Basic
$20 – $25 per sq ft
Open-gap powder-coated aluminum deck planks in a standard solid color, textured slip-resistant finish, fastened with clips
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How Much Does Install Aluminum Decking Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?
Install Aluminum Decking: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Aluminum Decking in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $24 to $29 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Aluminum Decking in Des Moines, Iowa
$24 – $29
per sq ftPrices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for install aluminum decking.
National average: $25 – $30 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$24 – $29 per sq ft
Powder-coated aluminum planks in a wider color range, textured slip-resistant finish, hidden clip fastening, matching end caps
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$30 – $36 per sq ft
Interlocking watertight aluminum planks with a wood-grain powder-coat finish, hidden fastening, matching fascia and end trim
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Cost Breakdown in Des Moines
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $10 – $13 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $8.60 – $11 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.77 – $3.40 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.85 – $2.27 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($11.06-$13.57 per square foot)
- Labor ($8.60-$10.56 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($24.58-$30.16 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($24.58-$30.16 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costsAt national average
Labor costs in Des Moines run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Aluminum Decking, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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