Quick Answer

Deck Building Cost in Montreal (2026)

Average cost in Montreal

$21,038avg

$7,500 — $55,000

$45 — $115 per sq ft

+8.5% YoY
8 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Quebec

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled carpentry and installation

$9,000 — $13,500

50%

Materials

Decking boards, framing, and hardware

$7,200 — $10,800

40%

Site Prep & Demo

Excavation and old deck removal

$900 — $1,350

5%

Design & Engineering

Plans and structural stamps

$450 — $675

3%

Permits

Municipal processing fees

$220 — $540

2%

🧾GST+QST (14.98%) — Quebec
Base cost + $3,151 tax$24,189

GST+QST at 14.98%

📋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

$7,240

$5,792 — $8,688

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

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$19,389

Today

$21,038

Deck Building in Montreal is 8.5% compared to roughly a year ago — about $1,648 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 Montreal

Verified providers
🔨

Groupe Ubora - Sunroom & Deck Builders

19100 Route Transcanadienne, Baie-d'Urfé, QC H9X 3S4, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

200 reviews

🔨

Florida Deck and Landscaping

3551 Bd Saint-Charles #309, Kirkland, QC H9H 4S3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

82 reviews

🔨

Bonbois MTL Inc. - Construction, Terrasse, Patio, Pergolas, Clôtures Montréal

2186 Rue Nicolet, Montréal, QC H1W 3L2, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

55 reviews

🔨

DSE Decks

5451 Av Bourret, Montréal, QC H3X 1J5, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

47 reviews

🔨

Espace Unik Designer Deck Builder

108 Croissant Michaël, Beaconsfield, QC H9W 2C6, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

44 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

In 2026, Montreal charges $9.80 for every $1,000 of projected work value. For a residential building, the minimum fee is $167.40, regardless of the project size.

Pressure-treated wood decks typically cost between $45 and $70 per sq ft installed, while composite decks (like Trex) range from $75 to $115 per sq ft due to higher material costs and specialized fasteners.

The Direction de l'urbanisme currently reports processing times of 4 to 14 weeks for residential building permits, which must be factored into the project timeline before construction begins.

Professional deck contractors in the Montreal area charge between $25 and $50 per square foot for labor, reflecting the 8.5% year-over-year increase in residential construction wages reported by StatCan.

📊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 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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