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How much does it cost to build a deck? Well, the average is around $33 per square foot, but are you building the average deck...
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I've often wondered what an average deck looks like, to me it's pretty hard to pin down, after all every project is so different. But at the end of the day, the how much does it cost to build a deck question depends on 3 basic elements:

1. The wood planks for the flooring.
2. The supporting framework (foundation) for the deck to sit on.
3. And the railings.
how much does it cost to build a deck
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The deck building materials you will use range from: various wood options, composite material options, metal framing and rail options and concrete. So the answer to your question, how much does a deck cost to build...will depend on your choice of these options. And keep in mind the cost ramifications when picking your options, these can vary to a large extent, keeping costs low, or driving costs of building a deck up.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of, how much does it cost to build a deck, it's still ball park but it will help give you an idea of what your getting into. Your contractor will nail down the exact costs when he understands the size and scope of your deck building project.

1. What does it cost to build a deck: Deck materials - Choice of deck materials range from exotics like teak ($22-24 sq. foot) - To Redwood and cedar ($18-22 a sq. foot) -  To pine ($10-16 a sq. foot) -  All the composites run around $20 sq. foot.

2. What does it cost to build a deck: Excavation - preparation costs will vary depending on the landscape and the amount of work necessary, but all projects will require leveling for the concrete footings.

3. What does it cost to build a deck: Concrete - the posts used as the framing for the structure will be set into concrete footings. Concrete is priced at an average of $75 per cubic yard, you'd need around one or two yards.
how much does it cost to build a deck
This is a deck upon a deck 30 feet above the street.
4. What does it cost: Railings - The railings could be pressure-treated wood posts, more exotic wood or metal. Prices per linear foot will range depending on what you decide.
    
5. What does it cost: Furnishings - the cost of the deck may also include built-in benches, stairs and planters made from the same materials as the decking itself and will be priced accordingly.

6. What does it cost: Stain or seal - even if the decking is pressure treated it may be a good idea to seal or stain it against the weather, it will only help it last longer.

7. What does it cost: Electrical service - Most decks should have at least one electrical outlet made for outdoor use ($100-200 per outlet).         

8. What does it cost: Shade awning - This can be a simple fabric awning ($200-300) to a beautiful wood structure ($18-24 per sq. foot).

Here's something else to keep in mind when your figuring out, how much does a deck cost to build.  Turns out nice looking decks add a lot of value to the resale of your home.  In fact a homeowner can expect to recoup about 80% of the total costs of building a deck at the time of sale. So the, how much does a deck cost to build factor, in the long run goes down substantially. The way this Los Angeles general contractor see's it, if you're going to build a deck, it makes sense to make sure it's a good one.
how much does it cost to build a deck
A private brick patio oasis is built into the hillside.