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Deck building cost in Nova Scotia
Most homeowners pay $18,800 – $31,300 (mid-range, typical $24,100, before GST/HST), 11% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Nova Scotia
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $15,000 $11,700 – $19,500 | $6,910 | $8,124 |
| Mid-range | $24,100 $18,800 – $31,300 | $10,108 | $13,977 |
| Premium | $33,000 $25,700 – $42,900 | $13,073 | $19,937 |
Why prices in Nova Scotia are different
Labour makes up about 42% of a mid-range deck building job, around 153 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Nova Scotia cost about 22% less than 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 11% below the national figure.
Nova Scotia ranks 8 of 9 provinces for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annapolis Valley | $15,000 | $24,100 | $33,000 |
| Halifax | $15,000 | $24,100 | $33,000 |
| North Shore | $15,000 | $24,100 | $33,000 |
| Cape Breton | $14,800 | $23,700 | $32,500 |
| Southern | $14,600 | $23,400 | $32,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Nova Scotia?
A mid-range job typically costs $24,100 before GST/HST, with most homeowners paying between $18,800 and $31,300. A basic job is about $15,000 and a premium one about $33,000.
Is deck building more expensive in Nova Scotia than the national average?
Nova Scotia: 11% below the national average. Labour makes up about 42% of a mid-range deck building job, around 153 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Nova Scotia cost about 22% less than 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 11% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Nova Scotia?
About 42% 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 Nova Scotia is it most expensive?
Annapolis Valley is the most expensive area at about $24,100 for a mid-range job, and Southern the least expensive at about $23,400.