How Much Does a Deck Cost to Build: Some Factors to Consider

No two decks are alike, trust us we’ve built hundreds and the great thing about constructing a new deck is that they are different, based upon the homeowner’s wants and needs, materials and styles they like, and of course budget. The cost of building a deck can certainly vary widely. Depending on where it attaches to your house, to the materials out of which it is built, to the type of footings and foundational support it may require, there are numerous factors that affect the price of your new deck. Whenever we build a deck, we always offer the homeowners as transparent and thorough an estimate as possible prior to starting.
So if you’re looking to build a deck, we’d be more than happy to do the same for you. In the meantime, too help you better understand some of the costs associated, here are some elements of deck building you may want to consider…

Is there an Existing Deck in Place?

If you currently have a deck and are looking to build a new deck because you want a change or you want an upgrade, then a tear down will be part of the deck building process. This of course will factor into the overall cost. If you’re starting from scratch, meaning nothing currently exists, this will save you some on the cost of a new deck build.

What Type of Deck Do You Want?

Here is where myriad factors come into play. Materials for building the actually deck can range from standard pressure treated lumber, to the more expensive composite products, to even tropical hardwoods. And then of course there are the rails to consider. Now with iron and aluminum products hot, many homeowners are opting to get a little decorative with the rail choices. This is great—keep in mind though this does affect cost.
Additionally, some people are looking for a multi-tiered or two story deck. Again, we’ve done a number of these types of decks and they come out amazing—but they are more costly than if just sticking with a single tiered ground level deck.

Whatever you deck style, whatever type of deck you want us to build, we’d certainly be happy to quote you an accurate and all-inclusive price, reviewing with you all factors that come into play. Call today and let’s get started!