Does the contractor determine the cost by the decking floor space or the structure overall?
Both are factors in costing a deck. Other major variables may include the height of the deck off the ground, whether or not it is a covered deck, the materials chosen, the amount and complexity of stairs and rails, skirting, lighting, wether or not you would like to incorporate utilities - Electrical, Water, Gas, etc for outdoor kitchens or more!
Depending on the size and complexity overall, the substructure required by code may be one of the most costly factors.
Here all real cost in Toronto price.
Average price to build wood deck labor and materials PT wood cost $ 35 -40 per sqf
Cedar wood between $ 40-$45 per sqf
This price include deck building and regular wood railings only. No include footing.
Footings are between $250 each.
Manny
I think that is irrelevant, unless you are coming to be contractor and how does one calculates and conducts his business is just his or hers to know.
Generally price is based overall, stairs, materials, railings, etc.
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