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Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA · 4.7 million people

Deck building cost in Riverside, CA

Most homeowners pay $11,000 – $18,400 (mid-range, typical $14,100, before sales tax), 8% above the national average and 4% below the California average.

Most homeowners pay

$11,000 – $18,400Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA · 269 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $14,100
Labour $8,043Materials $6,101Work hours: 76.4

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Price levels in Riverside, CA

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$12,500
$9,750 – $16,300
$7,000$5,507
Mid-range$14,100
$11,000 – $18,400
$8,043$6,101
Premium$23,800
$18,600 – $30,900
$11,848$11,941

Why prices in Riverside, CA are different

Labor is about 57% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Riverside, CA area cost about 17% more 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 8% above the national figure and 4% below the California average.

Riverside, CA ranks 17 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does deck building cost in Riverside, CA?

A mid-range job typically costs $14,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $11,000 – $18,400. Basic is about $12,500 and premium about $23,800.

Is deck building more expensive in Riverside, CA than elsewhere in California?

Riverside, CA: 4% below the California average of $14,700. Labor is about 57% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Riverside, CA area cost about 17% more 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 8% above the national figure and 4% below the California average.

How does Riverside, CA compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Riverside, CA ranks 17 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $13,000.

How much of the price is labor in Riverside, CA?

About 57% 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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