2026 Deck Cost Calculator
How much will your new deck cost?
An honest estimate in under two minutes — priced against 2026 lumber, composite, and labor rates in your state and metro.
Your Build
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Decking Material
Pressure-Treated Pine
Cheapest, workhorse lumber
15–20 yrs · Stain every 2–3 yrs
Cedar / Redwood
Natural rot resistance, warm look
20–25 yrs · Seal every 2–3 yrs
Composite (Trex, TimberTech)
Low maintenance, fade-resistant
25–30 yrs · Rinse yearly
PVC / Cellular
Waterproof, premium durability
30+ yrs · Rinse yearly
Ipe / Cumaru Hardwood
Tropical dense wood, elite look
40+ yrs · Oil annually (optional)
Deck Shape
Rectangle
Simplest build
L-Shape
Wraps around corner
Wraparound
Two+ sides of the house
Multi-Level
Two elevations, extra framing
Size
Length20 ft
Width14 ft
280 sqft · 68 linear ft perimeter
Height Off Ground
Ground-level (0–2 ft)
No railing required
Low (2–4 ft)
1 short stair run, railing required
Mid (4–6 ft)
Full stair run, full railing
Raised (6–10 ft)
Long stair run, deeper footings
Railing Style
Wood Balusters
PT or cedar balusters
$45/linear ft
Composite Balusters
Matches composite decking
$65/linear ft
Aluminum Balusters
Low-maintenance, powder-coated
$80/linear ft
Stainless Cable
Open views, modern look
$130/linear ft
Glass Panel
Premium, maximum view
$230/linear ft
Features & Add-ons
🧹
Remove Existing Deck
+$1,400
💡
Deck Lighting
+$1,400
🪑
Built-in Benches
+$1,600
🌿
Built-in Planters
+$900
🏛️
Pergola (10×12)
+$6,500
🌳
Privacy Screen Wall
+$2,200
♨️
Hot Tub Cutout + Reinforce
+$2,800
🍳
Outdoor Kitchen Bump-Out
+$9,500
🔥
Gas Fire Table Rough-in
+$1,500
🪟
Screened Enclosure
+$14,000
Location
Your Estimate
$21,616
Range: $18,806 – $25,506
≈ $77 per sqft installed · Composite (Trex, TimberTech) · 280 sqft
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Cost Breakdown
Decking (Composite (Trex, TimberTech), +8% waste)
$4,778
Framing (joists, posts, beams)
$3,087
Footings (5 piers)
$900
Ledger & flashing (20 lf)
$520
Stairs (1 run, 6 steps)
$1,220
Railing (Composite Balusters, 59 lf)
$3,835
Labor (Texas)
$5,334
Permits & fees
$340
Contingency (8%)
$1,601
Total Installed$21,616
💰 Monthly Payment Estimate
Most homeowners finance decks. Here's what $21,616 looks like monthly.
Home Equity Loan
Unsecured Home Improvement
HELOC (variable)
$257/mo
7.5% APR · 10 years · $30,790 total · $9,174 interest
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