deck cost in massachusetts
Most deck price guides give you a national range so wide it is useless. This page gives you the numbers Plum ProExteriors actually builds to in Massachusetts, by material and by tier, and explains what moves a deck from the bottom of the range to the top. Use the calculator for your size, then book a free estimate for an exact quote.
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A composite deck built by Plum ProExteriors starts at $183 per square foot in our standard tier, $233 in premium and $298 in deluxe. A wood deck starts at $141 per square foot, $178 in premium and $318 in deluxe with Ipe. Those figures cover a new pressure-treated frame, footings, boards, railings and stairs, installed. A deck where none existed before adds $4,000 for the footings, drawings and ledger work that a rebuild already has in place. Financing is available on every project.
what a new deck costs
Deck pricing depends on size, height off the ground, the decking and railing you choose, stairs and the site itself. Answer a few questions below for a standard, premium and deluxe range in seconds. Every project is quoted after we visit, and financing is available on every service we offer.
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deck prices by material and tier
Composite decking
Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon on a pressure-treated frame
- Standard
- $183
- Premium
- $233
- Deluxe
- $298
Wood decking
Pressure-treated in standard, cedar in premium, Ipe in deluxe
- Standard
- $141
- Premium
- $178
- Deluxe
- $318
A worked example
A 12-by-16 deck is 192 square feet. In standard composite that is $35,136 for a rebuild on new footings, or $39,136 as a brand-new deck. In standard pressure-treated wood it is $27,072, or $31,072 new. Larger decks cost less per square foot than smaller ones, because the stairs, railings and setup are spread over more area, and the calculator reflects that. Standard uses an entry composite line with a composite or aluminum railing; premium moves to mid-range boards, upgraded railings and stairs; deluxe covers top-line and PVC boards, multiple levels, lighting and cable or glass railings.
what moves the price
The six things that take a deck from the bottom of the range to the top. Scroll through them.
Size and shape
A simple rectangle is the most economical. Angles, curves, multiple levels and wraparounds add framing and cutting.
Height
A deck a step off the ground needs short posts and no railings. A second-story deck needs taller posts, beams, a long stair run and railings on every edge.
Railings and stairs
Railings run by the foot and range from composite and aluminum to cable and glass. Stairs are the most labor-intensive part of a deck, and a wide or turning stair costs more than a straight one.
Rebuild or new
A rebuild replaces a deck in the same spot and often reuses the layout and the permit history. A new deck needs new footings dug below the frost line, drawings for the permit, a flashed ledger connection and sometimes zoning or conservation review, which is why it adds $4,000.
Site and plot plans
Sloped lots, ledge near the surface, wet ground and tight access all add work. A plot plan may be required if you are changing the size of your deck or proposing a brand-new location for one. The plot plan is an extra fee not included in our deck pricing, because a surveyor has to come out and survey the property. We tell you during the estimate whether your project needs one.
Extras
Lighting, built-in benches, privacy screens, pergolas and a patio door replacement where the deck meets the house.
what is included in our price
- Design and drawings for the permit
- Building permit filing and inspections
- Demolition and disposal of the old deck
- Footings below the frost line
- Pressure-treated frame with proper hangers, lateral connections and a flashed ledger
- Decking, railings and stairs in the tier you choose
- Cleanup
Not included: a plot plan and survey when the town requires one. See our Massachusetts deck permit guide.
Composite or wood: the long view
Composite costs more on the day it is built and less over its life. A wood deck needs cleaning and staining every couple of years and new boards within two decades. Capped composite needs a wash and lasts twenty-five years or more with a fade-and-stain warranty. See our decking materials guide and our composite decks page.
Permits in Massachusetts
Nearly every deck needs a building permit and inspections at the footings, framing and completion. The only exemption is a freestanding deck under 200 square feet, no more than 30 inches above grade and not serving a required exit door. We handle the permit. See the deck permit guide.
how plum proexteriors prices a deck
We measure the site, look at the existing deck and the wall it attaches to, and talk through materials with samples. You get a written quote that lists the decking, railings, stairs, footings and permit, with the plot plan called out separately if the town needs one. Financing is available.
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frequently asked questions
How much does a deck cost per square foot in Massachusetts?
Composite starts at $183 per square foot and wood at $141, installed on a new frame, with premium and deluxe tiers above that. A brand-new deck adds $4,000.
Why is a new deck more than a rebuild?
New footings, permit drawings, the ledger connection and any zoning review are already done on a rebuild. They are new work on a new deck.
Is a plot plan included?
A plot plan may be required if you are changing the size of your deck or proposing a brand-new location for one. The plot plan is an extra fee not included in our deck pricing, because a surveyor has to come out and survey the property. We tell you during the estimate whether your project needs one.
Is composite worth the extra cost?
For most homeowners, yes. It costs more up front and far less in time and maintenance, and it holds its look.
How long does it take?
One to two weeks of construction once the permit is issued. Permitting adds a few weeks before that.
Can I finance a deck?
Yes. Financing is available on every Plum ProExteriors project.
Does the price include the permit?
Yes. Design, drawings, filing and inspections are part of our price. A plot plan and survey, when the town requires one, is the exception.
get an exact deck quote
Call us or send the estimate form. We will measure the site, talk through materials and give you a written quote.
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