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Deck building cost in British Columbia
Most homeowners pay $21,000 – $35,000 (mid-range, typical $26,900, before GST/HST), in line with the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in British Columbia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $17,000 $13,200 – $22,100 | $8,845 | $8,124 |
| Mid-range | $26,900 $21,000 – $35,000 | $12,939 | $13,977 |
| Premium | $36,700 $28,600 – $47,700 | $16,734 | $19,937 |
Why prices in British Columbia are different
Labour makes up about 48% of a mid-range deck building job, around 153 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about the same as the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
British Columbia ranks 3 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nechako | $17,400 | $27,500 | $37,500 |
| North Coast | $17,400 | $27,500 | $37,500 |
| Cariboo | $17,300 | $27,400 | $37,300 |
| Kootenay | $17,000 | $26,900 | $36,700 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast | $17,000 | $26,900 | $36,700 |
| Lower Mainland | $16,800 | $26,700 | $36,400 |
| Thompson--Okanagan | $16,700 | $26,500 | $36,100 |
| Northeast | $16,400 | $26,100 | $35,600 |
Next to it in the price ranking
| Deck building cost in Quebec | $28,900 |
| Deck building cost in Alberta | $27,700 |
| Deck building cost in Ontario | $26,900 |
| Deck building cost in Saskatchewan | $26,100 |
| Deck building cost in Manitoba | $24,900 |
| National average | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in British Columbia?
A mid-range job typically costs $26,900 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $21,000 and $35,000. A basic job is about $17,000 and a premium one about $36,700.
Is deck building more expensive in British Columbia than the national average?
British Columbia: in line with the national average. Labour makes up about 48% of a mid-range deck building job, around 153 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in British Columbia cost about the same as the national average (official wage data: Job Bank wages (Employment and Social Development Canada)), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out in line with the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in British Columbia?
About 48% at the mid-range level, around 153 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in British Columbia is it most expensive?
Nechako is the most expensive area at about $27,500 for a mid-range job, and Northeast the least expensive at about $26,100.