Free deck estimate template
Deck estimate template
Decks are priced per square foot and built on whatever the ground gives you. This template separates the parts you can see from the parts that decide whether it lasts.
From
[Your business name]
[Phone] · [Email] · [License #]
Estimate #
[0001]
Date: [__/__/____]
Prepared for
[Customer name]
[Job address]
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Footings — dig, pour, inspect | 9 | $185.00 | $1,665.00 |
| Framing — pressure treated | 1 | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 |
| Decking — composite, supply and fit (per sq ft) | 320 | $14.00 | $4,480.00 |
| Railing and posts (per linear ft) | 48 | $62.00 | $2,976.00 |
| Stairs — 4 risers | 1 | $780.00 | $780.00 |
| Permit and inspections | 1 | $320.00 | $320.00 |
| Estimated total | $12,621.00 | ||
Terms
- Price assumes standard soil conditions and diggable footings. Rock or high water table quoted separately.
- Permit and inspection included; structural drawings if required by the building department are extra.
- Composite decking carries the manufacturer warranty; framing guaranteed against defects for 2 years.
- Estimate valid 30 days; lumber and composite prices confirmed at order.
Customer signature
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Start using QuoteFlowFootings decide whether the deck lasts
The customer sees decking boards; the inspector sees footings. Undersized or shallow footings are why decks sag, pull away from houses and occasionally collapse. Break footings out as their own line with the count, so the customer can compare your quote against a cheaper one that quietly plans fewer of them.
Composite versus wood is a price conversation, not a quality one
Composite costs substantially more upfront and almost nothing to maintain; pressure treated is cheap now and needs sealing every couple of years. Quote the deck with the material on its own line so the customer can see exactly what the upgrade costs, rather than comparing two totals built on different materials.
Get the permit in the quote
Most decks over a certain height need a permit and inspection, and homeowners routinely do not know. Put it on the estimate as a line. Building without one becomes the homeowner's problem when they sell, and it becomes yours when they find out you never mentioned it.
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