Under $5,000 · all 20 sizes
Under $5,000 Deck Build
Entry-level professional install or generous DIY. Fits a 10×12 or 12×12 PT deck with simple wood railing + a 3-step stair. The most-searched deck budget bracket.
Recommended: pt · wood rail
Typical builds at this budget
10×12 to 12×12 PT pine deck with wood baluster railing + stair to grade. Pro-installed with permit. About 60% of US single-family deck builds fit this budget at standard sizing.
Budget cuts (if over)
Stick to PT (skip cedar + composite). Use 4×4 posts not 6×6 (smaller tributary). Wood balusters not composite. Skip picture-frame border + premium decking. Take 3 contractor bids — the spread on small decks is 25-40%.
Pick your deck size — see what fits under $5,000
10×8
✓ FitsRecommended spec: $3,064-$5,290
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10×10
✓ FitsRecommended spec: $3,676-$6,310
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12×10
OverRecommended spec: $4,232-$7,220
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12×12
OverRecommended spec: $4,944-$8,400
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14×12
OverRecommended spec: $5,600-$9,470
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16×12
OverRecommended spec: $6,256-$10,540
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16×14
OverRecommended spec: $7,168-$12,040
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20×12
OverRecommended spec: $7,568-$12,680
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16×16
OverRecommended spec: $8,080-$13,540
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20×14
OverRecommended spec: $8,680-$14,500
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24×12
OverRecommended spec: $8,880-$14,820
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20×16
OverRecommended spec: $9,792-$16,320
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20×18
OverRecommended spec: $10,904-$18,140
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24×16
OverRecommended spec: $11,504-$19,100
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20×20
OverRecommended spec: $12,016-$19,960
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24×20
OverRecommended spec: $14,128-$23,380
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24×24
OverRecommended spec: $16,752-$27,660
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30×20
OverRecommended spec: $17,296-$28,510
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30×24
OverRecommended spec: $20,520-$33,750
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30×30
OverRecommended spec: $25,356-$41,610
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