Tier 01
Pressure-treated deck, ground level
$52/SF
$8,500 minimum
PT framing and decking, basic rail if required by code, normal cleanup, and one-year workmanship warranty.
Real Per-SF Pricing · 2026
Deck Cost in DFW (2026)
Real i30 deck pricing across every material — pressure-treated at $52/SF, cedar at $65/SF, composite at $75/SF (Trex / TimberTech AZEK), and elevated / balcony-style at $110/SF. All-in pricing with footings engineered for North Texas clay soil.
Engineered footings · Permits handled · Written scope before deposit
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Get a deck quote
Tell us your space, material preference, and any features. We bring material samples to the site walk.
Pricing by Material & Structure
Every deck type, real per-SF standard.
These are i30’s 2026 all-in per-SF deck standards. Each has a project minimum because the engineering, footings, and crew setup are similar whether the deck is 200 SF or 600 SF. Railings (extra LF beyond standard), stairs, lighting, and built-in features are line-itemed separately.
Tier 02
Cedar deck, ground level
$65/SF
$10,500 minimum
Cedar decking on PT framing, basic rail if required, normal cleanup, and one-year workmanship warranty.
Tier 03
Composite deck standard
$75/SF
$12,500 minimum
Composite decking (Trex, TimberTech AZEK, or equivalent) on PT framing, normal layout, normal cleanup, and one-year workmanship warranty.
Tier 04
Elevated deck / balcony style
$110/SF
$18,500 minimum
Elevated deck structure standard — engineered posts, framing, decking, normal cleanup, and one-year workmanship warranty.
All i30 Builders full-project prices include normal mobilization, ordinary protection of adjacent areas, labor, standard materials listed in the scope, project coordination, normal cleanup, and a one-year workmanship warranty on the listed scope.
Common Adders
Stairs, railings, and front porches.
Deck stairs
$2,850 minimum
Basic deck stair run — stringers, treads, normal cleanup.
Deck railing
$95/LF
Standard wood or composite picket railing, code-compliant height.
Covered front porch entry
$18,500 minimum
Small covered entry roof and porch finish work.
Front porch slab and steps
$9,500 minimum
Small porch slab and step set.
Real i30 Project — Reference
One specific deck build — Mesquite.
- Decking
- Composite, hidden fastener
- Size
- 420 SF, multi-level
- Timeline
- 10 business days
- Inspection
- Footing + final, first walk
Real build, real inputs. Decking system, framing depth, footing count, stair stringers, railing material, and grade transitions all moved this number — and every deck moves differently. Use the standards above as a starting band; the case study shows what one specific scope actually looked like. Your deck will be quoted on the site, materials, and finish choices we walk together.
Read the full case study →What Drives the Final Number
Up and down — the honest answer.
Pushes price up
- Composite or capped polymer (Trex / TimberTech AZEK) vs pressure-treated lumber
- Aluminum, cable, or glass railing systems vs wood pickets
- Multi-level decks with stairs and landings
- Elevated structure / balcony-style decks (jumps to $110/SF)
- Built-in benches, planters, or storage
- Integrated lighting (post caps, stair lights, deck lighting circuit)
- Larger footprints — every additional 100 SF adds framing + decking + railing
- Deeper footings required by soil or grade conditions
- HOA architectural-review submittals with stamped drawings
Keeps price down
- Pressure-treated lumber instead of composite
- Wood picket railing instead of aluminum or cable
- Single-level on a relatively flat yard
- Standard rectangular layout — no bump-outs or angled corners
- Defer lighting (we can pull a circuit and add fixtures later)
- Off-season scheduling (Nov–Feb) — fewer competing projects
Common Cost Questions
Frequently asked
How much does a deck cost in DFW?
Depends on material and structure. i30’s 2026 standards: pressure-treated ground-level deck $52/SF ($8,500 min), cedar ground-level $65/SF ($10,500 min), composite standard (Trex, TimberTech AZEK) $75/SF ($12,500 min), and elevated / balcony-style $110/SF ($18,500 min). These are all-in project prices — material, framing, footings engineered for North Texas clay soil, code-compliant rails where required, and one-year workmanship warranty.
What's the price difference between composite and pressure-treated wood?
About $23/SF — composite at $75/SF vs PT at $52/SF on a ground-level deck. Composite costs more upfront but requires almost no maintenance (no sealing, no staining, no splinters). PT is meaningfully cheaper but needs periodic sealing and may need plank replacement after 10–15 years depending on exposure. The lifetime cost is closer than the sticker price suggests; composite is usually the better long-term value if you plan to stay in the house.
Why does an elevated deck cost so much more?
Elevated decks (balcony-style, raised over sloped grade, or any structure that lifts the deck off the ground meaningfully) jump from $52–75/SF to $110/SF. That covers engineered posts, taller framing, deeper footings, code-required guard railing at height, and the engineering review most municipalities require above a certain height. Plus stairs are usually involved ($2,850 minimum for a standard run).
Do you pull deck permits?
Yes — included in scope. Decks require permits in most DFW municipalities, and we handle the application, structural inspection, and final city sign-off. We won't dig a footing until the permit is in hand.
How does North Texas clay soil affect deck cost?
Properly. Black-clay soils common across DFW shrink and swell with moisture — that movement is what makes deck footings heave and decks tilt over time. Our standard scope uses deeper footings sized to your soil's bearing capacity, not the minimum code depth. You're paying for footings that hold the deck flat for the long haul, not just at handoff.
Is the price you quote the final price?
Yes — itemized scope, locked at signing. Change orders only happen if you request a scope change (e.g., upgrading material or adding lighting after we've started), and they're priced and approved in writing before work proceeds. No surprise overruns.
What's included in the per-SF price?
All i30 Builders full-project prices include normal mobilization, ordinary protection of adjacent areas, labor, standard materials listed in the scope, project coordination, normal cleanup, and a one-year workmanship warranty on the listed scope.
Get a written deck quote
Tell us your approximate size, material preference, and any features (built-ins, lighting, multi-level, stairs). Free site walk with material samples; itemized scope back within 5 business days — no deposit until you approve it.