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Michigan deck costs

Average Deck Cost in Michigan

A representative 240-square-foot deck produces a broad $7,680–$16,320 statewide planning range before community adjustment and project-specific height, attachment, footings, demolition, stairs, railing, ledger repairs, drainage, lighting, permits, and material systems.

Updated August 2026Arithmetic example—not observed bidsPlanning estimates—not quotes
Representative Michigan example$7,680–$16,320

240 deck sq. ft. × $32–$68 per deck sq. ft.

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Common deck sizes

Deck cost by size—
before scope changes the bid.

These examples use the statewide base. Confirm whether each proposal includes demolition, footings, framing, decking, railing, stairs, permits, cleanup, and repairs.

144 deck sq. ft.$4,608–$9,792statewide base before local and scope adjustmentsAdjust this deck example →240 deck sq. ft.$7,680–$16,320statewide base before local and scope adjustmentsAdjust this deck example →320 deck sq. ft.$10,240–$21,760statewide base before local and scope adjustmentsAdjust this deck example →400 deck sq. ft.$12,800–$27,200statewide base before local and scope adjustmentsAdjust this deck example →

Local examples

Compare the same deck
across Michigan cities.

Community factors are broad planning assumptions, not measured price indexes. Written local bids determine actual cost.

Troy$8,294–$17,6261.08 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Royal Oak$8,448–$17,9521.10 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Shelby Township$7,910–$16,8101.03 planning adjustmentSee the local example →West Bloomfield$8,986–$19,0941.17 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Ann Arbor$8,755–$18,6051.14 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Novi$8,525–$18,1151.11 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Livonia$7,834–$16,6461.02 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Rochester Hills$8,371–$17,7891.09 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Canton$7,987–$16,9731.04 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Sterling Heights$7,680–$16,3201.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Birmingham$9,216–$19,5841.20 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Ferndale$8,294–$17,6261.08 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Warren$7,680–$16,3201.00 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Auburn Hills$8,218–$17,4621.07 planning adjustmentSee the local example →Farmington Hills$8,448–$17,9521.10 planning adjustmentSee the local example →
01

Wood versus composite

Compare the full product system—not surface-board price alone. Decking, fasteners, fascia, railing, framing compatibility, maintenance, warranty, and installer requirements affect the decision.

02

Low, attached, or elevated

Height, spans, guards, stairs, beams, posts, lateral loads, attachment details, and foundation work can make similarly sized decks very different projects.

03

Demolition and repairs

Existing-deck removal, disposal, hidden ledger or wall damage, drainage, access, landscaping, and restoration should be written as included work, allowances, or exclusions.

04

Permit and closeout

Confirm zoning and building review, drawings or plot-plan responsibility, inspection coordination, product documents, warranties, cleanup, and final approvals.

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Move from a square-foot range to one comparable scope.

The full guide includes illustrated examples, a dated retail-board snapshot, separate contractor and owner-planning paths, and a reusable scope brief. Carry that context into permits and written bids.

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