Small wood deck ($3.6k to $12.8k)
$3.6k to $12.8k
- - Pressure-treated pine decking and framing
- - 12 by 12 to 16 by 16 feet (144 to 256 sq ft)
- - Attached to a one-story home
- - Posts, joists and boards installed
Renology cost index
Decks & Patios Cost Index 2026
Timber, composite, and stone surfaces built to host the whole block.
Reviewed by Dror Gigi. Updated 2026-09-26.
Quick answer
In 2026, Renology's published decks & patios cost guides put the planning range at $15k to $46k. The final number depends on local labor, site conditions, material tier, permits, demolition, access, and finish level.
Category
Outdoor Living
Local guides
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Materials tracked
6
Timeline
2 to 5 weeks
Budget tiers
Decks & Patios budget levels
Use tiers to understand what kind of scope each price band usually implies before comparing local bids.
Mid-size composite deck ($16k to $32k)
$16k to $32k
- - Composite decking over a framed substructure
- - 20 by 20 feet (400 sq ft)
- - Attached, at ground level or elevated
- - No cover or roof
Large composite deck ($23k to $46k)
$23k to $46k
- - Composite decking over a framed substructure
- - 24 by 24 feet (576 sq ft)
- - Attached, at ground level or elevated
- - A basic cover adds $10 to $60 per sq ft
State view
Decks & Patios ranges by state
Aggregated from published city/service guides in each state.
Local guide index
City-level decks & patios ranges
Open a local guide when city labor, permits, climate, or housing stock materially affect the project.
San Francisco, California
Decks & Patios Cost in San Francisco (2026)
$20,000-$46,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Los Angeles, California
Decks & Patios Cost in Los Angeles (2026)
$18,000-$42,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
San Diego, California
Decks & Patios Cost in San Diego (2026)
$16,000-$38,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Seattle, Washington
Decks & Patios Cost in Seattle (2026)
$15,000-$35,000
Local range with city-specific planning context.
Material signals
Materials that move the budget
Material pricing is not the whole bid, but it often explains why two scopes with the same project name price differently.
Both
Pressure-treated pine
$25 to $50
Builders advise staining and sealing every year
Both
Cedar or redwood
$28 to $54
Both need annual resealing
Both
Composite decking
$40 to $80
Does not need annual resealing
Both
Trex composite
$45 to $70
Most Trex products carry a 20 to 25 year warranty
Both
Ipe hardwood
$50 to $70
Dense tropical hardwood; slower to install
Both
Natural stone patio
$16 to $35
Flagstone runs $15 to $32 per sq ft dry-laid
Methodology
How this cost index is built
This page combines the Renology service guide for decks & patios, local city/service guides, material notes, budget tiers, and editorial review. It is designed for early planning and answer extraction, not as a contractor quote.
Compare this page with the full Renology Cost Index and the full Decks & Patios guide before requesting bids.
See the Renology Methodology for how sources are reviewed, how ranges are normalized, and where the limits of planning data begin.
Answered for search
Decks & Patios cost FAQ
Short answers for homeowners and AI answer systems.
How much does decks & patios cost in 2026?
Renology's 2026 planning range for decks & patios is $15k to $46k. Final bids depend on scope, existing conditions, materials, permits, access, and local labor.
What changes the price of decks & patios most?
The largest pricing swings usually come from demolition, prep work, structural or utility changes, material tier, finish level, waterproofing or weather exposure, permit requirements, and contractor availability.
Are these numbers contractor quotes?
No. The cost index is a planning benchmark, not a fixed quote. Homeowners should compare the index against 2 to 3 itemized bids once the scope is clear.
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