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Deck Prices in Southern Maryland

These are the prices we charge for new decks in St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert County. Every price includes labor, materials, hardware, permits, footings, tearing out your old deck, haul-away and dump fees. They’re starting prices for a standard deck. Your final price comes at the free estimate, after we see your yard and your house.

Composite deck prices

Composite comes in three grades. Basic uses Fiberon Good Life boards. Mid grade and high end use Trex or TimberTech. Standard white vinyl railings, a single picture frame and breaker boards are included at every grade.

Deck size Basic Mid grade High end
12 x 12 $11,520 $12,240 $12,960
12 x 25 $24,000 $25,500 $27,000
16 x 40 $51,200 $54,400 $57,600

Pressure-treated wood deck prices

Pressure-treated decks come in one grade, with standard wood railings included.

Deck size Price
12 x 12 $10,080
12 x 25 $21,000
16 x 40 $44,800

How long a deck takes to build

Deck size Build time
12 x 12 2 to 3 days
12 x 25 3 to 5 days
16 x 40 6 to 8 days

Steps and landings

Steps are 4 feet wide. Landings are priced for a 4 x 4 landing.

Composite basic Composite mid grade Composite high end Pressure-treated
Each step $350 $450 $550 with lights $330, or $530 with lights
4 x 4 landing $1,500 $1,800 $2,400 $1,320

Railing upgrades

Standard railings are already in the deck price. Upgrades are priced per 6 to 8 foot section, for wood or composite decks.

Railing Price
Standard railing (wood on pressure-treated decks, white vinyl on composite) Included
Railing with black aluminum pickets $50 extra per section
Cable railing $200 to $300 extra per section

Add-ons

Add-on Price
Single picture frame and breaker boards Included
Double picture frame with double breaker board About $1,500 more
RainEscape under-deck drainage (keeps the space under the deck dry) $16 to $20 per square foot
Solar post cap lights $25 each basic, up to $50 mid grade, up to $75 high end
Lattice skirting (closes in the space under the deck) $10 to $12 per square foot
Gate $500 to $550 each
Decks higher than 7 to 8 feet off the ground About 30% more

What every price includes

  • Labor and materials
  • Hardware
  • Permits. We permit every deck.
  • Footings
  • Tearing out your old deck
  • Haul-away and dump fees

How payment works

  • 30% when you sign
  • 60% when the material is on site and work begins
  • 10% after the final inspection

The last payment comes after the final inspection, so you don’t pay in full until the deck passes.

Warranty

Every deck comes with our one-year workmanship warranty.

Deck repairs

Repairs vary too much from deck to deck to list a price. We price them at the free estimate after we see the damage.

Deck price questions

Are permits included in the price?

Yes. We permit every deck, and the permit is in the price.

Do you charge extra to remove my old deck?

No. Tearing out the old deck, haul-away and dump fees are all included.

How much is a 12 x 12 deck?

$10,080 in pressure-treated wood, or $11,520 to $12,960 in composite, depending on the grade. Railings are included.

How long does it take to build a deck?

A 12 x 12 takes 2 to 3 days, a 12 x 25 takes 3 to 5 days, and a 16 x 40 takes 6 to 8 days.

Why do second-story decks cost more?

Decks higher than 7 to 8 feet off the ground run about 30% more.

Veterans and active duty military

Veterans and active duty military get 10% off, up to $1,000. Mention it at your estimate.

Get your free deck estimate

Call 240-794-2274 or book your free estimate online. MHIC #118450. Licensed & Insured. Serving Saint Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert County, Maryland.

See our decks and screened porches page, or our deck pages for St. Mary’s County, Charles County and Calvert County.

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No pressure. No runarounds. Just honest work by a licensed Southern Maryland remodeling team. Veterans & active duty military: 10% off, up to $1,000. Mention it at your estimate.

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