Cost to Build a Deck in Las Vegas, NV (2026)
In Las Vegas a 12×16 ft deck costs about $4,456 in pressure-treated pine and $9,680 in composite, installed — 6% above the US average. Below: local prices by size, footing depth, permits and a calculator priced for Las Vegas.
Pressure-treated pine
$21–$27 /sq ft
Cedar
$30–$39 /sq ft
Composite
$45–$58 /sq ft
Deck cost calculator for Las Vegas
Priced with Las Vegas labour, material and footing-depth factors. Change any input and the estimate updates.
Estimated installed cost
$8,518 – $11,132
192 sq ft · about $50.42/sq ft
- Materials
- $6,037
- Labour
- $3,643
- Footings (18 in deep)
- 3 × about $148
- Frost-depth adjustment
- −$58
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.
Las Vegas deck cost by size and material
Mid-range installed prices for a standard-height deck attached to the house, with footings at 18 inches. Add railing and stairs in the deck cost calculator.
| Deck size | Pressure-treated pine | Cedar | Composite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 × 10 ft (100 sq ft) | $2,293 | $3,339 | $5,014 |
| 12 × 12 ft (144 sq ft) | $3,327 | $4,834 | $7,246 |
| 12 × 16 ft (192 sq ft) | $4,456 | $6,464 | $9,680 |
| 16 × 20 ft (320 sq ft) | $7,369 | $10,716 | $16,076 |
| 20 × 20 ft (400 sq ft) | $9,249 | $13,434 | $20,133 |
What makes a deck in Las Vegas cost what it does
Extreme summer heat and UV; caliche hardpan under many yards.
Labour here runs right in line with the Nevada average, so a pressure-treated 12×16 that averages $4,485 across Nevada comes to about $4,456 in Las Vegas. Desert sun and heat in the south, cold winters and snow in the north. UV and dryness age wood fast.
Footings
Footings in Las Vegas go about 18 inches deep, which costs roughly $148 per 12 inch footing installed. A 12×16 deck needs about 3. Size them with the deck footing calculator.
Deck permits in Las Vegas
Permits are issued by the City of Las Vegas / Clark County Building Department. Decks need permits and often HOA approval; caliche can require jackhammering footing holes. Typical fees run $200–$600. For the state rules that sit behind the local ones, see deck cost in Nevada.
Choosing decking in Las Vegas
Composite adds about $5,224 to a 12×16 deck here over pressure-treated. UV and heat mean wood needs refinishing very often; a light, heat-mitigating composite lasts. Run the numbers for your deck in the composite vs wood calculator.
Best time to build
October to April in Las Vegas; May to October around Reno.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a deck cost in Las Vegas?
A 12×16 ft deck in Las Vegas costs about $4,456 in pressure-treated pine, $6,464 in cedar and $9,680 in composite, installed. That is $21–$27 per square foot for pressure-treated and $45–$58 for composite.
Is building a deck in Las Vegas more expensive than elsewhere in Nevada?
A typical deck in Las Vegas runs right in line with the Nevada average and 6% above the US average, mainly because of local labour rates. Extreme summer heat and UV; caliche hardpan under many yards.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Las Vegas?
Permits are issued by the City of Las Vegas / Clark County Building Department. Decks need permits and often HOA approval; caliche can require jackhammering footing holes. Budget roughly $200–$600 for the permit, more if drawings by a design professional are required.
How deep do deck footings have to be in Las Vegas?
About 18 inches. Each 12 inch footing at that depth costs roughly $148 installed, and a 12×16 deck needs about 3. Always confirm the required depth with the City of Las Vegas / Clark County Building Department before digging — the footing inspection happens before any concrete goes in.
Should I choose composite or wood for a deck in Las Vegas?
Composite adds about $5,224 to a 12×16 deck in Las Vegas but removes staining every two to three years. UV and heat mean wood needs refinishing very often; a light, heat-mitigating composite lasts.
Price the rest of the project
Figures are planning estimates built from national installed prices adjusted for Nevada and Las Vegas labour, materials and footing depth. Get two or three itemised local quotes. Method.