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Deck Cost Calculator

Estimate the total cost of building a deck including materials, railing, stairs, and labor based on size and material type.

Inputs

ft
ft

Results

Total Estimated Cost

$8,820

Deck Area192 sq ft
Material Cost$2,880
Railing Cost$1,120
Labor Estimate$4,320
Stairs Cost$500

Total Estimated Cost

$8,820

How to Use This Calculator
  1. Start by filling in the input fields below. Results update instantly as you type, so you can experiment with different values to see how they affect the outcome.
  2. Deck Length — Length of the deck in feet. Accepts values from 4 ft to 100 ft (default: 16 ft).
  3. Deck Width — Width of the deck in feet. Accepts values from 4 ft to 100 ft (default: 12 ft).
  4. Deck Material — Type of decking material to use. Choose from: Pressure Treated ($15/sqft), Cedar ($25/sqft), Composite ($35/sqft), PVC ($40/sqft). default: 0.
  5. Railing Type — Style and material of railing. Choose from: None, Wood ($20/ft), Composite ($35/ft), Metal ($50/ft). default: 1.
  6. Stair Sets — Number of stair sets (~$500 each). Accepts values from 0 to 5 (default: 1).
  7. Once all inputs are set, review your results in the Results panel. Here's what each output means:
  8. Total Estimated Cost — shown as a dollar amount. This is the primary result of this calculator.
  9. Deck Area — shown as a numeric value.
  10. Material Cost — shown as a dollar amount.
  11. Railing Cost — shown as a dollar amount.
  12. Labor Estimate — shown as a dollar amount.
  13. Stairs Cost — shown as a dollar amount.
  14. View the Cost Breakdown below for a visual breakdown of how the numbers relate to each other.
  15. Explore the related calculators below if you need deeper analysis or want to approach this topic from a different angle.
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