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Deck builders in Miami Beach, FL

204 licensed deck contractors in Miami Beach, sourced from the official Florida license record and ranked by distance. Compare credentials, see local deck costs, and verify any license in one click. Free, no signup, no lead forms.

204 licensed1 deck specialistsLicense-verifiedVerified June 2026
204·Licensed builders
1·Deck specialists
$16,192+·Typical deck cost
1-click·Verify license
Quick answer

Who are the best deck builders in Miami Beach, FL?

There are 204 licensed deck-capable contractors in Miami Beach, including 1 deck specialists, all on the Florida state license record. Browse them below ranked by distance, check each license, and compare before you hire. A typical composite deck here runs ~$16,192–$22,080.
Licensed builders
204
Composite, installed
$51–69/sq ft
Labor index
0.92× national

Miami Beach deck-builder snapshot (as of June 2026): 204 licensed deck-capable contractors · 1 deck specialist · mid-range composite ≈ $51–$69/sq ft installed · Florida labor index 0.92× national.

Source: official Florida contractor-license record, processed by DeckMath June 2026. See our data sources & methodology.

Licensed deck builders in Miami Beach

Showing the closest 60 of 204 licensed Miami Beach contractors. Search by your exact ZIP to narrow by distance.

Building a deck in Miami Beach?

Florida labor runs 0.92× national; permit fees and frost depth (0″) follow Florida rules. FL hurricane requirements — check local code for uplift connectors. Permit fees $200-400.

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Disclaimer: DeckMath independently lists contractors from the public Florida license record and does not endorse, employ, vet, or guarantee any contractor. License status reflects the most recent public data we processed and may have changed. Always verify the license, insurance, and references directly before hiring.

Local cost guide

How much does a deck cost in Miami Beach?

Installed price per square foot by material, adjusted for local labor. A standard 16×20 ft (320 sq ft) build multiplies these by area — run the deck cost calculator for a figure tailored to your exact size, railing, and stairs.

Pressure-treated pine deck boards, the most affordable decking material

Pressure-treated wood

$28–$41/ sq ft installed

Lowest upfront cost; budget for sealing every 1–2 years.

Natural western red cedar deck boards with visible grain

Cedar & redwood

$35–$51/ sq ft installed

Warm natural grain; periodic staining keeps it from greying.

Capped composite deck boards in a wood-tone finish

Composite

$51–$69/ sq ft installed

Low-maintenance with 25-year warranties — Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon.

Capped cellular PVC deck boards, fully synthetic and moisture-proof

PVC & capped polymer

$55–$78/ sq ft installed

Best moisture and stain resistance; lightest long-term upkeep.

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The hiring playbook

How to choose a deck builder in Miami Beach

Four checks, in order, turn a long list of contractors into a short list you can trust. Work through them before you sign anything.

Step 01

Verify the license is active

Every builder on DeckMath links straight to the official Florida license record. Confirm the number is active and matches the legal business name before you discuss anything else.

Step 02

Confirm insurance and bonding

Ask for current general-liability and workers'-comp certificates. Florida licensing requires a bond, but it is the insurance that protects your property and the crew on your job.

Step 03

Read reviews and call references

Look past the star average — ask past clients about the timeline, the daily clean-up, and how change-orders were priced. Drive by a finished deck from the last year if you can.

Step 04

Get the full scope in writing

A detailed contract — scope, materials named by brand, payment schedule, and firm start/finish dates — protects both sides. Never pay the full amount before work begins.

Florida deck permits, code & climate

Permits

FL hurricane requirements — check local code for uplift connectors. Permit fees $200-400.

Frost depth

Footings must reach below the 0″ frost line. A pro sizes piers to that depth — verify it with the ledger & framing guides.

Code baseline

Florida builds to the IRC 2021 deck provisions — guard height, joist span, and footing size all get inspected. Every DeckMath calculator bakes these limits in.

Before you sign

8 questions to ask before you hire

Print this list and bring it to every quote. The answers reveal who runs a real, insured, code-aware operation — and who doesn't.

  • Is your Florida contractor license active, and which class does it cover?
  • Do you carry general-liability and workers'-compensation insurance?
  • Will you pull the deck permit, or is that my responsibility?
  • Which composite or wood brands do you install, and why those?
  • How do you flash the ledger board and size footings for our frost depth?
  • Can you share two or three references from decks you built this past year?
  • What is your written labor warranty, separate from the material warranty?
  • What is the payment schedule, and what milestone triggers each payment?

Free deck calculators

Plan your deck while you compare builders

Deck Cost Calculator

Full project estimate by size, material & region.

Composite Deck Cost

Capped-composite pricing, installed.

Deck Material Calculator

Boards, joists, screws & waste factor.

Trex vs TimberTech

Compare the two top composite brands.

Trex Deck Calculator

Trex Transcend, Enhance & Signature lines.

Deck Labor Cost

What the install labor alone should run.

Deck builders in nearby Florida cities

Looking a little wider? Browse licensed deck contractors in other Florida cities.

Miami(4312)Tampa(2076)Naples(1967)Jacksonville(1771)Orlando(1591)Fort Myers(1249)Sarasota(1180)Cape Coral(1093)Boca Raton(937)Fort Lauderdale(831)All Florida cities

Know your number before you call a Miami Beach builder

Run a free, IRC-aware estimate for your exact size and material — then compare quotes from the licensed contractors above with confidence.

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