Deck Replacement Cost: The Homeowner's Full Breakdown

Answer: Plan $9,000–$32,000 for a 320 sq ft deck replacement — HomeScore planning ranges, not quotes. Wood sits lowest, PVC and hardwood highest. Replace when framing, the ledger, or footings are compromised. Resurface only when a professional confirms the structure is sound and code-compliant. Confirm requirements with your local building department. Compare other system costs .

Quick answer: Most U.S. homeowners pay $28–$58 per square foot for a full deck replacement — demolition, framing, decking boards, railings, permits, and labor included. A standard 320 sq ft deck (16×20) runs $9,000–$18,500 for pressure-treated wood , $14,000–$22,000 for composite , and $19,000–$32,000 for PVC or IPE hardwood . Labor is a large share of the bill on every deck, and board-only "resurfacing" is meaningfully cheaper than a full rebuild — but only where a professional confirms the framing, ledger and footings are sound and code-compliant.

This guide is built for one decision: should I replace, resurface, or repair? We cover pricing by material, region, and design complexity, then walk you through the repair-vs-replace decision. If you're pricing a deck as part of a purchase decision, run your inspection report through the Inspection Analyzer first, so a deck line item is read alongside everything else the report flagged.