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Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · 6.4 million people
Deck building cost in Washington, DC
Most homeowners pay $10,100 – $16,900 (mid-range, typical $13,000, before sales tax), in line with the national average and 1% below the District of Columbia average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Washington, DC
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $11,500 $9,000 – $15,000 | $6,004 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $13,000 $10,100 – $16,900 | $6,898 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $22,100 $17,200 – $28,700 | $10,162 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Washington, DC are different
Labor is about 53% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Washington, DC area cost about 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 in line with the national figure and 1% below the District of Columbia average.
Washington, DC ranks 42 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 Washington, DC?
A mid-range job typically costs $13,000 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $10,100 – $16,900. Basic is about $11,500 and premium about $22,100.
Is deck building more expensive in Washington, DC than elsewhere in District of Columbia?
Washington, DC: 1% below the District of Columbia average of $13,100. Labor is about 53% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Washington, DC area cost about 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 in line with the national figure and 1% below the District of Columbia average.
How does Washington, DC compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Washington, DC ranks 42 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $13,000.
How much of the price is labor in Washington, DC?
About 53% 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.