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Pine Decking cost in Des Moines

How Much Does Pine Decking Cost in Des Moines, Iowa?

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

Pine Decking in Des Moines, Iowa typically costs $24 to $43 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 Des Moines, Iowa

$24 – $43

per sq ft

Prices in Des Moines are 3.0% lower than the national average for pine decking.

National average: $25 – $45 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $20 – $37 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

    $24 – $43 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

    $30 – $54 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 Des Moines

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$11 – $19sq ft
Laborlabor$8.75 – $16sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$2.82 – $5.08sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$1.88 – $3.38sq ft
Prices adjusted for Des Moines local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Des Moines, Iowa

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 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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