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Deck Cost Calculator

Enter size, material, elevation, railings, and stairs for an immediate planning price. No drawing is required, and you can use the calculator free without signing up.

Use the Calculator Design on the Property Map

Enter known deck dimensions here, or draw the footprint in the property estimator for a more detailed plan.

Deck cost calculator

Your national planning estimate updates immediately as you change the deck footprint, elevation, railing, stairs, connection type, and access assumptions. The local project report applies reviewed local pricing and organizes the submitted scope.

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Choose deck material

No deck type selected. Choose one required option before using this estimate or requesting quotes.

Footprint and main scope

LengthftWidthftCalculated areaElevationft above groundRailing type$86 / sq ftRailing height$86 / sq ft

Stairs

Number of stair flightsStair design$86 / sq ftStair widthft per stairStair angle34 degrees, lower is gentler and longerStair railing$86 / sq ft

Advanced deck options

House connection$86 / sq ftFooting complexity$86 / sq ftAccess$86 / sq ft

Include existing deck removalUse when an old deck needs to be removed before the new deck can be built.$8.35 / sq ft

Enter project details firstAdd the basic scope so there is something useful to include in your local report.

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Deck planning estimate

Enter the deck footprint, elevation, railings, and stairs to see a planning range.

Get your localized planning price

The deck range above uses the national published baseline. Submit the project once to reveal the central planning price, apply reviewed local factors, and organize the scope for follow-up.

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Get Your PriceNeed terrain, parcel, or zoning context? Draw the project footprint in the satellite estimator.

Enter project details to see your quick estimate

Complete the required choices above. The calculator updates immediately; no drawing or signup is required.

Design My Project

Enter the deck footprint

Choose the deck material and enter length, width, elevation, railing type, and railing height.

Add stairs and site assumptions

Include stair flights, width, angle, stair railing, freestanding framing, footings, access, and demolition.

Move to the property map

Open the estimator with the calculator choices carried over, then draw the real deck footprint and place stairs.

What changes the deck estimate?

The calculator starts with your material and footprint, then adds common structural and access assumptions. If you add a location, it can show approved local adjustments before you move into the map estimator.

Material and square footage

Pressure-treated wood, composite, PVC, and premium hardwood use different installed planning ranges.

Elevation and framing

Higher decks can increase framing, railing, stair run, footing, and labor requirements.

Stairs and railings

Stair count, stair width, stair angle, railing type, and railing height can move the estimate quickly.

Local context

Published local factors can adjust the estimate using wage, demand, regional cost, weather, soil, permit, and approved pricing data.

Ready for a stronger deck plan?

Use the calculator to get close, then draw the deck footprint on the property map and request quotes when the plan is ready.

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