Deck cost · DFW
What a deck costs in DFW
Typical per-square-foot ranges by decking material, from decks we price and build east of Dallas. The low end is a deck of 200 sq ft or more. Smaller decks land at the high end. Railing is priced by the foot on top.
Typical cost by decking and railing
| Build | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated pine | $25 to $33 per sq ft | The lowest cost deck. Needs stain every few years. |
| Cedar | $33 to $41 per sq ft | Looks better than pine. Still needs stain. |
| Trex Enhance composite | $36 to $44 per sq ft | Entry composite. No stain. |
| Trex Select or TimberTech Prime | $44 to $52 per sq ft | Mid-grade composite. |
| Trex Transcend or TimberTech Pro | $50 to $58 per sq ft | Higher-end composite. |
| Railing, pressure-treated | About $55 per foot | Wood rail and balusters. |
| Railing, aluminum balusters | About $78 per foot | Black aluminum balusters under a wood cap. |
| Railing, Trex | About $100 per foot | Full composite rail system. |
These are typical ranges only. Every job is priced in writing after a site walk. Size, access, materials, and HOA or city rules change the number.
Common sizes
300 sq ft pressure-treated deck, no railing
$7,500 to $9,300
144 sq ft Trex Enhance deck with Trex railing
$9,550 to $10,400
400 sq ft Trex Enhance deck with Trex railing
$20,000 to $22,400
Low end at ground level. High end when the deck sits more than 30 inches up or needs a permit. Railing worked on three sides with a 4 ft opening.
What the range includes
- Footings and 6x6 posts on steel standoff bases
- Pressure-treated framing with joist tape
- Decking with a picture-frame border
- Composite fascia around the edge
What moves the number
- Size: under 200 sq ft costs more per foot
- Height: more than 30 inches up, or a permit
- Decking material
- Railing type and how many feet of it
- Stairs and box steps
- Tearing out an old deck first
- Access to the back yard
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Common questions
Why does a small deck cost more per square foot?
Footings, posts and getting a crew to the house cost about the same on a small deck as a big one. Spread over fewer square feet, each foot costs more.
Wood or composite?
Wood costs less up front and needs stain every few years. Composite costs more, never needs stain, and gets hot in full sun. On a west-facing deck, pick a lighter color.
Can I finance a deck?
Yes. Projects over $1,000 can be financed through Acorn Finance. Checking your options does not affect your credit score.
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