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Deck building cost in Delaware
Most homeowners pay $10,000 – $16,700 (mid-range, typical $12,800, before sales tax), 2% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Delaware
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $11,400 $8,850 – $14,800 | $5,845 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $12,800 $10,000 – $16,700 | $6,717 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $21,800 $17,000 – $28,400 | $9,894 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Delaware are different
Labour makes up about 52% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Delaware cost about 2% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% below the national figure.
Delaware ranks 26 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | $10,700 | $12,000 | $20,700 |
| Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area | $10,400 | $11,700 | $20,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Delaware?
A mid-range job typically costs $12,800 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $10,000 and $16,700. A basic job is about $11,400 and a premium one about $21,800.
Is deck building more expensive in Delaware than the national average?
Delaware: 2% below the national average. Labour makes up about 52% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Delaware cost about 2% less than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 2% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Delaware?
About 52% 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 regions.
Where in Delaware is it most expensive?
Dover, DE is the most expensive area at about $12,000 for a mid-range job, and Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $11,700.