Is $21,856 to build a 16'x20' above ground deck with deckorators voyage decking a fair price?
Project Details
Parents got a quote for a 16'x20' above ground deck. The quote includes 6"x6" footings 42" below grade, which the homeowner feels is overkill since a hot tub will not be placed on the deck.
Quote Details
Complete construction of a 16'x20' grade-level deck including labor and materials. - Digging and setting footings 42" below grade using Diamond Piers or sonotubes - Installation of 6x6 posts and 2x10 beam framing - 2x8 joist framing at 16" on center with mid-span blocking - Installation of Deckorators Voyage Line composite field decking and perimeter boards - Construction of a box step for patio door entry/exit - Installation of joist tape, ledger flashing, and fascia with plinth blocks - Use of hidden fasteners and Cortex screws with plugs for a clean finish
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Category
Decking
Price
$21,856
Quote Date
June 2, 2026
Material
Composite
Square footage
320
Stairs included?
No
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