12x16 Deck Cost

A 12 by 16 foot deck is 192 square feet. In 2026, building one typically costs $4,562 – $14,324 installed, depending mostly on the decking material you choose.

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12x16 deck cost by material

MaterialEstimated installed cost
Pressure-treated pine$4,562 – $11,636
Cedar / redwood$4,754 – $12,212
Composite (Trex, TimberTech)$4,946 – $13,172
PVC / capped polymer$5,522 – $13,364
Exotic hardwood (Ipe)$5,906 – $14,324

Includes decking, framing, labor, railing, a short flight of stairs, and a permit for a ground-level deck. Building it yourself (pressure-treated, materials only) drops to roughly $3,026 – $7,412.

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What goes into the price of a 12x16 deck

  • Material — the single biggest swing, from budget pressure-treated to premium composite or hardwood.
  • Height — a raised or second-story 12x16 deck costs more than a ground-level one.
  • Railing & stairs — included above; removing them lowers the price.
  • Labor vs DIY — labor is often close to half the total.

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