Wood deck cost in Savannah, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $6,600 – $13,200
- Per sq ft
- $22 – $43.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #279
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood deck in the Savannah area: $6,600 to $13,200 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 13% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $21.59 an hour in the Savannah area, 26% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Savannah, GA, standard level
$8,550 to $11,200
About $28.50 to $37 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 38% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $6,850 |
| Labor | $3,250 | $4,200 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $8,550 | $11,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Savannah, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,050 | $8,100 | 61% |
| Labor | $2,500 | $3,750 | $4,950 | 38% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $6,600 | $9,900 | $13,200 | 100% |
Where the Savannah price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Savannah wages are 0.75 times the national level. Labor makes up about 38% of the midpoint estimate (44% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Savannah is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,300 nationally becomes $6,050 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.2: $50 to $140.
Related projects, priced for Savannah
Jobs that often go together with wood deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Savannah wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (−12%) and composite deck lowest (−16%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $10,100 – $20,200 | −16% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $25,400 – $51,100 | −12% |
Who does the work: Savannah trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Savannah the blend is 0.75.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $21.59 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $26.34 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 16.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.12 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.71 and $21.63 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 61.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $650 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $420. That is a swing of roughly 4.2% to 6.5% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Savannah has 198,360 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 116th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $18.51 | $21.59 | $26.34 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $14.71 | $18.12 | $21.63 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
Specs and site conditions that change a Savannah bid
Permit
Deck permits average $50-$150. Many cities skip the permit for small, low, freestanding decks.
Wood species
Pressure-treated pine is the cheapest at $25-$50 per sq ft installed. Ipe runs $50-$70 and bamboo $27-$52 (HomeGuide).
Height and stairs
A second-story deck needs more structure. New stairs run $1,400-$2,600 installed.
How Savannah compares
Of the five closest metros, none is cheaper than Savannah. Columbia comes closest at about $10,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GAthis page | $6,600 – $13,200 | $9,900 | |
| Hilton Head, SC30 miles | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +5% |
| Charleston, SC95 miles | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +5% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $7,200 – $14,400 | $10,800 | +9% |
| Jacksonville, FL135 miles | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +5% |
| Columbia, SC135 miles | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | +3% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $6,900 – $13,800 | $10,400 | +5% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +15% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Savannah ranks #279 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Savannah is 5% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $7,050 – $14,200 | $10,600 | +7% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $7,200 – $14,400 | $10,800 | +9% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | level |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $6,650 – $13,300 | $10,000 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | level |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $6,450 – $13,000 | $9,700 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Savannah against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $7,500 – $15,000 | $11,300 | +14% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $8,550 – $17,100 | $12,800 | +30% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $8,550 – $17,100 | $12,800 | +30% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $6,650 – $13,300 | $10,000 | +1% |
The best months for wood deck in Savannah
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Savannah Intl Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Savannah are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Savannah gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 81 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 6.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 73 | 5.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 69 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 48 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
Cost by quality level and size in Savannah
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Savannah. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x12 (120 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
Basic
$6,600 to $9,250
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,550 to $11,200
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$10,600 to $13,200
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,650 – $3,750 | $3,450 – $4,550 | $4,300 – $5,350 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,200 – $4,450 | $4,150 – $5,450 | $5,100 – $6,400 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,000 – $9,850 | $9,150 – $12,000 | $11,200 – $14,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $8,750 – $12,300 | $11,400 – $14,900 | $14,000 – $17,600 |
Add-ons priced for Savannah
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Savannah, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.75) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add stairs (flat) | $1,200 – $2,250 |
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Wood deck in Savannah: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Savannah?
For 300 sq ft, expect $6,600 to $13,200 in the Savannah area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,550 to $11,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Savannah?
About $22 to $43.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $50.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Savannah or Hilton Head?
Hilton Head is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $10,300, which is 5% more than Savannah ($9,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Savannah?
About 38% at the midpoint, or $3,750 out of $9,900. Materials are 61% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Savannah?
$7,000 to $14,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Savannah?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $140 for fees in the Savannah area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Savannah expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Georgia?
Savannah is 5% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($10,400 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Savannah?
The BLS median is $21.59 an hour in the Savannah area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.51 to $26.34.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Savannah?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,600 to $9,250 and premium work $10,600 to $13,200. Basic means: pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle. Premium means: hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features.
+When is the best time to build a wood deck in Savannah?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add stairs" add in Savannah?
$1,200 to $2,250, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Savannah
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Composite Decking Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020