Single Deck Remodel
On Site Consultation Deposit: $75
Virtual Meeting Consultation Deposit: Free
Mid Grade Cost
Less than 200 Sq ft = $2,888 - $6,870
High Grade Cost
Between 200 - 500 Sq ft = $5,169 - 11,139
Luxury Grade Cost
More than 500 Sq ft = $8,532 - $20,605
While offering all the benefits of expanded outdoor living space, a deck can actually increase your house value. On average, you can recoup about 70-80% of your investment into a high-quality deck.
Decking material with the average price per Sq ft
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Composite Options |
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Polyethylene |
$7.82 |
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Polypropylene |
$8.68 |
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PVC (hollow-core) |
$7.50 |
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PVC (solid-core) |
$9.48 |
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Natural Wood Options |
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Pressure Treated Lumber (Pine) |
$2.13 |
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Bamboo |
$3-4 |
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Cedar |
$3.75 |
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Redwood |
$7.75 |
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Tigerwood |
$20 |
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Ipe |
$22.50 |
Cost of additional deck building materials
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Material |
Average Cost |
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Concrete |
$75 per cubic yard. Typically 1-2 cubic yards are required to build an average size deck. |
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Standard stairs (labor and materials) |
$15-18 / sq. ft. |
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Safety railings (including pressure-treated wood posts and balusters) (labor and materials) |
$14 -16 / ln.ft. |
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Build a flat bench (labor and materials) |
$20 – 25 / ln.ft. |
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Build a bench with back (labor and materials) |
$34-37 / ln.ft. |
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Seal a wood deck for waterproofing (250 sq.ft.) |
$300 – 500 |
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Stain a wood deck (250 sq.ft.) |
$150 – 350 |
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Pressure washer |
$50 – 200 |
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Removal of an old deck |
$1,000 – 3,000 |
Trex Decking materials cost between $8 to $20 per square foot on average
Size Options
Dining Area Size – If your plans are more centered around eating on your deck, build your deck an average size of 12’ x 14’ to comfortably seat 6–8 people around a 48” round table and still have room around the table for foot traffic.
Living Room Size – To replicate an average living room, build a deck of 16’ x 18’ or 12’ x 24’. With a deck of this size, you can furnish it with ample lounge chairs, a coffee table, and an outdoor sofa. Also, you could add an outdoor gas fireplace for the colder months. Alternatively, you could mix it up and have a love seat and table and chairs for four people.
Location Options
Location relative to your house – The vast majority of decks will be constructed entirely against the house or via a connected patio.
Intended deck use – Access to the deck from the back door is convenient and gives easy access to your indoor kitchen, but an additional extension to the deck could wrap around the side of the house–granting access via a door to the master bedroom and adding a separate quiet spot to relax in during the evening.
Seclusion – While the back of the house is the most private location on your property to build a deck, some homes are built on alternating elevations that can put neighbors’ houses somewhat higher than yours. It should be possible to increase the degree of private space with the installation of a lattice trellis on one or more sides of your deck, adding an extra layer of privacy.
Surrounding scenery – Consider adding an extension or elevated area if it will give you a chance to enjoy the view of nearby hills or woods.
Direct sun exposure – If you live in a region that typically allows for more cold days than hot, then the ideal location for the deck is a spot where the sunlight falls for the majority of the day. Alternatively, if you live in a hotter region like Arizona or Texas, the typical preference would be a location with as much shade as possible during the day.
Existing trees – Sometimes there could be one or more trees in the desired deck installation site. You may have to cut them down if that is permitted by local governing authorities. Depending on the maturity of the tree(s), though, it may be possible to incorporate the tree into the deck, resulting in a more organic relaxation zone.
Wind – The most ideal location for your deck is one that has the least amount of wind regularly.
Landscaping – If you were also planning to landscape the yard, schedule it at the same time as the deck design to make both the deck and the yard a fluid thing of beauty.
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