Cost to Build a Deck in Kansas City, MO (2026)
In Kansas City a 12×16 ft deck costs about $4,339 in pressure-treated pine and $9,331 in composite, installed — right in line with the US average. Below: local prices by size, footing depth, permits and a calculator priced for Kansas City.
Pressure-treated pine
$19–$25 /sq ft
Cedar
$28–$37 /sq ft
Composite
$42–$55 /sq ft
Deck cost calculator for Kansas City
Priced with Kansas City labour, material and footing-depth factors. Change any input and the estimate updates.
Estimated installed cost
$8,211 – $10,731
192 sq ft · about $48.60/sq ft
- Materials
- $5,714
- Labour
- $3,617
- Footings (36 in deep)
- 3 × about $205
- Frost-depth adjustment
- +$115
Mid-range estimate for a rectangular deck attached to the house, with one beam line per 12 ft of depth and footings every 8 ft. Excludes demolition, permits and site work. For railing, stairs and a full line-item breakdown use the main deck cost calculator.
Kansas City deck cost by size and material
Mid-range installed prices for a standard-height deck attached to the house, with footings at 36 inches. Add railing and stairs in the deck cost calculator.
| Deck size | Pressure-treated pine | Cedar | Composite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 × 10 ft (100 sq ft) | $2,315 | $3,315 | $4,915 |
| 12 × 12 ft (144 sq ft) | $3,283 | $4,723 | $7,027 |
| 12 × 16 ft (192 sq ft) | $4,339 | $6,259 | $9,331 |
| 16 × 20 ft (320 sq ft) | $7,347 | $10,547 | $15,667 |
| 20 × 20 ft (400 sq ft) | $9,107 | $13,107 | $19,507 |
What makes a deck in Kansas City cost what it does
Hot summers, cold winters and severe spring storms.
Labour here runs right in line with the Missouri average, so a pressure-treated 12×16 that averages $4,282 across Missouri comes to about $4,339 in Kansas City. Hot, humid summers, cold winters and severe spring storms.
Footings
Footings in Kansas City go about 36 inches deep, which costs roughly $205 per 12 inch footing installed. A 12×16 deck needs about 3. Size them with the deck footing calculator.
Deck permits in Kansas City
Permits are issued by the Kansas City City Planning & Development. Footings typically go 36 inches deep; decks attached to the house need a permit. Typical fees run $150–$450. For the state rules that sit behind the local ones, see deck cost in Missouri.
Choosing decking in Kansas City
Composite adds about $4,992 to a 12×16 deck here over pressure-treated. A mid-cost state where pressure-treated remains the value option. Run the numbers for your deck in the composite vs wood calculator.
Best time to build
April to June and September to November.
Other Missouri cities
- St. Louis — 12×16 composite about $9,344
Frequently asked questions
How much does a deck cost in Kansas City?
A 12×16 ft deck in Kansas City costs about $4,339 in pressure-treated pine, $6,259 in cedar and $9,331 in composite, installed. That is $19–$25 per square foot for pressure-treated and $42–$55 for composite.
Is building a deck in Kansas City more expensive than elsewhere in Missouri?
A typical deck in Kansas City runs right in line with the Missouri average and right in line with the US average, mainly because of local labour rates. Hot summers, cold winters and severe spring storms.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Kansas City?
Permits are issued by the Kansas City City Planning & Development. Footings typically go 36 inches deep; decks attached to the house need a permit. Budget roughly $150–$450 for the permit, more if drawings by a design professional are required.
How deep do deck footings have to be in Kansas City?
About 36 inches. Each 12 inch footing at that depth costs roughly $205 installed, and a 12×16 deck needs about 3. Always confirm the required depth with the Kansas City City Planning & Development before digging — the footing inspection happens before any concrete goes in.
Should I choose composite or wood for a deck in Kansas City?
Composite adds about $4,992 to a 12×16 deck in Kansas City but removes staining every two to three years. A mid-cost state where pressure-treated remains the value option.
Price the rest of the project
Figures are planning estimates built from national installed prices adjusted for Missouri and Kansas City labour, materials and footing depth. Get two or three itemised local quotes. Method.