What is the price range for building a deck?

The price range for decks is $1,000 for a simple deck to $8,300 or more for an average deck, as of October 2015. The costs vary based on the types of materials used, labor and material costs, and the size of the deck.

These prices are for the deck only and does not include any associated patio or various deck features. Adding features like a fire pit, seating or landscaping adds to the cost. Seating on a deck or patio generally adds $500 to $1,500 to the final costs, while a fire pit is $500 to $5,000. Landscaping around the deck is $4 to $19 per square foot on average.