Welcome to the Deck Cost Guide, your source for deck ideas and cost guides that will help you select the right deck material , deck brand and deck railing to complete a deck you really enjoy in your home.
Our deck guides are designed for both DIY homeowners and for those who plan to hire a deck builder for the add a deck to your home.
Our Latest Deck Cost Guides
Each of our deck guide contains a wealth of information about the deck material, deck brand and deck style. Our readers use our guides to compare deck materials & brands head to head in all the important areas such as the below.
What Is the Best Decking Brand or Deck Material for my Deck?
Each deck guide explains the basics of the decking material including what it is made from, where it is grown or how it is produced and how it is processed into a deck material or brand. We now also include different types of decks like pool decks and multi-level decks.
We’ve created comprehensive deck buying guides for these materials and more:
Our Best Decking Cost Guides
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What Is the Best Deck Railing for my new Deck?
Our Deck Railing guides will give you the best railing costs for the most common Decking Railing Types by material (e.g. Cable Railing, Aluminum Deck Railing, Composite Deck Railing), this will also include the best Deck Railing Brands for your new home deck.
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Home Decking Pros and Cons
There is no perfect decking material or deck brand. Read about the deck advantages and deck disadvantages for each of deck materials, brand or type you’re considering.
Our deck pros and cons are very thorough, so you won’t experience any surprises once you’ve chosen your deck material or brand used to build your deck.
Decking Costs and Complete Deck Prices
How much does it cost to build a deck? We start with the cost of the decking material or brand itself. Then, the deck frame, posts, rails, stairs and accessories are factored in. The results are average deck cost ranges for both the material and the labor per square foot of deck.
In this section, factors that affect the price of your deck within the spectrum are considered. These include the complexity of the deck design from a simple rectangle to a multi-tiered masterpiece, the quality of the material used and who builds the deck – you, a handyman or a professional deck builder.
Your Decking Maintenance and Decking Care or Deck Repair
Wood decking requires a lot more TLC than composite, vinyl or aluminium deck materials. Our guides let you know what is required to keep each type of decking material looking great and performing as it should.
Best Decking Brands
Do you want to know who makes the best PVC or composite decking? Is it important to you to get tropical hardwood only from a source using sustainable, ecofriendly growing and harvesting methods? This is the kind of information you’ll get as you explore the major manufacturers of each decking material.
Decking Material & Deck Brands FAQ
Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about use, deck installation, durability and care for PT lumber, redwood, composite, aluminium, PVC decking and all other deck materials / deck brands (e.g. Azek Decking, Trex Decking) and types (e.g Pool Decks ) covered in all our deck guides.
Deck Builders Near Me To Complete my Deck Installation or Repair
When you’re ready to get competitive estimates from qualified, screened installers in your area, we can help. The service we offer greatly reduces the hassle of contacting and sorting through local contractors and looking for the deck builders near me.
When you fill out one fast, convenient form with a few details about your project, you receive written deck estimates from three deck builders in your area who know that they are competing for the work.
Research, Compare Costs and Enjoy Home Decking Designs
Our deck material guides are a great way to learn about and compare the materials you’re considering or even compare the deck brands (e.g Timbertech, Azek, Fiberon) available. As an educated consumer, you’ll choose decking that will deliver the beauty, performance and durability you expect.