Basic
$24 – $49 per sq ft
Construction-common redwood 2x6 deck boards face-screwed, treated framing, redwood railing with 2x2 balusters and 2x4 top rail
How Much Does Redwood Decking Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Build a new attached redwood deck (framing, redwood deck boards, basic railing and labor), per sq ft of deck surface.
Redwood Decking in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $29 to $58 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Redwood Decking in Chicago, Illinois
$29 – $58
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for redwood decking.
National average: $25 – $50 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$29 – $58 per sq ft
Construction-heart redwood 2x6 boards with coated screws, treated framing, redwood railing with 2x2 balusters and a 2x6 flat cap
Premium
$36 – $72 per sq ft
Construction-heart redwood with hidden fasteners and a picture-frame border, treated framing, redwood railing with a 2x6 flat cap
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $12 – $24 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $11 – $23 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $3.21 – $6.42 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $2.14 – $4.28 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($11.25-$22.50 per square foot)
- Labor ($8.75-$17.50 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($25-$50 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($25-$50 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Redwood Decking, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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