Cost to build a wooden deck in Indianapolis, IN
Updated 2026
Estimate Breakdown
Add all required items to calculate the estimated cost for the completed work.
material
Pressure-Treated Decking Lumber
$4.00
×
330.00
SF
$4.00
×
330.00
SF
$1,320.00
Structural Lumber
$3.00
×
330.00
SF
$3.00
×
330.00
SF
$990.00
Concrete for Footings
$175.00
×
33.00
CY
$175.00
×
33.00
CY
$5,775.00
Hardware and Fasteners
$1.50
×
330.00
SF
$1.50
×
330.00
SF
$495.00
Post Hole Digger Rental
$85.00
×
31.00
DAY
$85.00
×
31.00
DAY
$2,635.00
labor
Deck Construction Labor
$72.00
×
45.00
HRS
$72.00
×
45.00
HRS
$3,240.00
Excavation Labor
$76.00
×
8.00
HRS
$76.00
×
8.00
HRS
$608.00
$15,063.00
$3,012.60
Finish Level
Project Size
SF
Contractor Markup:
%
Avg. cost in Indianapolis, IN
$18,075.60
Avg. cost per SF:
$60.25
Contractor Markup:
$3,012.60
The cost to build a wooden deck ranges from $17.14/SF to $29.77/SF. This variation depends on material choice (pressure-treated lumber vs. premium woods), design complexity, height above grade, whether stairs are needed, and local labor rates. The estimate includes materials for the structure (joists, beams, decking), concrete footings, hardware, and professional installation labor.
Deck structure and surface
This estimate lists pressure-treated decking, structural lumber, concrete footings, hardware, construction labor, and footing excavation. Select the intended lumber grade before comparing this scope with a premium-wood deck proposal.
Design affects the labor
Height above grade, framing layout, stairs, and the shape of the deck change the job. Review those details against the listed framing and excavation allowances rather than treating every deck with the same area as the same build.
Check the finished deck scope
Confirm whether the proposal includes stairs, railings, and a finished coating. Those details are not separately named in these line items, so they need a clear allowance or exclusion before you send a bid.
