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Deck & Outdoor Living Cost Calculator

Estimate a deck, patio, or outdoor living space by ZIP and square footage — materials, framing, railings, and footings — with an AI breakdown.

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Outdoor / deck

300 sqft

What drives the cost of a outdoor / deck remodel

Material choice (PT vs composite vs hardwood)

Composite is 2–3× pressure-treated. Hardwoods like ipe push higher. Material is the single biggest decision.

Height drives engineering

Anything over 30" off the ground needs engineered railings and stricter footings — costs scale with elevation.

Footings and frost depth

In northern climates, footings have to reach frost depth (often 42–48"), which is more concrete and more labor than homeowners expect.

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