Decks are a great investment not only financially but they can be one of the most functional and used spaces in our homes. How much does a deck really cost?
With the state of our world, material prices are fluctuating constantly. We'll go over some general costs you can expect when building a deck for your home.
We should note, this is a general guideline as each project has its own unique circumstances. The following prices are averaged based on past decks and prices will vary. We try to update these prices each year but they do fluctuate throughout the year based on material and market pricing. - Updated 2023
The average deck in Winnipeg costs are as follows: Treated wood decks - $36 - $50 per ft² Cedar decks - $40 - $57 per ft² Composite decks - $66 - $77 per ft² PVC decks - $69 - $87 per ft². This includes the deck under 2ft tall with a 3' wide set of stairs. If the deck is over 2ft tall it will require a permit costing on average $499 - $599. If it's over 2ft it will also require a railing at an additional cost. If you'd like to add deck skirting this will also be extra.
These general prices include the deck with a 3ft wide set of stairs, helical screw pile foundation, geotextile and limestone underlayment and applicable warranties.
We'll go over more pricing throughout the rest of this article.
How Much Does a Deck Cost in Winnipeg, The Breakdown
We won't be going over all deck prices in this article as there are too may to list, instead we're going to try give you a general idea of what you can expect.
To reduce your costs, we've come up with some great packages that we've pre-designed and have everything planned from material orders to permit designs. Creating these pre designed decks allows us to install them at a better price point. The great thing about these decks is that we can customize them to suit your property by tweaking aspects of the deck.
Our project managers are set up to be able to provide you basic quick pricing for these decks. We also offer completely custom decks if you're looking for something unique that suits your specific circumstances. Our project managers can walk you through the process and help you with any questions you may have.
Our pre designed decks come in a variety of different styles. From basic square or rectangle decks, to multi-tier decks with pergolas and privacy screens. Each deck can be altered to suit your home size and shape.
A square deck in our "Simplicity Line" for example is offered in 10'x10', 12'x12', 14'x14', 16'x16' and 20'x20' sizes.
A 10'x10' treated wood deck is priced at $5,428 while a 20'x20' deck is priced at $14,212. The PVC option is priced at $10,755 for a 10'x10' and $26,617 for a 20'x20' PVC deck. This deck also comes in cedar and composite.
How Much Does a Deck Design Cost?
A basic deck design comes with each of our decks, this design will help you visualize the look of your deck before it's built so you can see what the finished result will be. This design also shows our crews the technical specifications so they can built it to code and built it properly, as designed.