Deck Construction Cost in 20 US Cities (2026)
Construction of a wood or composite deck including framing, decking, and railing.
National Average (per project)
Low
$4,000
Average
$8,500
High
$15,000
Deck Construction Cost Breakdown
| Item | Description | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decking boards | Pressure-treated wood or composite decking | $3 | $15 | per sqft |
| Framing lumber | Joists, beams, ledger board, and posts | $2 | $5 | per sqft |
| Concrete footings | Poured or precast concrete pier footings | $1 | $3 | per sqft |
| Railing | Wood, composite, or metal railing system | $2 | $10 | per sqft |
| Stairs | Deck staircase with stringers and treads | $200 | $800 | flat |
| Hardware | Joist hangers, post brackets, screws, and bolts | $1 | $2 | per sqft |
| Labor | Deck builder crew | $5 | $15 | per sqft |
| Permits | Building permit for deck construction | $100 | $500 | flat |
* These are national average costs. Actual prices vary by city — select a metro below for local estimates.
Construction of a wood or composite deck including framing, decking, and railing.
Deck Construction Cost by City
Houston, TX
per project
$8,075
$3,800–$14,250
Dallas, TX
per project
$8,245
$3,880–$14,550
Phoenix, AZ
per project
$7,905
$3,720–$13,950
San Antonio, TX
per project
$7,480
$3,520–$13,200
Austin, TX
per project
$8,670
$4,080–$15,300
Fort Myers, FL
per project
$8,160
$3,840–$14,400
Charlotte, NC
per project
$7,990
$3,760–$14,100
Nashville, TN
per project
$8,160
$3,840–$14,400
Raleigh, NC
per project
$8,075
$3,800–$14,250
Boise, ID
per project
$7,820
$3,680–$13,800
Tampa, FL
per project
$8,075
$3,800–$14,250
Denver, CO
per project
$8,925
$4,200–$15,750
Atlanta, GA
per project
$8,245
$3,880–$14,550
Orlando, FL
per project
$7,990
$3,760–$14,100
Jacksonville, FL
per project
$7,735
$3,640–$13,650
Las Vegas, NV
per project
$8,330
$3,920–$14,700
Salt Lake City, UT
per project
$8,160
$3,840–$14,400
Columbus, OH
per project
$7,650
$3,600–$13,500
Indianapolis, IN
per project
$7,565
$3,560–$13,350
San Diego, CA
per project
$10,030
$4,720–$17,700