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Greensboro, NC / Deck

Deck cost in Greensboro, NC

Typical cost: $13,264 (range $8,869 to $17,680)

Typical all-in

$13,264

Job cost plus the local permit fee at this size.

Low
$8,869
Typical
$13,264
High
$17,680

Walking surface only. A 16 by 20 deck is 320 sqft.

Breakdown

Labor (allocated)$6,588
Materials (allocated)$6,588
Job subtotal$13,176
Permit$88
All-in typical$13,264

Labor is adjusted for construction wages in this metro. Materials stay at the national figure. This is an estimate, not a contractor quote.

A typical attached deck we price is 16×20 (320 sf).

A typical deck in Greensboro, NC is about $13,264, including a permit fee of $88.

What we assumed

We price Deck in Greensboro, NC at 16×20 = 320 sf.

When a published schedule is a valuation formula, the documented assumed valuation is $12,000 typical ($8,000 low, $19,200 high); not a city-assessed value. Mid-range 2026 job band for a typical 16×20 attached deck.

The official typical permit fee is $88. Full detail is in the calculation note on this page.

Cost details

Cost by size

SizeAll-in typicalPermit
200 sf$8,323$88
16×20 = 320 sf (typical)$13,264$88
400 sf$16,558$88

All-in at this size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.

What moves the price

What changes the total

  • Size is the deck surface area. The size table lists the low, typical, and high.
  • Labor for Deck in Greensboro, NC is adjusted for local construction wages.
  • The permit fee on the typical job is $88. The permit section on this page has the schedule detail.

Compare deck across metros

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
CityAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Charlotte, NC$13,704$182.41Open
Seattle, WA$17,907$1,059Open
Denver, CO$14,933$172.50Open
Nashville, TN$13,843$91Open
Atlanta, GA$13,855$175Open
Austin, TX$14,041$577.39Open
Phoenix, AZ$14,585$646Open
Tucson, AZ$13,657$337.49Open
Portland, OR$16,332$102.69Open
Raleigh, NC$13,784$248Open
Tacoma, WA$17,369$521Open
St. Louis, MO$15,467$145Open

Other home projects in Greensboro, NC

All-in at the typical job size, adjusted for local wages. The permit is the city fee when the schedule lists one.
JobAll-in typicalPermitOpen
Roof replacement$8,714$0Open
HVAC replacement$7,203$85Open
Deck$13,264$88This page
Kitchen remodel$28,897$157Open

Questions about this estimate

How much does deck cost in Greensboro, NC?
Typical all-in is about $13,264. The official local permit fee of $88 is included in the all-in.
Is a permit required for Deck in Greensboro, NC?
Yes. City of Greensboro Development Services / Engineering and Inspections requires a permit for a typical Deck in Greensboro, NC. The typical listed fee is $88. City of Greensboro.
What is included in this Deck estimate for Greensboro, NC?
The estimate is labor adjusted for local wages in Greensboro, NC, plus materials at the national figure, at the typical size in the table above. The official typical permit fee of $88 is included in the all-in typical.
Why might the Greensboro permit fee differ from this typical figure?
The official Greensboro, NC fee comes from City of Greensboro building / mechanical permit fee schedules (Development Services) (valuation). City of Greensboro building / mechanical permit fee schedules (Development Services; retrieved 2026-09-01). Site conditions, extras not in the typical row, and schedule updates can change what you actually pay. Verify with City of Greensboro Development Services / Engineering and Inspections.
How is the typical permit fee calculated for Deck in Greensboro, NC?
The official typical permit fee is $88. Full detail is in the calculation note on this page.
What project value is this Deck permit fee based on in Greensboro, NC?
Project values used only for the permit formula (not your total cost): low $8,000, typical $12,000, high $19,200.

Permit in Greensboro

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

City of Greensboro Development Services / Engineering and Inspections lists a typical permit fee of $88 for this Deck in Greensboro, NC (range $85 to $112). Source: City of Greensboro building / mechanical permit fee schedules (Development Services).

City of Greensboro. Residential alterations and additions column. $85 through $11,000 then $3 per additional $1,000 (construction cost rounded up to the next $1,000). $10 state-licensed-contractor add-on is not stacked.

