Installed cost runs $60 to $112 per square foot depending on material, before height, stairs and railing add-ons. Set your own width, depth, height and material below for a real number, not a rule of thumb.
WIDTH16 ft
OUT FROM HOUSE12 ft
HEIGHT OFF GRADE4 ft
Calculating…
WHAT MOVES THE NUMBER
Four things decide the price, in order of impact.
Square footage
Width times depth. The base per-square-foot rate applies here before anything else is added.
Material tier
Treated pine, cedar, capped composite and PVC each carry a different material and labor cost.
Height off grade
Above four feet the framing gets heavier and guard rail loads matter more. That is quoted on top of the base rate.
Stairs and railing
Standard railing is included in the base price. Stairs to grade and non-standard railing runs are priced separately.
Want the number confirmed against your actual yard?
The estimator above is a real range. A visit turns it into a firm quote.