The cost of a new deck is a question about a particular project. Its footprint matters, but so do the proposed materials, level changes, access, finishing, and the work needed around it. An initial budget becomes more useful as those decisions become clear.
The BigDecks price page provides a planning estimate. It is a starting point for discussion, not a written project quote. A written quote confirms the scope and price for the project being proposed in Austin or Central Texas.
Define what the deck needs to include
Begin with the activities the deck should support and the approximate space available. List the furniture you plan to use, the connection to the house, and the route to the yard. Identify any existing deck that needs to be addressed and show it in your project photographs.
Separate essential work from options you would like to consider. A straightforward gathering area and a deck connected to several outdoor features are different scopes. This distinction helps you decide what to prioritize when the quote is prepared, without relying on an advertised price per square foot to answer every question.
Compare the actual deck options
BigDecks focuses on real wood. BigDecks OG 4×12 uses Douglas fir or Western red cedar surface boards, while little g uses 2×10 surface boards in the same species. These names describe the deck surface, not a framing specification that applies to every project. Review the signature options and identify the proportions and appearance you prefer.
Standard Decks are a secondary entry option. Their structure and surface are pressure-treated pine, they use ring-shank nails, and the base is unfinished. Finish can be added à la carte. Do not assume that finish or sanding is included across every deck option; confirm the selected scope in writing.
Ipe and thermally modified boards also appear in the current material collection. If either interests you, ask which specific product is being considered, whether it suits the proposed application, and what availability and finishing decisions need to be confirmed.
Include the site in the budget conversation
Photographs and approximate dimensions are helpful, but they do not resolve every condition. Discuss elevation changes, the relationship to the house, access for the work, and any existing structures. Ask which site questions need an assessment before the scope can be finalized.
If an old deck is involved, clarify whether the proposal concerns a new build, refinishing, or resurfacing with new material and finish. Reuse of an existing structure should follow its evaluation. BigDecks does not offer handyman repairs, so describe the overall project instead of assuming that a list of small fixes fits the service.
Account for a larger outdoor plan
Fencing, a sauna, a cold plunge, a hot tub, an outdoor shower, or landscape and stonework can introduce decisions beyond the deck itself. List these early and ask which belong in the current build. The equipment, location, related work, and responsibilities should be clear before you compare project totals.
For multi-component and site-plan projects, paid Design Assist provides a 3D design and plan. Its fee is credited to the build if the project proceeds. Straightforward builds have no design fee. This distinction lets you understand when design is a separate part of the planning process.
Read quotes for scope, not just totals
Compare the proposed dimensions, materials, finishing, related work, and stated exclusions. Ask how unresolved selections or a change in scope would be handled. Confirm what needs to happen before construction can be scheduled rather than assuming every deck takes the same amount of time.
Share your deck project with photographs, an approximate footprint, and your priorities. That information gives the budget conversation something concrete to address and helps the written quote reflect the space you actually want to build.
Planning a project? Explore BigDecks OG 4×12, estimate your deck, or work through your layout with Design Assist. Material availability, pricing, and site requirements are confirmed for your project.