what does it cost to build a deck per square foot
The cost of a professionally built pressured-treated wood deck starts at about $15 per square foot, including materials. The cost for an elaborately built deck using costly hardwoods or composite materials can run about $35 per square foot. As with any remodeling or building project, it's best to get several estimates and to discuss your ideas with an architect or designer â or several â so you can get a range of prices and find one that suits what you can afford.