Quick Answer

Deck Building Cost in Jacksonville (2026)

Average cost in Jacksonville

US$14,473avg

US$4,500 — US$45,000

US$25 — US$65 per sq ft

+4.2% YoY
9 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Florida

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional installation and framing

US$2,700 — US$24,750

55%

Materials

Decking boards, joists, and hardware

US$1,575 — US$17,100

38%

Permits & Inspections

City of Jacksonville building fees

US$125 — US$450

3%

Site Prep & Demolition

Grading or old deck removal

US$100 — US$1,700

4%

🧾Sales Tax (6%) — Florida
Base cost + $868 tax$15,341

Sales Tax at 6%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Pressure-treated lumber
  • Concrete footings
  • Railing system
  • Stairs (1 set)
  • Hardware & fasteners
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Composite or hardwood decking
  • Built-in seating or planters
  • Pergola or roof
  • Lighting
  • Permits

Based on a standard 200 sq ft pressure-treated wood deck.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

US$6,890

US$5,512 — US$8,268

Based on 9 sources and market data for Jacksonville. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

US$13,889

Today

US$14,473

Deck Building in Jacksonville is 4.2% compared to roughly a year ago — about US$583 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Deck Build Contractors in Jacksonville

Verified providers
🔨

Ron Porter Designs

1243 Nantucket Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32233, USA

5.0
★★★★★

23 reviews

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P & C

11452 Sheepshead Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32226, USA

5.0
★★★★★

9 reviews

🔨

Decks & Docks

5936 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32216, USA

4.8
★★★★½

137 reviews

🔨

Coastal Outdoor Construction LLC

1240 Holmesdale Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

4.6
★★★★½

67 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

Yes, in Jacksonville, any deck attached to a house or any detached deck higher than 30 inches above grade requires a permit. Fees typically range from $125 to $450 depending on the project valuation.

Pressure-treated wood decks average $25-$28 per sq ft ($6,500 for a standard 12x16), while mid-tier composite decks like Trex average $45-$65 per sq ft ($10,500-$13,800 for the same size).

Jacksonville decks offer high returns, with wood builds seeing up to an 83% ROI and composite builds returning approximately 70% in home resale value.

Due to high humidity and salt air, wood decks require sealing every 2-3 years (costing ~$300 per service). Composite decks have a higher upfront cost but save approximately $6,700 in maintenance over 15 years.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 5+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 4 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in USD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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