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Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 822,000 people

Deck building cost in Dayton, OH

Most homeowners pay $9,900 – $16,500 (mid-range, typical $12,700, before sales tax), 2% below the national average and 2% below the Ohio average.

Most homeowners pay

$9,900 – $16,500Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH · 269 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $12,700
Labour $6,618Materials $6,101Work hours: 76.4

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Price levels in Dayton, OH

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$11,300
$8,800 – $14,600
$5,759$5,507
Mid-range$12,700
$9,900 – $16,500
$6,618$6,101
Premium$21,700
$16,900 – $28,200
$9,748$11,941

Why prices in Dayton, OH are different

Labor is about 52% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Dayton, OH area cost about 4% less 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 2% below the national figure and 2% below the Ohio average.

Dayton, OH ranks 57 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 Dayton, OH?

A mid-range job typically costs $12,700 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $9,900 – $16,500. Basic is about $11,300 and premium about $21,700.

Is deck building more expensive in Dayton, OH than elsewhere in Ohio?

Dayton, OH: 2% below the Ohio average of $13,000. Labor is about 52% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Dayton, OH area cost about 4% less 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 2% below the national figure and 2% below the Ohio average.

How does Dayton, OH compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Dayton, OH ranks 57 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $13,000.

How much of the price is labor in Dayton, OH?

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 cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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