Deck Cost Estimator
Intro
Enter your deck size, material, railing, footings, and options. Add your ZIP to apply a regional cost factor and get a realistic low, typical, and high range for planning.
This tool estimates materials and labor ranges. A site visit confirms conditions for a firm, line-item price.
Deck Cost Estimator
Enter dimensions, material, railing, footings, and options. Add your ZIP for a regional factor. Get a realistic low / typical / high range for planning — not a quote.
Applies a regional cost factor. Fine-tune with Market type or Manual mode.
Adjust within region (e.g., rural vs metro).
Manual only: 1.00 = national baseline.
Affects framing, posts, stairs, and rail requirements.
Material tier sets typical $/sf ranges.
Enabled if “Manual” is selected.
Direct bury may not meet code in many areas; use for planning only.
Results & next steps
Want exact pricing? We’ll measure, confirm options, and give you a clear, written estimate. Many times we can value-engineer the scope to hit your budget without sacrificing your new deck.
- Review the range and adjust material, railing, height, and stairs until it matches your plan.
- Request a firm, line-item estimate so we can verify footings, soil, access, and code requirements.
- Ask about long-life details like flashing, hidden fasteners, under-deck drainage, and lighting.
- Use your estimate to plan permits, timelines, and accessories such as privacy screens or benches.
How this calculator works
- ZIP factor and market type (rural, suburban, metro) apply a regional multiplier.
- Base cost is set by deck size and material (structure included at ground height).
- Add-ons include height, railing linear feet and type, stairs, footings, privacy, benches, pergola, and drainage.
- Conditions like access, soil or rock, demo, and permits adjust the final low, typical, and high ranges.
Deck cost FAQs
How accurate is this deck estimate?
It’s a planning range using your inputs plus a regional multiplier. A site visit confirms footings, soil, access, and code for a firm, written quote.
Why does height change the cost so much?
Taller decks need more structure: longer posts, extra beams and bracing, deeper footings, and usually stairs and railings by code.
What’s the difference between wood, composite, and PVC?
Wood is lowest initial cost; composite balances cost and low maintenance; PVC is premium with top weathering and minimal upkeep.
Which railing type is most cost-effective?
Wood balusters are baseline. Aluminum is mid-high. Cable and glass are premium and raise both material and labor costs.
Are direct-bury posts allowed?
Some areas allow them; many don’t. Concrete or helical piers are more widely accepted by code officials and perform better in freeze–thaw.
Can you provide a line-item estimate?
Yes. After we measure, verify soil/access, and confirm selections, we deliver a clear, line-item estimate.
