A standard 12x12 deck in Ottawa starts around $3,629 (Silver tier, premium pressure-treated wood, no railings) and reaches $10,930 (Platinum tier, fully-capped PVC). A 16x20 deck ranges from $8,064 (Silver) to $24,288 (Platinum). A 16x24 deck ranges from $9,677 (Silver) to $29,146 (Platinum). All prices include design, materials, labour, frost-line concrete footings, City of Ottawa permits, and a 5-year labour warranty.
Luxury Decking publishes its prices for every standard size at every tier. Most Ottawa deck builders do not. Our per-square-foot rates start at $25 (Silver, pressure-treated wood) and run to $76 (Platinum, fully-capped PVC), well below the $65 to $300 per square foot range published by Ottawa outdoor-structure generalists. We are deck specialists, which keeps material sourcing and crew utilisation tight, and we pass the difference back as price transparency.
Most Ottawa homeowners we work with land between $5,000 and $25,000 for a finished deck with railings and stairs. The three variables that drive pricing are size, material tier, and add-ons. The pricing tables on this page show every standard size at every tier so you can plan around real numbers. For non-standard sizes, run your dimensions through the InstaQuote calculator.
Base build pricing (deck surface and framing only, no railings or steps):
10x10 (100 sqft): Silver $2,520 to $3,220, Gold $4,500 to $5,750, Platinum $5,940 to $7,590. 12x12 (144 sqft): Silver $3,629 to $4,637, Gold $6,480 to $8,280, Platinum $8,554 to $10,930. 12x16 (192 sqft): Silver $4,838 to $6,182, Gold $8,640 to $11,040, Platinum $11,405 to $14,573. 14x16 (224 sqft): Silver $5,645 to $7,213, Gold $10,080 to $12,880, Platinum $13,306 to $16,002. 16x20 (320 sqft): Silver $8,064 to $10,304, Gold $14,400 to $18,400, Platinum $19,008 to $24,288. 16x24 (384 sqft): Silver $9,677 to $12,365, Gold $17,280 to $22,080, Platinum $22,810 to $29,146.
Silver tier (premium pressure-treated wood) ranges from $25 to $32 per square foot. Gold tier (premium composite from Fiberon and TimberTech) ranges from $45 to $58 per square foot. Platinum tier (fully-capped PVC) ranges from $59 to $76 per square foot. The Ottawa market range published by competitor outdoor-structure generalists is $65 to $90 for wood, $90 to $150 for composite, and $150 to $300 for covered structures. Luxury Decking publishes lower because we build decks exclusively.
Silver tier ($28 per square foot base) uses premium kiln-dried pressure-treated southern yellow pine. Best for value-conscious homeowners who want a real wood deck. Lifespan 15 to 25 years with annual maintenance.
Gold tier ($50 per square foot base) uses capped composite from Fiberon and TimberTech. Most popular tier in Ottawa. Wood-grain finish, 25-year fade and stain warranty, no staining required ever. Read the full composite brand comparison.
Platinum tier ($66 per square foot base) uses fully-capped PVC with no wood fibres in the core. Top of the market for surface durability. 30-plus year lifespan, lifetime structural warranty, resists scratches, stains, fades, and Ottawa freeze-thaw cycles.
Composite decking (Gold tier) is the Ottawa favourite. Wood fibres bonded with polymer and capped on all four sides with a hard plastic shell. The cap is what gives composite its scratch resistance, fade resistance, and freeze-thaw durability. PVC decking (Platinum tier) is fully synthetic with no wood fibres anywhere, making it the only material on the market that is truly waterproof. Pressure-treated wood (Silver tier) remains the lowest cost-of-entry option with a 15 to 25 year lifespan when maintained annually.
Pricing is consistent across our Ottawa service area. What changes is the type of deck most homeowners choose based on lot size and home style. Greely and Manotick rural lots support generous footprints from $7,000 to $22,000. Barrhaven and Kanata suburban builds typically run $8,000 to $22,000 with composite Gold or PVC Platinum tiers most common. Orleans, Westboro, and Stittsville projects span $9,000 to $23,000 with neighbourhood-specific style preferences (Orleans focuses on aging-deck replacements, Westboro favours design-forward Platinum builds, Stittsville supports larger composite builds for newer homes).
Every Luxury Decking quote at every tier includes concrete footings to Ottawa frost-line depth (about 4 feet), 16-inch on-centre joist spacing with joist tape, City of Ottawa permit filing where required, site protection during build, cleanup and haul-away, and a 5-year labour warranty (10-year extended option available). See our cement footings guide for technical details.
