What goes into pressure-treated deck cost
A pressure-treated wood deck typically costs $15 to $35 per square foot installed, covering framing, decking boards, railings, and labor. Enter your deck size in square feet and the calculator returns a planning range with a midpoint.
Ground-level decks land at the low end; raised decks with stairs, permits, and railings climb toward the top. Pressure-treated lumber is the budget choice up front, though it needs staining every few years to hold up.
Ranges reflect materials plus typical professional installation across the U.S. Your actual price depends on site conditions, access, gates or stairs, permits, and local labor rates. Always collect a couple of local bids before you set a budget.