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Framing, decking, railing, footings, labour and permit priced by size, height and material.
Common US deck sizes at the typical installed rate.
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Starting points: 12 × 12 ft wood deck · 16 × 20 ft wood deck · 16 × 20 composite · Raised 16 × 20 · 12 × 16 cedar
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A 300 sq ft pressure-treated deck costs about $11,100 installed nationally, a range of $7,500 to $15,000. Composite decking runs roughly 40 to 80 percent more depending on the line.
Pressure-treated decks run $25 to $50 per sq ft installed, cedar $30 to $65 and composite $35 to $80. Raised decks add about 20 percent.
Pressure-treated decks last 15 to 25 years with annual sealing, cedar 20 to 30, and composite 25 to 30 with little maintenance.
Most US cities require a deck permit, especially for raised decks or anything attached to the house. Footings are usually inspected before framing.
Composite costs more upfront but avoids sanding and sealing every year. If you plan to stay 10 years or more, it usually pays back in maintenance.
A 300 sq ft deck takes three to seven working days, depending on the footing inspection schedule and whether stairs and railing are included.
Using the calculator defaults, 12 × 12 ft wood deck gives Typical total: $8,338 and Cost per sq ft: $57.90, with a typical range $5,360 to $12,000. Change the waste allowance, material or thickness to match your site.
Using the calculator defaults, 12 × 16 cedar gives Typical total: $11,890 and Cost per sq ft: $61.93, with a typical range $7,792 to $17,376. Change the waste allowance, material or thickness to match your site.