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These are the ranges Maverick City Builders actually quotes across Worcester County — not national averages. Every number includes the permit, 48-inch frost footings, labor, materials, and cleanup, and every quote is a fixed price in writing before we start.
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$18,000 — $38,000
Pressure-treated decks start lower — typical 200–400 sq ft: $8,000–$18,000
Typical installed ranges for the deck projects we build across Worcester County and Central Massachusetts. Size, height off the ground, and railing choice move the number inside each range.
| Project type | Typical size | Installed cost | Build time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated deck | 200–400 sq ft | $8,000–$18,000 | 2–3 weeks |
| Composite deck (Trex / TimberTech) | 300–500 sq ft | $18,000–$38,000 | 2–4 weeks |
| Multi-level or wraparound deck | stepped / wraparound | $28,000–$60,000 | 3–5 weeks |
| Deck & railing rebuild | existing footprint | $9,000–$22,000 | 1–3 weeks |
| Screened porch / 3-season room | roofed deck base | $30,000–$70,000 | 4–8 weeks |
What you pay depends on how much of the deck you actually build. Re-pouring footings and reframing is a different job than swapping the finish boards and railings on a sound frame. Ranges below are for a standard 16×20 (320 sq ft) deck in Central Massachusetts.
| Scope of work | Pressure-Treated | Composite |
|---|---|---|
| New deck — footings, frame, decking, railings | $9,000–$12,500 | $16,500–$22,500 |
| Full teardown & rebuild (demo + new) | $10,000–$14,000 | $19,000–$26,000 |
| Resurface — new decking + railings (keep frame & footings) | $4,500–$6,500 | $12,000–$17,000 |
| New decking boards only (keep frame + railings) | $3,000–$5,000 | $9,000–$12,500 |
| Frame + footings only (structural, no decking) | $4,000–$6,000 | $4,000–$6,000 |
| Railings only | $1,000–$2,000 | $3,000–$5,000 |
Typical installed cost for a standard single-level deck, and what each material asks of you over its life in New England freeze-thaw winters.
$10,000–$18,000
Lowest upfront cost · staining every 2–3 years · 15–25 year lifespan · can splinter if unmaintained · strong, proven in New England.
$18,000–$35,000
Higher upfront cost · virtually maintenance-free · 25–30+ year lifespan · no splinters, no staining · best long-term value.
$14,000–$26,000
Natural look · annual sealing recommended · 15–20 year lifespan · mid-range cost.
Six things account for most of the spread inside the ranges above:
The building permit from your town's building department. Footings dug and poured to the 48-inch Worcester County frost depth, with the required footing inspection before framing. A ledger flashed with self-adhering membrane and through-bolted to the band joist — never face-screwed to siding. Framing and final inspections, all labor and materials, and standard cleanup. The number we give you is a fixed price in writing — not an estimate that grows.
How much does a deck cost in Massachusetts in 2026?
For the projects we quote across Worcester County, a pressure-treated deck (200–400 sq ft) typically runs $8,000–$18,000 installed. A composite deck (300–500 sq ft, Trex or TimberTech) runs $18,000–$38,000. Multi-level or wraparound decks run $28,000–$60,000. Every Maverick City Builders quote is a fixed price in writing and includes the permit, 48-inch frost footings, labor, materials, and cleanup.
What does a 16x20 composite deck cost in Massachusetts?
A new 16x20 (320 sq ft) composite deck on new footings typically runs $16,500–$22,500 installed in Central Massachusetts. A full teardown and rebuild of an existing deck in composite runs $19,000–$26,000. Resurfacing a sound frame with new composite decking and railings runs $12,000–$17,000.
How much cheaper is a pressure-treated deck than composite?
Roughly half the upfront cost — $8,000–$18,000 for pressure-treated versus $18,000–$38,000 for composite at comparable sizes. The tradeoff is maintenance and lifespan: pressure-treated needs staining every 2–3 years and lasts 15–25 years; capped composite needs no staining and carries 25–30+ year lifespans with 25-year surface warranties.
Does the deck price include the permit and footings?
Yes. Every range on this page includes the building permit, footings dug and poured to the 48-inch Worcester County frost depth, the required footing, framing, and final inspections, labor, materials, and standard cleanup. Maverick City Builders pulls the permit and delivers a fixed-price written quote before work starts.
What makes a deck cost more?
The biggest cost drivers are height off the ground, multi-level or wraparound layouts, railing choice (wood is cheapest; composite, aluminum, then cable or glass climb from there), the number of stair runs, demolition of an existing deck, and sloped lots that add footings. A second-story deck or roofline connection adds $8,000–$18,000 for the extra engineering and structural attachment.
How long does a deck project take in Massachusetts?
Most Worcester County building departments issue residential deck permits in 3–5 weeks. After the permit, a standard pressure-treated deck takes 1–2 weeks to build; composite and multi-level decks run 2–4 weeks. Typical total timeline from first call to final inspection is 6–10 weeks.
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