Free deck quote calculator for contractors
Price a deck job in seconds: enter the deck area, your material and labor cost per square foot and your markup. Free, nothing to sign up for.
Use feet or meters (sq ft or m²), the same in every box.
Quote total, before tax
Your own rates, your own currency.
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- Materials with waste, and crew time from your own pace
- Current prices from building-supply stores near the job
- A clean PDF with your logo that the customer signs on their phone
- Then the invoice, reminders and your crew's hours, in one app
What drives the price of a deck job
- Decking material. Pressure-treated wood, cedar and composite boards are very different in price.
- Height off the ground. Higher decks need taller posts, more bracing and stairs.
- Footings. Digging or screwing piles, plus soil conditions and frost depth where you work.
- Railings and stairs. Often priced per linear foot or per step on top of the deck area.
- Shape. Angles, picture framing and multi-level designs mean more cuts and waste.
- Permits and drawings. Many areas need a permit for attached or raised decks.
A worked example
Example only, with made-up numbers, not a price guide. A 300 sq ft deck at 12.00 material and 10.00 labor per sq ft: 300 × 22.00 = 6,600. Add 40 linear ft of railing at 60.00 a foot (2,400) and one set of stairs at 800, for 9,800. With 20% markup the quote is 11,760 before sales tax. Real costs depend on your area, so check local lumber and labor rates.
What to put in your deck quote
- Deck size, height and a simple sketch
- Footing type and count, framing lumber size and joist spacing
- Decking brand, color and fastener type (hidden or face screws)
- Railing length and style, and the number of stairs
- Permit fees, and who books the inspections
- Removal of any old deck and site clean-up
Prices vary by region and change over time: use your own supplier prices and labor rates. Updated October 30, 2026.
Deck quoting questions
Is a composite deck priced differently from wood?
Yes. Composite boards cost more per square foot and often need hidden fasteners and tighter joist spacing, but labor per board can be similar. Run the calculator twice with each material cost to show the customer both options.
Should railings be included in the deck area price?
It is clearer to price railings by the linear foot and stairs per step or per set. Deck size and railing length do not grow together, so a single per-square-foot price can be badly off.
How do I price a deck job?
Multiply the deck area by your material and labor cost per square foot, then add your markup to cover overhead and profit. Add tax on top when you send the quote.
What markup should I use?
Use the markup that covers your overhead (vehicle, insurance, tools, office) and leaves the profit you want. Many contractors land between 15% and 35%, but your own costs decide it.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. The maths runs in your browser. Nothing you type leaves your phone or computer.