What will my deck cost?
Materials at Kitchener store prices for treated wood, cedar and composite, side by side, and what a builder would charge. Free, no account.
About 192 sq ft, with stairs, picket railing
- Treated woodBrown pressure-treated pine$2,300–$3,600materials$9,700–$22,000if a builder does it
- CedarWestern red cedar boards on a treated frame; railing priced as treated wood (cedar railing costs more)$2,500–$3,900materials$11,600–$24,900if a builder does it
- CompositeCapped composite boards on a treated frame$4,300–$10,600materials$13,500–$26,800if a builder does it
Kitchener needs a building permit for this deck. City fee: $95 flat fee, paid to the City.
Materials at Kitchener store shelf prices, 8 October 2026, before HST. Builder prices are a ballpark from Ontario price guides, not a quote. Not counted: cedar trim.Good to know
Why a range and not one price?
Prices move with the exact boards, fasteners and hardware you pick, and how much waste your layout makes. The free design gives you the itemized list for your exact deck.
Does this include the permit?
No. The City’s permit fee is separate and paid to the City when you apply. In Kitchener a deck permit is $95.
Is the builder price a quote?
No. It’s a ballpark for a typical Ontario builder, labour and materials together. Real quotes depend on your yard, access and the builder.
What does Gablebird charge?
Designing, the material list and the permit answer are free. When you’re ready to apply, the permit drawings and filled City forms are $79 for the project, with new drawings free if the City asks for changes.
Find out if you need a permit.
Pick your project, add your address and see your design and permit answer. Free, no card.