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Birmingham, AL · 1.2 million people

Deck building cost in Birmingham, AL

Most homeowners pay $9,200 – $15,400 (mid-range, typical $11,800, before sales tax), 9% below the national average and 2% above the Alabama average.

Most homeowners pay

$9,200 – $15,400Birmingham, AL · 269 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $11,800
Labour $5,718Materials $6,101Work hours: 76.4

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Price levels in Birmingham, AL

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$10,500
$8,200 – $13,600
$4,977$5,507
Mid-range$11,800
$9,200 – $15,400
$5,718$6,101
Premium$20,400
$15,900 – $26,500
$8,423$11,941

Why prices in Birmingham, AL are different

Labor is about 48% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Birmingham, AL area cost about 17% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 9% below the national figure and 2% above the Alabama average.

Birmingham, AL ranks 82 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

Other metro areas in Alabama

Birmingham, AL$11,800
Deck building cost in Huntsville, AL$11,700
Alabama average$11,600

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Frequently asked questions

How much does deck building cost in Birmingham, AL?

A mid-range job typically costs $11,800 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $9,200 – $15,400. Basic is about $10,500 and premium about $20,400.

Is deck building more expensive in Birmingham, AL than elsewhere in Alabama?

Birmingham, AL: 2% above the Alabama average of $11,600. Labor is about 48% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Birmingham, AL area cost about 17% less than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 9% below the national figure and 2% above the Alabama average.

How does Birmingham, AL compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Birmingham, AL ranks 82 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $13,000.

How much of the price is labor in Birmingham, AL?

About 48% at the mid-range level, around 76 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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