What deck work typically costs in Minneapolis
These are the ranges we see on real Twin Cities jobs in 2026. They are typical, not quotes: your number depends on size, height, access, materials and what we find under the boards.
Price ranges for all 46 services
| Service | Typical range | Priced | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Deck Building | $38 to $96 | per square foot installed | New Decks |
| Composite Deck Installation | $58 to $97 | per square foot installed | New Decks |
| Cedar Deck Building | $46 to $78 | per square foot installed | New Decks |
| Pressure-Treated Wood Decks | $36 to $61 | per square foot installed | New Decks |
| PVC Deck Installation | $67 to $112 | per square foot installed | New Decks |
| Multi-Level Deck Building | $54 to $104 | per square foot installed | New Decks |
| Second-Story and Walkout Decks | $63 to $118 | per square foot installed | New Decks |
| Ground-Level and Platform Decks | $31 to $69 | per square foot installed | New Decks |
| Wraparound Deck Building | $52 to $99 | per square foot installed | New Decks |
| Rooftop and Over-Garage Decks | $89 to $167 | per square foot installed | New Decks |
| Hot Tub Deck Framing | $8,700 to $27,400 | per project | New Decks |
| Deck Repair | $385 to $4,850 | per repair visit and scope | Repair & Replacement |
| Deck Replacement | $42 to $98 | per square foot including tear-off | Repair & Replacement |
| Deck Resurfacing and Board Replacement | $27 to $54 | per square foot | Repair & Replacement |
| Deck Joist and Frame Repair | $1,180 to $7,650 | per frame repair | Repair & Replacement |
| Deck Footing and Post Repair | $465 to $1,290 | per footing | Repair & Replacement |
| Ledger Board Repair and Flashing | $1,740 to $6,380 | per ledger repair | Repair & Replacement |
| Deck Stair Building and Repair | $1,460 to $6,920 | per stair run | Repair & Replacement |
| Balcony and Stacked Porch Repair | $2,350 to $14,800 | per balcony | Repair & Replacement |
| Front Porch Repair and Rebuilds | $1,870 to $18,600 | per porch | Repair & Replacement |
| Storm and Tree Damage Deck Repair | $640 to $12,900 | per damage scope | Repair & Replacement |
| Deck Demolition and Removal | $1,240 to $4,770 | per deck | Repair & Replacement |
| Deck Railing Installation | $68 to $212 | per linear foot | Railings & Details |
| Cable Railing Installation | $118 to $247 | per linear foot | Railings & Details |
| Aluminum and Glass Railing | $96 to $289 | per linear foot | Railings & Details |
| Deck Lighting Installation | $1,380 to $5,640 | per deck | Railings & Details |
| Built-In Deck Benches and Planters | $1,120 to $6,350 | per build | Railings & Details |
| Deck Skirting and Lattice | $27 to $71 | per linear foot | Railings & Details |
| Deck Privacy Screens and Walls | $1,460 to $5,980 | per screen run | Railings & Details |
| Deck Ramps and Accessible Access | $2,780 to $9,450 | per ramp | Railings & Details |
| Screened Porch Building | $24,800 to $68,500 | per porch | Porches & Covers |
| Three-Season Porch Building | $41,600 to $97,800 | per porch | Porches & Covers |
| Four-Season Porches and Sunrooms | $68,900 to $151,700 | per room | Porches & Covers |
| Pergola Building | $4,860 to $22,700 | per pergola | Porches & Covers |
| Covered Decks and Deck Roofs | $19,400 to $61,300 | per covered area | Porches & Covers |
| Gazebo Building | $8,950 to $34,600 | per gazebo | Porches & Covers |
| Deck Staining and Sealing | $2.85 to $5.40 | per square foot | Care & Inspection |
| Deck Restoration and Refinishing | $4.70 to $11.80 | per square foot | Care & Inspection |
| Deck Cleaning and Washing | $0.65 to $1.45 | per square foot, $285 trip minimum | Care & Inspection |
| Deck Safety Inspection | $185 to $395 | per visit | Care & Inspection |
| Deck Waterproofing and Membranes | $11 to $27 | per square foot | Care & Inspection |
| Under-Deck Drainage and Ceilings | $9.60 to $24.80 | per square foot | Care & Inspection |
| Deck Design and Permit Drawings | $460 to $2,180 | per design package | Design & Patios |
| Deck Extensions and Additions | $47 to $93 | per square foot added | Design & Patios |
| Paver Patio Installation | $19 to $47 | per square foot | Design & Patios |
| Outdoor Kitchens and Fire Pits | $2,380 to $46,900 | per project, fire pit to full kitchen | Design & Patios |
What moves a deck price up or down
Height off the ground
A deck 10 feet up needs bigger posts, bracing, more footings and longer stairs than one a foot off the grass. Height is often the single biggest cost driver after size.
Access to the backyard
No alley access or a tight side yard means hand-carrying lumber and digging footings by hand. That adds labor hours you would not see on an open suburban lot.
What is under the old deck
On replacements and repairs, rotted ledgers, short footings or damage to the house rim joist change the scope. We look before we price for exactly this reason.
Railing choice
Railing is priced by the linear foot and ranges widely, from simple wood balusters to cable and glass. On a wraparound deck it can rival the cost of the boards.
Want a number for your own deck?
Use the calculator for a quick range, then call. The real price comes from a site visit and a written scope.