Quick Answer

Deck Building Cost in London (2026)

Average cost in London

$17,630avg

$6,000 — $75,000

$35 — $80 per sq ft

+6.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated 3 days ago
Ontario

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Professional installation and framing

$2,700 — $33,750

45%

Materials

Decking boards (Wood or Composite)

$1,800 — $22,500

30%

Substructure & Footings

Frost-safe footings (1.2m depth) and joists

$1,080 — $13,500

18%

Permits & Design

City of London building permits and plans

$240 — $3,000

4%

Site Prep & Cleanup

Excavation and landscaping restoration

$180 — $2,250

3%

🧾HST (13%) — Ontario
Base cost + $2,292 tax$19,922

HST at 13%

📋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

$7,450

$5,960 — $8,940

Based on 8 sources and market data for London. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$16,554

Today

$17,630

Deck Building in London is 6.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,076 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 London

Verified providers
🔨

Creative Custom Decks Inc.

3551 White Oak Rd Ste 324, London, ON N6E 2Z9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

75 reviews

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Orion Outdoor Living

214 Belmont Dr, London, ON N6J 2E5, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

62 reviews

🔨

Decks by Premier Ltd. - London

341 Talbot St Unit 352, London, ON N6A 2R5, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

60 reviews

🔨

Hickory Dickory Decks - London

37 Cedarwood Crescent, London, ON N6H 5P5, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

43 reviews

🔨

London Fence & Deck

1120 Pond View Rd, London, ON N5Z 4K4, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

48 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, a permit is required if the deck is more than 24 inches (0.61m) above grade, attached to the house, or has a roof. Fees in London typically range from $200 to $350.

To prevent frost heave, footings must extend below the local frost line, which is 1.2 meters (approx. 48 inches) in Southern Ontario.

Pressure-treated wood costs $35–$45 per sq. ft. installed, while composite ranges from $55–$75 per sq. ft. Composite has a higher upfront cost but saves $300–$700 in maintenance every 2–3 years.

A standard 200–400 sq. ft. deck in London takes 1 to 3 weeks to build, depending on design complexity and permit approval times (usually 10 business days).

📊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: 3 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

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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