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Deck building cost in Louisiana
Most homeowners pay $9,200 – $15,300 (mid-range, typical $11,800, before sales tax), 9% below the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Louisiana
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $10,400 $8,150 – $13,600 | $4,929 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $11,800 $9,200 – $15,300 | $5,664 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $20,300 $15,800 – $26,400 | $8,343 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Louisiana are different
Labour makes up about 48% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Louisiana cost about 18% 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 9% below the national figure.
Louisiana ranks 41 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $11,000 | $12,400 | $21,200 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $10,500 | $11,800 | $20,300 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $10,300 | $11,600 | $20,000 |
| Monroe, LA | $10,300 | $11,600 | $20,000 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $10,300 | $11,600 | $20,000 |
| Lafayette, LA | $10,200 | $11,500 | $19,900 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $10,200 | $11,500 | $19,900 |
| Alexandria, LA | $10,100 | $11,400 | $19,800 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $10,100 | $11,400 | $19,800 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $10,100 | $11,400 | $19,800 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $10,000 | $11,300 | $19,600 |
| Hammond, LA | $10,000 | $11,200 | $19,500 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $9,900 | $11,100 | $19,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Louisiana?
A mid-range job typically costs $11,800 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $9,200 and $15,300. A basic job is about $10,400 and a premium one about $20,300.
Is deck building more expensive in Louisiana than the national average?
Louisiana: 9% below the national average. Labour makes up about 48% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Louisiana cost about 18% 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 9% below the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Louisiana?
About 48% 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 Louisiana is it most expensive?
Baton Rouge, LA is the most expensive area at about $12,400 for a mid-range job, and Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $11,100.