Deck Cost Calculator — Build Your Deck Estimate

Use our free deck cost calculator to get an instant, itemized estimate for your new deck. Set your deck dimensions and height, then choose a decking material — pressure-treated wood, cedar, or composite — and add railing, stairs, a pergola, under-deck roofing, post wraps, and more. Pricing updates in real time using 30+ building-code formulas, so you see exactly what a deck costs before any sales call. Serving homeowners across the Kansas City metro. No obligation and no sign-up required.

Acumen Renovations· Deck Estimator
Step 01 · DECK DIMENSIONS

Deck Dimensions

Set the size and elevation of your deck

Length (away from house)

ft
0–60 ft

Width (along house)

ft
0–60 ft

Deck Height

ft
1–12 ft
Step 02 · STRUCTURE

How will your deck attach?

Choose how the deck connects to your home. The contractor confirms fit at the site visit.

Structure · Ledger Attached
Recommended

Ledger Attached

Bolted to the house — most efficient use of space.

Structure · Freestanding
Independent

Freestanding

Standalone posts — required for some house types.

Structure · Cantilever Attachment
Cantilever

Cantilever Attachment

Deck extends past its support beam for a clean, post-free edge. We confirm the cantilever depth on site.

Step 03 · DECKING MATERIAL

Choose your decking

The surface you'll walk on. Tap any image to select.

Decking · Treated Wood
Budget

Treated Wood

Budget-friendly pressure-treated pine

Decking · Cedar
Natural

Cedar

Naturally rot-resistant, warm grain

Decking · Entry Composite
Low-maintenance

Entry Composite

Low-maintenance, clean modern look

Decking · Select Composite
Mid-tier

Select Composite

Balanced composite finish, mid-tier value

Decking · Premium Composite
Top-tier

Premium Composite

Best-in-class, realistic wood texture

Step 04 · EXISTING DECK REMOVAL

Removing an existing deck?

Tap the image if we should haul off your existing deck. Cost scales with the footprint we remove.

Existing Deck · Demo
Optional

Remove existing deck

We tear out the old deck, dispose of materials, and prep the site for the new build.

Removal footprint

Removal cost is calculated from the footprint and rolled into your estimate.

Step 05 · RAILING

Pick your railing style

Choose a category, then refine the look. Sub-options appear under your selection.

Railing · Wood
Warm, classic, paintable

Wood Railing

Paintable, traditional, pairs with any deck.

Railing · Aluminum
Modern, powder-coated, durable

Aluminum Railing

Powder-coated, low-maintenance, clean lines.

Railing · Vinyl
Coming soon

Vinyl Railing

Coming soon

Railing · Composite
Coming soon

Composite Railing

Coming soon

Railing · None
Open edge

No Railing

Ground-level deck — skip the railing entirely.

Railing-only quote (no deck footprint)

Enter the total linear feet of railing to price. Required before submitting when deck size is not set.

Total railing run

ft
0–500 ft
Step 06 · JOIST FLASHING

Protect your joists?

Self-adhesive tape on top of every joist. Highly recommended — it extends the life of your deck framing.

Joist Flashing Tape
Recommended

Joist Flashing Tape

Self-adhesive moisture barrier on top of every joist. Cost included automatically and scales with deck square footage.

Cost is calculated from your deck square footage and rolled into the estimate above.

Step 07 · STAIRS

How do you get up?

Pick a stair configuration. We auto-set the step count from your deck height.

Full Staircase
No stairs

Add a staircase

Reach ground level. We auto-set the step count from your deck height.

Stair geometry

3 steps auto-calculated from your 2 ft deck height (7″ rise) · Treads & risers in your deck material.

ft

Stair finish

Handrails

Front-facing stairs project outward from the deck — IRC 2018 R311.7.8 requires handrails on both sides. Single-rail options are unavailable for this placement.

Stair placement

Click where the stairs go on the deck.

— HOUSE WALL —

DECK
0′ × 0′
0 sqft

— FRONT / YARD —

Step 08 · LANDING & PATIO

Concrete landing at the base?

Optional concrete pad at the base of the deck. Tap to add and pick a footprint.

Concrete Landing
Optional

Concrete landing

A solid pad at the base of the stairs (or deck). Minimum 4' × 5' under stair landings.

Landing footprint

ft
ft

Landing area: 20 sqft

Remove existing landing?

Step 09 · UNDER-DECK ROOF

Want a dry space below?

Drainage panels overhead create a dry, usable area beneath an elevated deck.

Under-Deck Space
Dry below

Add an under-deck roof

Drainage panels overhead create a dry, usable area beneath an elevated deck.

System type

Coverage area

ft
ft

Defaults to your deck size (0 × 0 ft). Adjust if coverage differs.

Step 10 · PERGOLA

Want a pergola?

Open-lattice, louvered, or solid-roof overhead structure for shade and definition.

Pergola · Summer Shade
Shade

Add a pergola

Open lattice or louvered overhead structure. Defines the deck and provides shade.

Pergola style

Pergola footprint

ft
ft

Defaults to your deck size (0 × 0 ft). Adjust if pergola differs.

Step 11 · DECK SKIRTING

Skirt the deck base?

Encloses the deck base below the surface for a finished look. Tap to enable, pick a material, then choose which sides to cover.

Skirted Deck Base
Finish

Add deck skirting

Lattice or solid panels along the base of the deck.

Skirting material

Which sides?

Each side is priced by its own length × your deck height. The side against the house is already enclosed, so it is not skirted.

Pick at least one side to skirt.

Step 12 · PRIVACY WALL

Need a privacy wall?

Vertical screens on any side of your deck (max 8' tall). Tap to enable, pick a material, then choose the sides you want covered.

Privacy Wall · Backyard
Screen

Add a privacy wall

Privacy screens on your deck (max 8' tall)

Wall material

Which sides?

Pick a side to size its wall.

Step 13 · POSTS & WRAPS

Wrap your posts?

Your deck's structural posts are included. Optionally cover them with aluminum, vinyl, or stone veneer.

Post Wraps · Detail
Decorative

Add post wraps

Cover structural posts with aluminum, vinyl, or stone veneer for a finished look.

How many posts to wrap?

Wrap all of them, just the perimeter, or add extras for piers in the middle.

Wrap material

Post height

Wrap width

Step 14 · ADD-ONS

Make it yours

Optional upgrades. Tap any image to add it. Final pricing for these is set at the site visit.

Built-in Seating
Site visit prices this

Built-in Seating

Custom bench seating integrated into the deck

Screen Room Prep
Site visit prices this

Screen Room Prep

Rough framing for future screen room enclosure

ADA Handrail
Site visit prices this

ADA Handrail

Accessible handrail — evaluated during site visit

ADA Ramp
Site visit prices this

ADA Ramp

Accessible ramp — evaluated during site visit

Deck Lighting
Site visit prices this

Deck Lighting

Lighting options — evaluated during site visit

Step 15 · SCHEDULE

Pick a time for your free on-site visit

Optionally choose a few preferred dates and we'll confirm one

This is optional — skip if you'd rather schedule later.

Select Dates (0/3)

Aug 6 – Aug 12
Step 16 · REVIEW & SUBMIT

Get Your Estimate

Review your selections above, then submit for a detailed quote

No obligation · No sales calls

Size
Step 01 · Size
0 × 0 ft · 2 ft tall