Aluminum railing $130 per linear foot. Pressure-treated wood railing $60 per linear foot. Glass-panel railing $180 per linear foot. Steps to grade $110 per step. Lattice or composite skirting $20 to $35 per linear foot. Integrated low-voltage LED lighting $250 to $650. Privacy screen panels $400 to $1,200. Pergola (kit-built) $2,500 to $6,500. Example: 12x12 Gold composite deck with aluminum railings on three sides (about 36 linear feet) and three steps totals approximately $12,210.
How much does a 12x12 deck cost in Ottawa? A 12x12 deck ranges from $3,629 (Silver, pressure-treated wood, no railings) to $10,930 (Platinum, fully-capped PVC). With aluminum railings on three sides and three steps, total is $8,500 to $16,000.
How much does a 16x20 deck cost in Ottawa? A 16x20 deck ranges from $8,064 (Silver) to $24,288 (Platinum). With railings and four steps, expect $14,500 to $31,000.
Is a permit required for a deck in Ottawa? Most decks more than 24 inches off the ground require a City of Ottawa building permit ($200 to $400 typical fee). We file the permit on your behalf as part of the standard build.
How long does it take to build a deck in Ottawa? Most decks take 3 to 7 build days once on-site. Total project timeline from contract to completion is typically 4 to 8 weeks during peak season (April to October).
What is the difference between composite and PVC decking in Ottawa? Composite (Gold tier $50 per sqft) is wood fibres bonded with polymer and capped with hard plastic. PVC (Platinum tier $66 per sqft) is fully synthetic with no wood fibres. PVC is more weather-resistant with the cleanest dark colours and the longest lifespan. Composite is the value-best for most builds.
How long is the labour warranty? Every build includes a 5-year labour warranty as standard. A 10-year extended option is available. Manufacturer material warranties run separately (Fiberon composite carries 25-year fade and stain; PVC carries lifetime structural).
How does Luxury Decking pricing compare to other Ottawa builders? Our per-square-foot rates ($25 to $76 depending on tier) are competitive within the Ottawa market and below the market average for outdoor-structure generalists who charge $65 to $300 per sqft. We build decks exclusively, which keeps material sourcing and crew utilisation tight.
Try the InstaQuote calculator for an instant 30-second price across all three tiers. Book a mobile showroom visit for samples brought to your driveway. Or book a free on-site assessment with measurements and a written quote within 48 hours.
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A standard 12x12 deck in Ottawa starts around $3,629 (Silver tier, premium pressure-treated wood, no railings) and reaches $10,930 (Platinum tier, fully-capped PVC). A 16x20 deck ranges from $8,064 (Silver) to $24,288 (Platinum). A 16x24 deck ranges from $9,677 (Silver) to $29,146 (Platinum). All prices include design, materials, labour, frost-line concrete footings, City of Ottawa permits, and a 5-year labour warranty.
Luxury Decking publishes its prices for every standard size at every tier. Most Ottawa deck builders do not. Our per-square-foot rates start at $25 (Silver, pressure-treated wood) and run to $76 (Platinum, fully-capped PVC), well below the $65 to $300 per square foot range published by Ottawa outdoor-structure generalists. We are deck specialists, which keeps material sourcing and crew utilisation tight, and we pass the difference back as price transparency.
Most Ottawa homeowners we work with land between $5,000 and $25,000 for a finished deck with railings and stairs. The three variables that drive pricing are size, material tier, and add-ons. The pricing tables on this page show every standard size at every tier so you can plan around real numbers. For non-standard sizes, run your dimensions through the InstaQuote calculator.
Base build pricing (deck surface and framing only, no railings or steps):
10x10 (100 sqft): Silver $2,520 to $3,220, Gold $4,500 to $5,750, Platinum $5,940 to $7,590. 12x12 (144 sqft): Silver $3,629 to $4,637, Gold $6,480 to $8,280, Platinum $8,554 to $10,930. 12x16 (192 sqft): Silver $4,838 to $6,182, Gold $8,640 to $11,040, Platinum $11,405 to $14,573. 14x16 (224 sqft): Silver $5,645 to $7,213, Gold $10,080 to $12,880, Platinum $13,306 to $16,002. 16x20 (320 sqft): Silver $8,064 to $10,304, Gold $14,400 to $18,400, Platinum $19,008 to $24,288. 16x24 (384 sqft): Silver $9,677 to $12,365, Gold $17,280 to $22,080, Platinum $22,810 to $29,146.
Silver tier (premium pressure-treated wood) ranges from $25 to $32 per square foot. Gold tier (premium composite from Fiberon and TimberTech) ranges from $45 to $58 per square foot. Platinum tier (fully-capped PVC) ranges from $59 to $76 per square foot. The Ottawa market range published by competitor outdoor-structure generalists is $65 to $90 for wood, $90 to $150 for composite, and $150 to $300 for covered structures. Luxury Decking publishes lower because we build decks exclusively.
