What It Costs to Build in Red Deer

Single-structure design (one deck or one fence section). Site plan + 1 full 3D render. Credited at contract signing.

Multi-structure design (deck + pergola, deck + fencing). Full 3D environment render + materials recommendation. Credited at contract signing.

Full outdoor transformation: multiple structures, multiple 3D views, phased build plan, and materials recommendation. Credited at contract signing.

Removal of a single small structure (deck up to 200 sq ft, fence run, or concrete pad). Includes haul-away and disposal.

Larger deck or multiple structures (200-500 sq ft), old concrete, grading, and full site clearance.

Major demolition: large decks, multiple structures, concrete removal, excavation, and full site prep for new build.

Single-tier PT deck (150-280 sq ft) with wood or aluminum railing and engineered footings.

Larger single-tier or two-tier PT deck (280-450 sq ft) with aluminum railing and composite skirting.

Large PT deck (450+ sq ft), two levels, aluminum railing, built-in seating or planters.

Single-tier composite deck (150-280 sq ft) with aluminum railing, engineered footings, and composite skirting.

Larger or two-tier composite deck (280-500 sq ft) with glass or cable railing, built-in planters, or premium fascia.

Large multi-tier or multi-feature deck (500+ sq ft) with premium skirting, integrated lighting, and custom railings.

A single open-roof structure, attached to the house or standing on its own. Cedar or treated timber, sized for a table and chairs underneath.

Wider spans and heavier timber, with shaped beam ends, wiring run for lighting, and privacy screens framed into the posts.

Full custom timber work: multiple bays, deeper spans, integrated screens and lighting, built as part of the deck rather than set on top of it.

A single-bay louvred roof you adjust from your phone. Powder-coated frame, integrated gutters, closed tight against rain.

A larger span with screens or glass on one or two sides, lighting built into the frame, and wiring run for a heater.

Multi-bay structures that close into a genuine outdoor room, with full enclosure, heating, lighting, and premium finishes.

8x10 up to 10x12. Treated skids on a compacted gravel base, framed floor, single door and a window, shingled roof.

12x16 up to 12x20. Engineered floor system, double or overhead door, a ramp, and siding and shingles ordered to match the house.

12x20 and up on piers or a slab. Insulated, vapour barriered, wired, and finished inside for year-round use.

Up to 100 linear feet. 6 ft cedar privacy fence with posts in concrete below frost line.

100-175 linear feet. Standard residential lot perimeter or full backyard run.

175+ linear feet. Full lot perimeter, acreage sections, or multiple fence runs with gates.

Up to 100 linear feet. 6 ft vinyl privacy fence with aluminum-cored posts set below frost line.

100-175 linear feet. Standard residential lot perimeter or full backyard run.

175+ linear feet. Full lot perimeter with gates and heavy-duty hardware.

Up to 100 linear feet. Composite panel fence to match deck boards. Posts below frost in concrete.

100-175 linear feet. Full backyard run or lot perimeter.

175+ linear feet. Full perimeter with gates and matching composite hardware.

1-2 cedar privacy panels attached to existing deck or pergola. Horizontal slat or board-on-board.

Multi-panel cedar screen system, custom height, with gate or full deck side enclosure.

Elaborate cedar screen system across multiple sides, decorative detailing, or integration with pergola.

1-2 composite privacy panels to match deck board colour. Attached to existing structure.

Multi-panel composite screen system with custom framing and hardware.

Full composite screen enclosure across multiple deck sides, integrated lighting or trim.

Around 150 to 275 sq ft. Sized for a table and chairs or a fire pit circle, on a fully compacted base with drainage under the whole footprint.

Around 275 to 550 sq ft, enough to keep dining and lounging as separate areas. Edge restraint and drainage designed in from the base up.

550 sq ft and up, tying into the deck, steps, and retaining walls so the whole yard reads as one connected surface.

Around 150 to 275 sq ft, dry-set or mortared over a compacted base. Every piece cut and fitted on site.

Around 275 to 550 sq ft. More cutting, tighter joints, and drainage worked into the layout rather than added after.

550 sq ft and up, with intricate cutting, separate zones, and armour stone worked into the edges or grade changes.

Around 150 to 275 sq ft, poured with an exposed aggregate finish and control joints cut to stop random cracking.

Around 275 to 550 sq ft, with the slab graded to shed water away from the house rather than toward it.

550 sq ft and up. Larger pours need more base work underneath, which is where most concrete failures start.

A straight run on level ground, front door to drive or through a side yard. No grade change to work around.

A longer path that has to climb a grade, with a step or three built in, or one that wraps a corner of the house.

A full front-to-back route with several stair sections, curves, and armour stone holding the edges against the grade.

A short run on level ground, each stone set individually into a compacted base that drains.

A longer run that either widens out or climbs a grade with stone steps cut to match.

A long route with several stair sections, tightly fitted cuts, and planted joints between the stones.

Single wall up to 50 sq ft face area. Basic grade change with gravel backfill and drain tile.

Medium wall system (50-150 sq ft) with steps, drainage, and landscape integration.

Large or multi-tier segmental block wall system (150+ sq ft) with geogrid reinforcement.

Single armour stone wall, informal grade change or landscape feature. Machine-placed boulders.

Medium armour stone wall system with multiple runs or taller grade changes.

Large armour stone retaining system with multiple tiers, steps, and drainage.

Small timber wall for garden borders or minor grade changes up to 3 feet.

Medium timber retaining wall with deadmen anchors and proper drainage.

Larger timber wall system or multiple runs across the yard.

Built-in stone or concrete fire pit set into patio or deck surround. Gas or wood-burning.

Stand-alone outdoor fireplace in stone or masonry. Wood-burning with integrated seating surround.

Custom outdoor fireplace under pergola or covered structure. Gas with stone surround and mantlepiece.

Paver surround platform for standard hot tub with access steps and armour stone or paver edging.

Larger paver or flagstone platform with integrated steps, drainage, and privacy screen on one or two sides.

Full paver hot tub environment integrated into a larger patio build with privacy screen, armour stone, and lighting.

Composite surround platform for standard hot tub with steps, skirting, and aluminum railing.

Elevated composite platform with drainage, aluminum railing, and privacy screen integration.

Full composite hot tub environment with pergola, privacy screens, built-in lighting, and integrated deck.

8-16 deck post or step lights with a low-voltage transformer. One zone, timer control.

16-30 lights across deck, steps, and path. Multiple zones, smart app control.

30+ lights across full outdoor environment. Accent, path, deck, and pergola integration. Multi-zone smart system.