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Pine Decking cost in Chicago

How Much Does Pine Decking Cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Build a new ground-level to elevated pressure-treated pine deck: footings, framing, decking boards and basic railing.

Pine Decking in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $29 to $52 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Pine Decking in Chicago, Illinois

$29 – $52

per sq ft

Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for pine decking.

National average: $25 – $45 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $24 – $44 per sq ft

    5/4 x 6 pressure-treated pine deck boards, 2x8 treated joists at 16 in., concrete footings, 2x2 balusters between 2x4 top and bottom rails

  • Standard

    $29 – $52 per sq ft

    Select 5/4 x 6 treated pine boards, joists at 16 in. with joist tape, 2x2 balusters with 2x6 cap rail

  • Premium

    $36 – $65 per sq ft

    Select kiln-dried treated 5/4 x 6 pine boards, joists at 12 in. with joist tape, 2x2 balusters with 2x6 cap rail and post caps

Cost Breakdown in Chicago

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$12 – $22sq ft
Laborlabor$11 – $20sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$3.21 – $5.78sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$2.14 – $3.85sq ft
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($11.25-$20.25 per square foot)
  • Labor ($8.75-$15.75 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($3.00-$5.40 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($2.00-$3.60 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg

Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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