"What's this going to cost me?" is the first question almost every homeowner asks — and the honest answer is "it depends." But it depends on a predictable set of factors. Here's a real breakdown of what decks actually cost in the Orlando market in 2026, so you can budget with confidence.
In the Orlando area, most custom decks land between $25 and $60 per square foot installed. Pressure-treated wood decks sit at the lower end, composite decks in the middle-to-upper range, and screened-in or premium multi-level decks at the top. As a rough guide, a modest pressure-treated deck might start in the low five figures, while a large composite deck with railings, lighting, and a pergola can run considerably more. Every project is different, which is why we give a fixed written quote rather than a vague ballpark.
Five factors move the number most: material (wood is cheapest, composite and PVC cost more), size (more square footage means more material and labor), height and complexity (elevated and multi-level decks need more structure and stairs), railings (cable and glass cost more than aluminum or composite), and add-ons (lighting, built-in seating, pergolas, screen enclosures, and outdoor kitchens). Permits and proper footings are part of any honest quote, too.
Pressure-treated pine is the budget champion at roughly $25–$40 per square foot installed, but remember it needs ongoing sealing. Composite (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon) runs about $35–$60 per square foot installed and barely needs maintenance. Screened-in decks cost more — often $45–$75 per square foot — because you're paying for both the deck and the enclosure. Pool decks and multi-level decks vary widely with scope. We'll show you side-by-side options at your estimate.
The cheapest deck to install isn't always the cheapest deck to own. A wood deck's lower up-front price comes with years of cleaning, sealing, and the occasional board swap in Florida's climate. Composite costs more on day one but very little after that. When you compare quotes, compare the ten-year picture, not just the install price — we're happy to lay that out for you.
If one quote is dramatically cheaper than the others, ask what's being left out. The most common corners cut are undersized or improperly spaced framing, skipping the permit, cheap hardware that corrodes in Florida humidity, and no real warranty. A deck is a structure your family stands on — it's worth getting right. We build to code, pull permits, use corrosion-resistant hardware, and back every deck with a 10-year workmanship warranty.
We offer flexible financing on Orlando-area deck projects so you can spread the investment out rather than paying everything up front. The only way to get an accurate price for your specific deck is a free in-home estimate, where we measure, talk through materials and add-ons, and hand you a fixed written quote. No guessing, no surprise change orders.
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