Cost to Build a Deck in Salt Lake City, UT (2026)
In Salt Lake City a 12×16 ft deck costs about $4,387 in pressure-treated pine and $9,489 in composite, installed — 2% above the US average. Below: local prices by size, footing depth, permits and a calculator priced for Salt Lake City.
Pressure-treated pine
$20–$26 /sq ft
Cedar
$29–$38 /sq ft
Composite
$43–$56 /sq ft
Deck cost calculator for Salt Lake City
Priced with Salt Lake City labour, material and footing-depth factors. Change any input and the estimate updates.
Estimated installed cost
$8,351 – $10,913
192 sq ft · about $49.42/sq ft
- Materials
- $5,848
- Labour
- $3,642
- Footings (30 in deep)
- 3 × about $186
- 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.
Salt Lake City deck cost by size and material
Mid-range installed prices for a standard-height deck attached to the house, with footings at 30 inches. Add railing and stairs in the deck cost calculator.
| Deck size | Pressure-treated pine | Cedar | Composite |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 × 10 ft (100 sq ft) | $2,312 | $3,335 | $4,970 |
| 12 × 12 ft (144 sq ft) | $3,305 | $4,776 | $7,131 |
| 12 × 16 ft (192 sq ft) | $4,387 | $6,349 | $9,489 |
| 16 × 20 ft (320 sq ft) | $7,369 | $10,640 | $15,873 |
| 20 × 20 ft (400 sq ft) | $9,173 | $13,261 | $19,803 |
What makes a deck in Salt Lake City cost what it does
Dry air, strong UV and snowy winters; bench lots slope toward the valley.
Labour here runs 5% above the Utah average, so a pressure-treated 12×16 that averages $4,302 across Utah comes to about $4,387 in Salt Lake City. Dry with strong UV, cold snowy winters and big temperature swings.
Footings
Footings in Salt Lake City go about 30 inches deep, which costs roughly $186 per 12 inch footing installed. A 12×16 deck needs about 3. Size them with the deck footing calculator.
Deck permits in Salt Lake City
Permits are issued by the Salt Lake City Building Services. Footings typically go 30 inches deep; snow load can govern framing on the benches. Typical fees run $150–$500. For the state rules that sit behind the local ones, see deck cost in Utah.
Choosing decking in Salt Lake City
Composite adds about $5,102 to a 12×16 deck here over pressure-treated. UV and freeze-thaw age wood quickly; composite's maintenance savings arrive early. Run the numbers for your deck in the composite vs wood calculator.
Best time to build
May to October.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a deck cost in Salt Lake City?
A 12×16 ft deck in Salt Lake City costs about $4,387 in pressure-treated pine, $6,349 in cedar and $9,489 in composite, installed. That is $20–$26 per square foot for pressure-treated and $43–$56 for composite.
Is building a deck in Salt Lake City more expensive than elsewhere in Utah?
A typical deck in Salt Lake City runs right in line with the Utah average and 2% above the US average, mainly because of local labour rates. Dry air, strong UV and snowy winters; bench lots slope toward the valley.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Salt Lake City?
Permits are issued by the Salt Lake City Building Services. Footings typically go 30 inches deep; snow load can govern framing on the benches. Budget roughly $150–$500 for the permit, more if drawings by a design professional are required.
How deep do deck footings have to be in Salt Lake City?
About 30 inches. Each 12 inch footing at that depth costs roughly $186 installed, and a 12×16 deck needs about 3. Always confirm the required depth with the Salt Lake City Building Services before digging — the footing inspection happens before any concrete goes in.
Should I choose composite or wood for a deck in Salt Lake City?
Composite adds about $5,102 to a 12×16 deck in Salt Lake City but removes staining every two to three years. UV and freeze-thaw age wood quickly; composite's maintenance savings arrive early.
Price the rest of the project
Figures are planning estimates built from national installed prices adjusted for Utah and Salt Lake City labour, materials and footing depth. Get two or three itemised local quotes. Method.