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16×24 Composite Deck Cost in North Dakota (2026)

A 16×24 composite deck in North Dakota costs about $19,086 turnkey in 2026 ($49.70 per sq. ft.). Here's the itemized breakdown of materials, site prep and labor, using local crew rates.

Deck Materials
$6,829
Composite boards, railing, framing lumber & hardware
= Rows 3–7 below, materials only
Footings & Framing
$6,610
Concrete footings, posts, beams & joists installed
= Rows 1–2 below, installed price
Turnkey Installed Total
$19,086
$49.70 per sq. ft.
Complete deck built by a local licensed crew
= All rows below, installed price
A fair bid from a local builder in North Dakota should land between $17,559 and $20,995. Get 3 quotes, and if one is far outside this range, ask why.

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Itemized cost breakdown

#ItemQuantityMaterialsLaborInstalled
1Concrete footings & post bases12 footings, 12" × 36" deep, 6×6 treated posts12 footings$731$1,014$2,094
2Pressure-treated framing (joists 12" o.c.)25 2×10 joists, doubled 2×10 beams, flashed ledger25 joists + beams$1,735$2,028$4,516
3Standard capped composite decking5.5" boards with picture-frame border922 lf$2,988$1,721$5,651
4Composite railing system36" composite rails, posts & balusters52 lf$2,349$961$3,972
5Stairs5 steps, 4 ft wide, composite treads & risers5 steps$663$370$1,240
6Hidden fasteners & joist tapeDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$471$201$806
7Joist hangers, lags & structural screwsDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$358$0$430
8Permit & inspectionsDetails in the spec sheet🔒 Included in $19 spec sheet$314$0$377
Turnkey total$9,609$6,295$19,086

Prices use 2026 material costs and typical local crew rates. Site work, custom options and material price swings can move your final price.

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Common questions

How much does a 16×24 Composite Deck cost in North Dakota?

About $19,086 fully built by a local crew in 2026, or roughly $6,829 for the materials kit alone. Most fair bids land between $17,559 and $20,995.

What drives the price up or down?

Site prep (slope, soil, driveway access), floor choice, doors and insulation, and local labor rates. Lumber and steel prices also move a few percent a year.

Do I need a permit?

Most counties require a building permit for structures over 200 sq ft. Call your county building department with your size and location before you order materials.

How do I make sure I'm getting a fair quote?

Get at least 3 itemized bids for the same spec. Compare them line by line against this breakdown and ask about anything far above or below it.

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