Decks & Fences Cost in Charleston SC (2026)
Published local ranges for decks & fences work, gathered 2026-09-09 from company price pages and city cost guides, each with its source and date. Southeastern Renovation is a licensed SC general contractor (CLG.127339); the trade work is performed by licensed subcontractors.
Quick answer: Deck repairs, new decks, restoration and fences have different scopes and units. Compare each published reference by its date, inclusions and location; a square-foot new-deck rate is not a board-repair price. These are third-party planning references, not Southeastern Renovation quotes.
Published ranges by job
| Job | Published range | Source · date |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated pine deck, installed per sq ft | $16 – $19 | HomeBlue, Charleston city page · 2021-12 |
| Composite deck, installed per sq ft | $31 – $33 | HomeBlue, Charleston city page · 2021-12 |
| Custom composite deck, whole project (Mount Pleasant; scope varies) | $35,000 to over $150,000 | Harborview Decks & Exteriors · undated; checked 2026-09-12 |
| A few board replacements added to restoration, not standalone repair | $150 – $400 | Ship Shape Deck Restoration, Charleston · 2026-05 |
| Restoration starting range, softwood per sq ft | $6 – $9 | Ship Shape Deck Restoration, Charleston · 2026-05 |
| Restoration starting range, ipe or garapa per sq ft | $8 – $12 | Ship Shape Deck Restoration, Charleston · 2026-05 |
| Wood privacy fence per linear ft | $25 – $45 | Holy City Fence · undated; checked 2026-09-12 |
| Vinyl fence per linear ft | $35 – $60 | Holy City Fence · undated; checked 2026-09-12 |
Repair and restoration are not new-deck prices
Ship Shape's May 13, 2026 restoration article describes $150–$400 as an added charge when a few boards are replaced before finishing. It does not specify an exact board count or price a standalone structural repair. Its surface restoration starting ranges exclude hand railings and toe kicks; confirm preparation and any stripping separately. See our West Ashley deck repair scope checklist before comparing estimates.
The HomeBlue figures are historical December 2021 new-build references, not current repair budgets. Harborview describes different custom project scopes, from a basic ground-level composite deck to a large elevated deck with additional features. Do not compare those totals with a square-foot rate without matching size and inclusions. Fence references use linear feet and belong in a separate comparison.
What changes the price
How Southeastern Renovation prices decks & fences work
We coordinate scope, schedule and required permit and inspection responsibilities as the general contractor. Licensed trade subcontractors handle work requiring their trade credentials. Fixed-price and cost-plus contracts are both available depending on scope; confirm the agreed work, allowances and exclusions in writing. Our projects include a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Get a decks & fences estimate Tell us the job and the town · start a scope conversationFrequently asked
How much does decks & fences work cost in Charleston Lowcountry? Deck repairs, new decks, restoration and fences have different scopes and units. Compare each published reference by its date, inclusions and location; a square-foot new-deck rate is not a board-repair price. These are third-party planning references, not Southeastern Renovation quotes.
Is this a Southeastern Renovation price? No. It is what local companies and cost guides publish; call for a price on your job.
Who pulls the permit? Permit requirements and the responsible applicant depend on the work and jurisdiction. We identify those responsibilities in the project scope and coordinate required inspections; licensed trade subcontractors handle work requiring their trade credentials.
See also: our decks & fences division and the cost guide hub.
Common Questions
How much does decks & fences work cost in Charleston Lowcountry?
Deck repairs, new decks, restoration and fences have different scopes and units. Compare each published reference by its date, inclusions and location; a square-foot new-deck rate is not a board-repair price. These are third-party planning references, not Southeastern Renovation quotes.
What changes a decks & fences price in Charleston Lowcountry?
The scope and quantity come first: affected boards versus the full surface, framing condition, material, access, height, stairs, railings, preparation and finish. Fence estimates also depend on length, height, gates and removal. Ask what each quoted unit includes instead of assuming every contractor includes the same work.
Does Southeastern Renovation do the decks & fences work itself?
Southeastern Renovation is a licensed South Carolina general contractor (CLG.127339). Decks & Fences work is coordinated by us as the general contractor. Licensed trade subcontractors handle work requiring their trade credentials; permit responsibilities depend on the project scope and jurisdiction. Call (843) 718-8177 and we will price your specific job.
Is there a service or dispatch fee?
Ask whether an assessment, travel or minimum job charge applies, what it covers, and whether it is credited to approved work. A published material or installation unit rate does not answer that question.