In Florida, most deck build projects cost between $3,000 and $15,000 per job, with a typical price near $8,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical deck build cost
$3,000 – $15,000
per job · typical $8,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Deck build cost breakdown
- Pressure-treated wood$2,500 – $7,000typical $5,000
- Composite decking$6,000 – $15,000typical $10,000
- PVC decking$8,000 – $20,000typical $14,000
At a glance
- Typical range$3,000 – $15,000
- Unitper job
- Cities covered121
What Decks and Patios costs
Cost includes materials (pressure-treated wood, composite, or PVC) and labor for a 12x16 deck. Composite costs more but requires less maintenance. Includes footings and railing.
By city in Florida
- Alafaya
- Altamonte Springs
- Apopka
- Aventura
- Boca Raton
- Bonita Springs
- Boynton Beach
- Bradenton
- Buenaventura Lakes
- Cape Coral
- Clearwater
- Clermont
- Coconut Creek
- Coral Gables
- Coral Springs
- Country Club
- Cutler Bay
- Davie
- Daytona Beach
- DeLand
- Deerfield Beach
- Delray Beach
- Deltona
- Doral
- Dunedin
- Egypt Lake-Leto
- Estero
- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Myers
- Fort Pierce
- Fountainebleau
- Gainesville
- Greenacres
- Hallandale Beach
- Hialeah
- Hollywood
- Homestead
- Homosassa Springs
- Horizon West
- Jacksonville
- Jupiter
- Kendale Lakes
- Kendall
- Kendall West
- Kissimmee
- Lakeland
- Land O' Lakes
- Largo
- Lauderdale Lakes
- Lauderhill
- Leesburg
- Lehigh Acres
- Margate
- Meadow Woods
- Melbourne
- Miami
- Miami Beach
- Miami Gardens
- Miramar
- Navarre
- North Fort Myers
- North Lauderdale
- North Miami
- North Miami Beach
- North Port
- Oakland Park
- Ocala
- Ocoee
- Orlando
- Ormond Beach
- Oviedo
- Palm Bay
- Palm Beach Gardens
- Palm Coast
- Palm Harbor
- Panama City
- Pembroke Pines
- Pensacola
- Pine Hills
- Pinellas Park
- Plant City
- Plantation
- Poinciana
- Pompano Beach
- Port Charlotte
- Port Orange
- Port St. Lucie
- Princeton
- Richmond West
- Riverview
- Riviera Beach
- Royal Palm Beach
- Sanford
- Sarasota
- Sebring
- South Miami Heights
- Spring Hill
- St. Augustine
- St. Petersburg
- Sunrise
- Tallahassee
- Tamarac
- Tamiami
- Tampa
- The Acreage
- The Hammocks
- The Villages
- Titusville
- Town 'n' Country
- University
- Valrico
- Vero Beach South
- Wellington
- Wesley Chapel
- West Palm Beach
- Westchester
- Weston
- Winter Garden
- Winter Haven
- Winter Springs
- Zephyrhills
Frequently asked questions
How much per square foot?
Wood: $15–$30. Composite: $30–$50. PVC: $40–$60. Includes labor.
What adds to the cost?
Multiple levels, built-in seating, stairs, and lighting. Permits and foundation work also add.
Can I build a deck myself?
Yes, if you have carpentry skills. A DIY wood deck can cost half of a pro build.