be charging with nothing to back up their numbers.
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Amount: $15,000.00 HEBRON KY DECK 300SQ.FT
Posted by: ANDY LOSCHIAVO in HEBRON, KY.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 300Material: TIMBERTECH
Contractor: ANDY LOSCHIAVO
Amount: $15,000.00 Timber Tech Deck
Posted by: Kim in Hebron, KY in Hebron, KY. Purchased: June, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 300 Material: Timber Tech
I have never had a deck built out of composite material before - always pretreated wood - so I am not sure if I am getting a good deal or not. It is a 300 sq. foot deck with built in benches on one side. It has 4x4 posts, 2x7 beams and joists. It will have fascia board on the deck perimeter but no railings. Also, steps off the deck in two locations. It is being built over my concrete patio and is only a couple of feet off the ground. Permits are included. Is this a fair price?
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Kim, This is very high. Check out ACUSTOMDECK.COM IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY BUILT
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Amount: $0.00 Baltimore County Maryland
Posted by: ANDY LOSCHIAVO in HEBRON, KY.Purchased: 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: ANYMaterial: ANY
Contractor: professional
In response to your post about I wouldn't spend any less than $32. sq ft. per deck. I agree to most of what you are saying. But, where I am from (Northern KY OH area) For 14 years now I have been doing my own sales, design , building with as many as 15 and as few as 3 w-2 employees. I agree with all you have to say about insurances and all involved. But don't generalize that ( fall for we don't use sub contractors line) because we don't. It may be rare, but we have for 14 years. Acustomdeck.com
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Amount: $21,900.00 simple 12x22 deck off second story
Posted by: mcpanse in Vienna, VA.Purchased: July, 2010
Sq Ft of Deck: 264Material: Azek (plastic)
This estimate from a reputable builder includes $3,400 for replacing a window with an entry door, a job that entails cutting through brick cladding. Job includes stairs with a landing and railings with wood spindles and Azek capping. Not counting the door, this quote works out to $70/sq ft. Seems high.

Remodel Magazine says 16x20 composite decks should cost around $15K in DC area.

Interested in opinions.
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