Exterior
Decks and Porches: costs by job
Install, replace, repair and maintain costs for every decks and porches job we track, with the trade required and how DIY-friendly each one is.
Verified August 2026
Cost comparison
Typical national figures for a standard single-family home.
| Deck InstallationTypical $9,500 · Deck builder · DIY 2/5 | $4,500 – $22,000 |
|---|---|
| Deck ReplacementTypical $9,500 · Deck builder · DIY 2/5 | $4,500 – $22,000 |
| Deck RepairTypical $2,090 · Deck builder · DIY 2/5 | $990 – $4,840 |
| Deck MaintenanceTypical $1,140 · Deck builder · DIY 2/5 | $540 – $2,640 |
| Screened Porch InstallationTypical $18,000 · General contractor · DIY 1/5 | $8,000 – $38,000 |
| Pergola InstallationTypical $6,000 · Carpenter · DIY 2/5 | $2,500 – $14,000 |
| Balcony ReplacementTypical $8,500 · General contractor · DIY 1/5 | $3,500 – $22,000 |
| Balcony RepairTypical $1,870 · General contractor · DIY 1/5 | $770 – $4,840 |
Deck
Deck InstallationTypical $9,500 · Tier 1Deck ReplacementTypical $9,500 · Tier 1Deck RepairTypical $2,090 · Tier 1Deck MaintenanceTypical $1,140 · Tier 2
Variants: Pressure treated · Composite · Cedar · Ipe · Elevated