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Deck Cost Estimator
Pick a decking material and enter the deck size in square feet. Ranges are typical installed costs for the Triangle; height, railings, and stairs add to it.
At a glance
- Decking material options
- 3
- Typical per sq ft
- $15 to $60
Typical Triangle-area range:
$4,500 – $9,000
Pressure-treated wood · 300 sq ft
Per square foot, installed. Elevated decks, custom railings, built-in seating and lighting raise the cost. Decks over 30 inches usually need a permit.
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Check the permit before the post holes
Decks, fences and pools are the three jobs most likely to need a permit and a setback check in Wake County. Worth knowing before the materials show up.
How this is worked out
No hidden fudge factor. This is the whole calculation.
- Pick a decking material, which sets the low and high end of the typical range.
- Your deck size multiplies that per-sq ft range to give the spread you see.
- Both ends are typical Triangle installed costs gathered from published industry ranges. They are not quotes, and no number here comes from our own bookings.
Typical ranges by decking material
Installed cost per sq ft for the Triangle area. Ranges, not quotes.
| Decking material | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated wood | $15 | $30 |
| Composite | $25 | $45 |
| Exotic hardwood | $30 | $60 |
Common questions
- How much does a deck cost in the Triangle?
- Typical Triangle-area ranges run from Pressure-treated wood at the low end to Exotic hardwood at the high end. Use the estimator to price your specific option, then get real quotes. The exact number depends on your site and details.