Free quotes from local deck contractors
Tell us about your deck. We pass it to one licensed, insured local deck builder, who contacts you to set up a free estimate.
Check your email for a copy. We'll be in touch within one business day.
Size, material and timing. A rough idea is fine.
Within one business day we pass your request to a licensed, insured builder who works in your city.
The builder contacts you, looks at your yard and gives you a price. You decide. No obligation.
Wood or composite deck installation, from small platforms to second-story decks.
Rotted boards, wobbly railings, heaved footings, or a full tear-out and rebuild.
Screen in a deck or add a screened or three-season porch.
Low-maintenance decking from Trex, TimberTech and others.
We work with deck builders across the metro. Pick your city for local permit rules, or just send your request and we will match you by ZIP.
Typical installed prices from HomeBlue's Twin Cities numbers. Angi puts new decks in Minneapolis at $27 to $54 a square foot, so many quotes land higher. Height, stairs and railings move the price most.
| Deck size | Pressure-treated wood | Composite |
|---|---|---|
| Per square foot, installed | $19 to $23 | $37 to $39 |
| 12 x 12 ft (144 sq ft) | $2,700 to $3,300 | $5,300 to $5,600 |
| 12 x 16 ft (192 sq ft) | $3,600 to $4,400 | $7,100 to $7,500 |
| 16 x 20 ft (320 sq ft) | $6,100 to $7,400 | $11,800 to $12,500 |
The Minnesota Attorney General suggests getting at least three written bids. We send your request to one builder; you are free to get others too.
Sources: Minnesota Attorney General, choosing a contractor · Minnesota Attorney General, contracts and payments · Minnesota DLI, residential contractor licensing
Most likely. Decks more than 30 inches off the ground or attached to the house need one in Minnesota.
In the Twin Cities, deck footings must sit below the frost line so winter can't heave them.
Most deck builders need a Minnesota contractor license. You can look one up in a minute.
Yes. You never pay us. Builders may pay us a fee when we introduce them to a homeowner.
No. We are a quote service. We pass your request to one licensed, insured deck builder who works in your city. Your contract is with the builder.
One. We do not sell your request to a list of contractors. You are free to get other bids too.
You get an email copy of your request right away, and we are in touch within one business day.
Usually. In Minnesota a deck needs a building permit if it is more than 30 inches above the ground or attached to the house. See our permit guide.
Fall and winter are a good time. Many builders fill their spring and summer schedules early.