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Deck building cost in Iowa
Most homeowners pay $9,850 – $16,400 (mid-range, typical $12,700, before sales tax), 2% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Iowa
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $11,200 $8,750 – $14,600 | $5,700 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $12,700 $9,850 – $16,400 | $6,549 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $21,600 $16,800 – $28,100 | $9,647 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Iowa are different
Labour makes up about 52% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Iowa cost about 5% 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.
Iowa ranks 30 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $11,600 | $13,100 | $22,200 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $11,500 | $13,000 | $22,000 |
| Dubuque, IA | $11,400 | $12,900 | $22,000 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $11,300 | $12,800 | $21,800 |
| Ames, IA | $11,000 | $12,400 | $21,200 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $11,000 | $12,400 | $21,300 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $10,600 | $12,000 | $20,600 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $10,600 | $12,000 | $20,600 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $10,600 | $11,900 | $20,500 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $10,600 | $11,900 | $20,500 |
| Iowa City, IA | $10,400 | $11,700 | $20,200 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $10,200 | $11,500 | $19,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Iowa?
A mid-range job typically costs $12,700 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $9,850 and $16,400. A basic job is about $11,200 and a premium one about $21,600.
Is deck building more expensive in Iowa than the national average?
Iowa: 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 Iowa cost about 5% 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 Iowa?
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 Iowa is it most expensive?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is the most expensive area at about $13,100 for a mid-range job, and Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $11,500.