How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck in Dallas? [2025 Data]

Building a deck on a Dallas home is often a great investment. For an average cost of $5,989, you get additional outdoor living and entertaining space you can use most of the year, thanks to the city’s warm climate. Most Dallas homeowners spend $3,340 to $8,812 for a deck, but costs vary based on size and material.

Deck Building Cost Factors

There are several cost factors to consider when building a deck in Dallas. Deck size is the most significant factor, but you must also consider the cost of different material options and their ability to withstand the high heat, sun, and humidity of a long Dallas summer. Other factors include deck height and add-on features. Let’s explore each in more detail.

Size

Most new decks cost $30 to $60 per square foot. The higher end of that range represents deck projects built on second stories, building a deck with high-end wood, or customized designs. See the table below for general estimates based on the size of your deck:

Material

Your chosen deck material will make up a large portion of your total budget, ranging from $2 to $45 per square foot. Less-expensive materials can be tempting, but they may result in extra expenses for maintenance and repair, which you’ll need to hire a local deck contractor to handle.

Here’s a breakdown of the materials and their costs:

• Pressure-treated wood costs $2 to $5 per square foot 

• Composite deck materials cost $12 to $22 per square foot 

• Ipe wood decking costs $10 to $20 per square foot 

• Tigerwood costs about $7 to $15 per square foot

• Mahogany costs $8 to $11 per square foot 

• Redwood decking costs $5 and $35 per square foot

• Bamboo decking costs $3 to $10 per square foot

• Cedar decking costs $3 to $7 per square foot 

• Metal or aluminum decking costs $15 to $20 per square foot

Deck Type

Simply put, the more complex your deck build is, the more it will cost. Types of decks like wraparound, multi-tier, and rooftop decks require greater accessibility, additional prep work, and often more materials.

For example, if you want to build a floating deck, it will likely cost about $20 to $25 per square foot. These decks don’t actually float—they’re just not attached to your home. Because of this, they’ll need a few more support posts to keep them structurally sound.

Deck Height

The type of deck you build will likely go hand in hand with where it’s installed. A second-story deck (which some contractors might deem a balcony) costs more to build because it’s harder to install. The most common place to install a deck, which is also likely the most cost-effective, is on the first floor attached to the backside of your home.

Here’s one example of how the cost average might differ:

• 10x10 first-story deck: $2,500–$3,000

• 10x10 second-story deck: $5,000–$6,000

Framing

Framing a deck, which ensures the unit's joints are structurally safe and sound, costs $9 to $12 per square foot for labor. The lumber or materials needed to frame your deck account for about one-third of the lumber you’ll need.

Flooring

Some homeowners choose to install flooring over a wood deck. Composite is a good material option, while more elegant choices like porcelain or ceramic could add thousands (or tens of thousands, depending on the deck’s size) to your price tag. The average cost ranges from $20 to $45 per square foot, depending on the material. 

Add-Ons

Here are some other costs you might incur if you upgrade from a simple deck build:

• Staircase cost: $25–$50 per stair

• Electricity cost: $130–$300 per outdoor outlet

• Outdoor lighting fixtures cost: $50–$500

• Heaters cost: $100–$300

• Outdoor misting system cost: $2,100–$3,400

• Sofa, chairs, and table cost: $500+

• Outdoor fireplace cost: $1,500–$8,000

• Retractable deck awning cost: $600–$3,500

• Pergola or other shaded structure cost: $2,100–$6,400

Deck Pro Costs

When hiring a deck building contractor in Texas, know that contractors don’t require a state license to work on your home. However, they should still register their business with the city of Dallas. Labor generally makes up the largest percentage of the cost of hiring deck pros in Dallas. Expect labor fees of anywhere from $10 to $25 per square foot.

This price doesn’t include materials or other fees, such as those associated with obtaining a building permit. However, you won’t always need a permit to build a deck in Dallas, such as for decks fewer than 30 inches above grade, unless they are built over a basement. This may vary if you live in a historic district, conservation district, or planned development, which often have additional requirements.

Does Building a Deck Increase Home Value?

Building a deck can increase the value of your Dallas home, with an average return on investment (ROI) of 70% to 80%. Decks and other outdoor living spaces are in high demand in Dallas, where spring and fall temperatures are pleasant and winter temperatures rarely drop below freezing.

Additionally, a shaded structure, such as a pergola over an attached deck, can contribute to summer energy savings. Shade blocks sunlight that would otherwise enter the home and may reduce cooling costs.

How Angi Gets Its Cost Data

Home is the most important place on earth, which is why Angi has helped more than 150 million homeowners transform their houses into homes they adore. To help homeowners with their next project, Angi provides readers with the most accurate cost data and upholds strict editorial standards. We survey real Angi customers about their project costs to develop the pricing data you see, so you can make the best decisions for you and your home. We pair this data with research from reputable sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, academic journals, market studies, and interviews with industry experts—all to ensure our prices reflect real-world projects. 

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