Wood Decking Cost
Wood Decking costs most homeowners between$12 and $15 per square foot, per homewyse.com. Your price depends mostly on job size, location, and local labor rates.
π Read the full wood decking cost guide βNational β per square foot
$12 β $15
Typical average: $13
Cost per square foot. Reference range reorganized from homewyse.com; not a quote.
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Estimated cost
$2,302 β $2,958
Illustrative estimate. Get local written quotes before hiring.
Cost breakdown
Where your money goes on a typical job.
| Cost component | Typical range | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Deck Cost | $0.21β$0.29 | 2% |
| Wood Decking Installation Labor, Basic | $2.51β$2.97 | 20% |
| Wood Decking Installation Job Supplies | $0.08β$0.09 | 1% |
| Wood Decking Installation Equipment Allowance | $5.09β$7.43 | 50% |
| Option: Remove Decking | $0.13β$0.16 | 1% |
| Wood Deck Debris Disposal | $3.49β$3.86 | 26% |
Wood Decking cost by city
Local labor and disposal rates move the price up or down. Tap a city for local detail.
| City | Typical range | vs. national | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $13β$17 | +15% | |
| San Jose, CA | $13β$17 | +12% | |
| San Francisco, CA | $13β$17 | +12% | |
| Seattle, WA | $13β$16 | +10% | |
| Chicago, IL | $13β$16 | +8% | |
| Boston, MA | $13β$16 | +8% | |
| Los Angeles, CA | $12β$16 | +7% | |
| Philadelphia, PA | $12β$16 | +5% | |
| San Diego, CA | $12β$16 | +5% | |
| Minneapolis, MN | $12β$16 | +5% | |
| Columbus, OH | $11β$15 | -1% | |
| Phoenix, AZ | $11β$15 | -2% | |
| Denver, CO | $11β$15 | -2% | |
| Atlanta, GA | $11β$14 | -3% | |
| Houston, TX | $11β$14 | -4% | |
| Dallas, TX | $11β$14 | -4% | |
| Jacksonville, FL | $11β$14 | -4% | |
| Miami, FL | $11β$14 | -4% | |
| San Antonio, TX | $11β$14 | -5% | |
| Austin, TX | $11β$14 | -5% |
Frequently asked questions
οΌ οΌ How much does wood decking cost?
Nationally, wood decking typically costs $12β$15 per square foot, per homewyse.com data.
οΌ οΌ What's included in wood decking cost?
A typical job breaks down into wood deck cost, wood decking installation labor, basic, wood decking installation job supplies, wood decking installation equipment allowance, option: remove decking, wood deck debris disposal. The exact mix and totals vary by market.
οΌ οΌ Does wood decking cost vary by city?
Yes. It runs highest in New York, NY ($13β$17) and lowest in Austin, TX ($11β$14), driven by local labor and disposal rates.