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How Much Does a Deck Cost?
 
low cost Low: Do-It-Yourself: $500-$1,000
 
average cost Medium: $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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