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Portland-South Portland, ME · 572,000 people
Deck building cost in Portland, ME
Most homeowners pay $10,400 – $17,400 (mid-range, typical $13,400, before sales tax), 3% above the national average and 2% above the Maine average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Portland, ME
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $11,900 $9,250 – $15,400 | $6,349 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $13,400 $10,400 – $17,400 | $7,295 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $22,700 $17,700 – $29,500 | $10,746 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Portland, ME are different
Labor is about 54% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Portland, ME area cost about 6% more than 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 3% above the national figure and 2% above the Maine average.
Portland, ME ranks 27 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 Portland, ME?
A mid-range job typically costs $13,400 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $10,400 – $17,400. Basic is about $11,900 and premium about $22,700.
Is deck building more expensive in Portland, ME than elsewhere in Maine?
Portland, ME: 2% above the Maine average of $13,200. Labor is about 54% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Portland, ME area cost about 6% more than 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 3% above the national figure and 2% above the Maine average.
How does Portland, ME compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Portland, ME ranks 27 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $13,000.
How much of the price is labor in Portland, ME?
About 54% 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.