Wondering what a deck will cost? Enter the size and your local prices. You get a total cost and a cost per square foot, split into decking, framing, railing, stairs and labor.
Your shopping list
3,114.72Total cost
16.22 per sq ftCost per area
192 sq ftDeck area
- Decking950.40
- Framing and hardware576.00
- Railing1,200.00
- Stairs240.00
- Labor0.00
- Tax or VAT148.32
Prices are the numbers you type in, so use one currency. Get quotes from local suppliers for real prices.
How to use the Deck Cost Calculator
- Enter the deck length and width.
- Type your local prices for decking, framing, railing and steps. Enter 0 for anything you do not need.
- Add labor and tax, then read the total.
The math behind it
Decking cost = area x (1 + extra %) x decking price
Framing cost = area x framing price
Total = all parts + tax
A worked example
What we typed in
- Deck length: 20 ft
- Deck width: 14 ft
- Decking price: 4.50 per sq ft
- Framing and hardware price: 3.00 per sq ft
- Railing length: 40 ft
- Railing price: 40.00 per ft
- Number of steps: 5
- Price per step: 60.00
- Labor price: 15.00 per sq ft
- Sales tax or VAT: 5%
- Extra for mistakes and cuts: 10%
What we got
- Total cost: 8,742.30
- Cost per area: 31.22 per sq ft
- Deck area: 280 sq ft
- Decking: 1,386.00
- Framing and hardware: 840.00
- Railing: 1,600.00
- Stairs: 300.00
- Labor: 4,200.00
- Tax or VAT: 416.30
Tips from the job site
- Get two or three quotes from local suppliers before you plan your budget.
- Add a little for permits, tools and a delivery fee.
Common questions
How much does a deck cost per square foot?
It depends on your area and materials. Type your own prices to see the cost per square foot for your job.
Is labor included?
Only if you type a labor price. Enter 0 if you build the deck yourself.
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