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Deck building cost in Kentucky
Most homeowners pay $9,400 – $15,700 (mid-range, typical $12,100, before sales tax), 7% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Kentucky
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $10,700 $8,350 – $13,900 | $5,203 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $12,100 $9,400 – $15,700 | $5,978 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $20,700 $16,200 – $27,000 | $8,806 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Kentucky are different
Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 13% 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 7% below the national figure.
Kentucky ranks 35 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $11,100 | $12,500 | $21,400 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $10,700 | $12,100 | $20,700 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $10,600 | $12,000 | $20,600 |
| Owensboro, KY | $10,700 | $12,000 | $20,700 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $10,600 | $12,000 | $20,600 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $10,400 | $11,700 | $20,100 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $10,300 | $11,600 | $20,000 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $10,200 | $11,500 | $19,900 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $10,200 | $11,500 | $19,900 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $10,100 | $11,400 | $19,800 |
Next to it in the price ranking
| Deck building cost in Kansas | $12,600 |
| Deck building cost in Wyoming | $12,600 |
| Deck building cost in Virginia | $12,400 |
| Deck building cost in Idaho | $12,000 |
| Deck building cost in Utah | $12,000 |
| Deck building cost in South Carolina | $11,900 |
| National average | $13,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Kentucky?
A mid-range job typically costs $12,100 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $9,400 and $15,700. A basic job is about $10,700 and a premium one about $20,700.
Is deck building more expensive in Kentucky than the national average?
Kentucky: 7% below the national average. Labour makes up about 49% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Kentucky cost about 13% 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 7% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Kentucky?
About 49% 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 Kentucky is it most expensive?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is the most expensive area at about $12,500 for a mid-range job, and East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $11,400.