City of Greensboro building / mechanical permit fee schedules (Development Services; retrieved 2026-09-01). This row is City of Greensboro, not High Point and not Guilford County. A permit is required for a typical deck. The fee follows the residential alterations and additions column, which prices construction cost. The official fee band is $85.00 low, $88.00 typical, and $112.00 high ($85.00 / $88.00 / $112.00). The official typical project value is $12,000. Listed construction costs are $8,000 low, $12,000 typical, and $19,200 high. The $85 floor covers construction cost through $11,000. Above $11,000, add $3 per $1,000 of construction cost ($3 per additional $1,000), and round that cost up to the next $1,000 before counting the steps. Walk the typical job first. Typical $12,000 is already an exact thousand and is $1,000 over $11,000, so the step count is 1. $85 + $3 x 1 ($12,000 - $11,000) = $85 + $3 = $88.00. That $88.00 is the official typical fee. Low $8,000 is still through $11,000, so it stays on the $85 floor and the official low fee is $85.00. No $3 step is added at $8,000. High $19,200 is not an exact thousand. It rounds up to the next $1,000, which is $20,000. The amount above $11,000 is then $20,000 - $11,000 = $9,000, which is 9 steps. $85 + $3 x 9 ($20,000 - $11,000) = $85 + $27 = $112.00. That $112.00 is the official high fee. The $88.00 typical is not added on top of the $85.00 low, and the $112.00 high is not added on top of the $88.00 typical. In short, the band is the $85 floor, then $88 / $112 at the typical and high construction costs. A 16x20 deck is 320 square feet. That typical-job size, and the 200 and 400 square foot comparison sizes, do not change this valuation table. Deck square footage drives the installed-job cost model. It does not change the permit line; valuation does. The $10 state-licensed-contractor add-on is not stacked on these listed totals. This note does not invent a fee beyond the official $85.00 / $88.00 / $112.00 totals.

Assumed project value

These are the official valuations used when the schedule scales with project value. Not a quote.
BandAssumed project value
Low$8,000
Typical$12,000
High$19,200

Process

Does a typical Deck in Greensboro, NC need a permit?
A typical Deck in Greensboro, NC is listed as requiring a permit. City of Greensboro.
Who issues the permit in Greensboro, NC, and where do I apply?
City of Greensboro Development Services / Engineering and Inspections issues permits for Deck in Greensboro, NC. Apply at https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/engineering-inspections/developers-contractors/permits-fees-and-procedures.

Schedule FAQ

Which official schedule is this Deck fee based on in Greensboro, NC?
The official typical for Deck in Greensboro, NC cites City of Greensboro building / mechanical permit fee schedules (Development Services) (retrieved Sep 1, 2026). Fee model: valuation.
What local fee-schedule notes are on file for Deck in Greensboro, NC?
Minimum permit $85. Residential alterations/additions $85 through $11,000 then $3 per additional $1,000 through $50,000; $202 plus $2 per $1,000 over $50,000 through $100,000.
Why does the Deck permit fee in Greensboro, NC show a low-to-high range?
Listed permit fees for Deck in Greensboro, NC span $85 to $112, with a typical of $88. City of Greensboro building / mechanical permit fee schedules (Development Services; retrieved 2026-09-01).

Citations

  1. How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck? [2026 Data] Retrieved Aug 13, 2026. Average $8,316; $4,340–$12,652; $30–$60/sf; labor $15–$35/sf.
  2. City of Greensboro building / mechanical permit fee schedules (Development Services) Retrieved Sep 1, 2026.
  3. BLS OEWS construction wages – Greensboro-High Point, NC BLS OEWS construction-and-extraction mean hourly wage / national same vintage, applied to the labor share only. Not a city-specific bid survey.

Cite this page

Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026

CostInMyCity. "Deck cost in Greensboro, NC." https://costinmycity.com/cost/deck/greensboro-nc/. Fee schedule retrieved Sep 1, 2026. Source: City of Greensboro building / mechanical permit fee schedules (Development Services).

City of Greensboro building / mechanical permit fee schedules (Development Services)

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