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Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY · 913,000 people
Deck building cost in Albany, NY
Most homeowners pay $10,100 – $16,900 (mid-range, typical $13,000, before sales tax), in line with the national average and 9% below the New York average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Albany, NY
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $11,500 $8,950 – $15,000 | $5,995 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $13,000 $10,100 – $16,900 | $6,889 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $22,100 $17,200 – $28,700 | $10,148 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Albany, NY are different
Labor is about 53% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Albany, NY 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 9% below the New York average.
Albany, NY ranks 45 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.
Other metro areas in New York
| Deck building cost in New York, NY | $14,500 |
| Deck building cost in Buffalo, NY | $13,300 |
| Deck building cost in Kiryas Joel, NY | $13,300 |
| Deck building cost in Syracuse, NY | $13,200 |
| Albany, NY | $13,000 |
| Deck building cost in Rochester, NY | $12,900 |
| New York average | $14,300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Albany, NY?
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 Albany, NY than elsewhere in New York?
Albany, NY: 9% below the New York average of $14,300. Labor is about 53% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Albany, NY 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 9% below the New York average.
How does Albany, NY compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Albany, NY ranks 45 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $13,000.
How much of the price is labor in Albany, NY?
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.