Silver tier ($28 per square foot base) uses premium kiln-dried pressure-treated southern yellow pine. Best for value-conscious homeowners who want a real wood deck. Lifespan 15 to 25 years with annual maintenance.
Gold tier ($50 per square foot base) uses capped composite from Fiberon and TimberTech. Most popular tier in Ottawa. Wood-grain finish, 25-year fade and stain warranty, no staining required ever. Read the full composite brand comparison.
Platinum tier ($66 per square foot base) uses fully-capped PVC with no wood fibres in the core. Top of the market for surface durability. 30-plus year lifespan, lifetime structural warranty, resists scratches, stains, fades, and Ottawa freeze-thaw cycles.
Composite decking (Gold tier) is the Ottawa favourite. Wood fibres bonded with polymer and capped on all four sides with a hard plastic shell. The cap is what gives composite its scratch resistance, fade resistance, and freeze-thaw durability. PVC decking (Platinum tier) is fully synthetic with no wood fibres anywhere, making it the only material on the market that is truly waterproof. Pressure-treated wood (Silver tier) remains the lowest cost-of-entry option with a 15 to 25 year lifespan when maintained annually.
Pricing is consistent across our Ottawa service area. What changes is the type of deck most homeowners choose based on lot size and home style. Greely and Manotick rural lots support generous footprints from $7,000 to $22,000. Barrhaven and Kanata suburban builds typically run $8,000 to $22,000 with composite Gold or PVC Platinum tiers most common. Orleans, Westboro, and Stittsville projects span $9,000 to $23,000 with neighbourhood-specific style preferences (Orleans focuses on aging-deck replacements, Westboro favours design-forward Platinum builds, Stittsville supports larger composite builds for newer homes).
Every Luxury Decking quote at every tier includes concrete footings to Ottawa frost-line depth (about 4 feet), 16-inch on-centre joist spacing with joist tape, City of Ottawa permit filing where required, site protection during build, cleanup and haul-away, and a 5-year labour warranty (10-year extended option available). See our cement footings guide for technical details.
Aluminum railing $130 per linear foot. Pressure-treated wood railing $60 per linear foot. Glass-panel railing $180 per linear foot. Steps to grade $110 per step. Lattice or composite skirting $20 to $35 per linear foot. Integrated low-voltage LED lighting $250 to $650. Privacy screen panels $400 to $1,200. Pergola (kit-built) $2,500 to $6,500. Example: 12x12 Gold composite deck with aluminum railings on three sides (about 36 linear feet) and three steps totals approximately $12,210.
How much does a 12x12 deck cost in Ottawa? A 12x12 deck ranges from $3,629 (Silver, pressure-treated wood, no railings) to $10,930 (Platinum, fully-capped PVC). With aluminum railings on three sides and three steps, total is $8,500 to $16,000.
How much does a 16x20 deck cost in Ottawa? A 16x20 deck ranges from $8,064 (Silver) to $24,288 (Platinum). With railings and four steps, expect $14,500 to $31,000.
Is a permit required for a deck in Ottawa? Most decks more than 24 inches off the ground require a City of Ottawa building permit ($200 to $400 typical fee). We file the permit on your behalf as part of the standard build.
How long does it take to build a deck in Ottawa? Most decks take 3 to 7 build days once on-site. Total project timeline from contract to completion is typically 4 to 8 weeks during peak season (April to October).
What is the difference between composite and PVC decking in Ottawa? Composite (Gold tier $50 per sqft) is wood fibres bonded with polymer and capped with hard plastic. PVC (Platinum tier $66 per sqft) is fully synthetic with no wood fibres. PVC is more weather-resistant with the cleanest dark colours and the longest lifespan. Composite is the value-best for most builds.
How long is the labour warranty? Every build includes a 5-year labour warranty as standard. A 10-year extended option is available. Manufacturer material warranties run separately (Fiberon composite carries 25-year fade and stain; PVC carries lifetime structural).
How does Luxury Decking pricing compare to other Ottawa builders? Our per-square-foot rates ($25 to $76 depending on tier) are competitive within the Ottawa market and below the market average for outdoor-structure generalists who charge $65 to $300 per sqft. We build decks exclusively, which keeps material sourcing and crew utilisation tight.
Three options. Try the InstaQuote calculator for an instant 30-second price across all three tiers. Book a mobile showroom visit for samples brought to your driveway. Or book a free on-site assessment with measurements and a written quote within 48 hours.
Explore more: InstaQuote Calculator | Composite Decking | Concrete Footings | Best Composite Brands | Custom Deck Builder Ottawa Guide | All Resources