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Deck cost calculator for Canada
Ballpark CAD for decking materials and optional labour from deck size — plus an estimated board count. Free, no account. Turn it into a real quote when you're ready.
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Rough deck cost (Canada)
Free · surface materials + optional labour · before tax
Decking material (ballpark)
Common softwood decking — budget jobs
Using ~$55/m² materials (editable via Custom rate).
Rough total (before tax)
$1,740
12 m² · Pressure-treated + labour
- Area
- 12 m²
- Boards to order (est.)
- 47 pcs · 21 rows
- Materials (~$55/m²)
- $660.00
- Labour (~$90/m²)
- $1,080.00
- Subtotal
- $1,740.00
Ballpark only — not a quote. Excludes framing, footings, railings, and tax. Defaults: 140 mm face, 5 mm gap, 3.66 m stock.
Ballpark materials rates (Canada)
Starting points for decking surface only. Edit the custom rate to match your supplier. Always confirm local pricing.
| Product class | ~ CAD / m² | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated | $55 | Common softwood decking — budget jobs |
| Cedar / premium wood | $95 | Higher-end natural boards |
| Composite | $155 | Low-maintenance brands vary widely |
Not a quote. Excludes framing, footings, railings, stairs, and tax.
How Canadian deck jobs get priced
Clients usually ask “what will a deck cost?” before they care about board SKUs. Start with area, a materials band that matches the product class, and optional labour. Then lock board counts and line items for the real quote.
This page is built for that first conversation — ballpark CAD for the decking surface — then paths into board ordering math and a proper GST/HST-ready quote.
Surface only — not a full structure estimate
Framing, footings, ledger, flashing, railings, stairs, and site conditions often dominate the job. Keep those as separate packages on your quote so clients see where the money goes.
When you are ready to send numbers, TradeInvoice keeps the quote on the job with Canadian tax by province — free to start.
Frequently asked questions
Is this deck cost calculator free?
Yes. Free to use with no account. You can refine board counts in the full deck board calculator, add Canadian tax with the GST/HST tools, or create a free TradeInvoice account to turn the job into a real quote.
Is this a real contractor quote?
No. It is a rough Canada ballpark for decking surface materials (and optional labour). Prices vary by province, supplier, grade, fasteners, and access. Use it for planning, then price the job properly on a quote.
What is included in the materials rate?
The $/m² presets are ballpark retail for surface decking boards only. They do not include joists, beams, footings, railings, stairs, hardware, permits, or disposal. Adjust the custom rate to match your supplier.
How accurate is the board count?
Board count uses the same rectangular layout math as our free deck board calculator (face width, gap, stock length, waste). Open the full calculator to change board width, gap, or stock length for ordering.
Does the total include GST/HST?
No. Totals are before sales tax. Add GST, HST, PST, or QST with our Canada sales tax page or GST/HST calculator when you build the client-facing quote.
Can I turn this into a client quote?
Yes. Use the free quote generator for a one-off PDF, or start free on TradeInvoice to save the job, client, and quote with Canadian tax on the document.
Metric or imperial?
This estimator uses metres for deck size (common on Canadian sites and drawings). The full deck board calculator supports metric and imperial units.
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