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How much does deck construction cost?

National price ranges for deck construction, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Deck Construction cost

$5,500 – $28,000

Most homeowners pay around $11,500 for deck construction, or $30–$75 per sq ft of deck. Permit fees add $120–$480.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$5,500
Typical project$11,500
Premium / complex$28,000
per sq ft of deck$30 – $75
Permit fees$120 – $480
Timeline1-2 weeks of work, 3-6 weeks including permitting

What drives the price

  • Deck square footage and height above grade
  • Material: pressure-treated pine, composite or hardwood
  • Footings and uplift hardware
  • Railings and stairs
  • Attachment to the house versus freestanding

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Deck cost in Naples$6,800 – $34,700 · +24%Deck cost in Miami$6,500 – $33,000 · +18%Deck cost in Fort Lauderdale$6,300 – $31,900 · +14%Deck cost in West Palm Beach$6,200 – $31,400 · +12%Deck cost in Fort Myers$6,000 – $30,500 · +9%Deck cost in Sarasota$5,900 – $30,200 · +8%Deck cost in Cape Coral$5,900 – $30,000 · +7%Deck cost in Venice$5,800 – $29,700 · +6%Deck cost in Bradenton$5,800 – $29,400 · +5%Deck cost in Tampa$5,700 – $29,100 · +4%Deck cost in St. Petersburg$5,700 – $28,800 · +3%Deck cost in Clearwater$5,600 – $28,600 · +2%Deck cost in Orlando$5,600 – $28,600 · +2%Deck cost in Port St. Lucie$5,600 – $28,600 · +2%Deck cost in St. Augustine$5,500 – $28,000 · 0%Deck cost in Port Charlotte$5,500 – $28,000 · 0%Deck cost in Brandon$5,500 – $28,000 · 0%Deck cost in Melbourne$5,400 – $27,700 · -1%Deck cost in Kissimmee$5,400 – $27,400 · -2%Deck cost in Daytona Beach$5,400 – $27,400 · -2%Deck cost in Jacksonville$5,300 – $26,900 · -4%Deck cost in Lakeland$5,200 – $26,600 · -5%Deck cost in Pensacola$5,200 – $26,600 · -5%Deck cost in Gainesville$5,200 – $26,300 · -6%Deck cost in Tallahassee$5,100 – $26,000 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to build a deck?

Most Florida jurisdictions require a permit for any deck attached to the house or elevated above a set height (commonly 12-30 inches). Ground-level floating decks under that threshold are sometimes exempt.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.