Did you know that according to the Cost vs. Value Report for remodeling projects in 2023, outdoor home upgrades top many of the interior improvements listed?
More and more, Kansas City area homeowners, as well as homeowners across the country, are realizing the value of having a custom outdoor living area – both for their own enjoyment and potential added resale value.
Interior home upgrades are all the rage across Social Media. And while upscale kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects are beautiful, they are almost always vanity projects. What's more major interior remodeling projects, like kitchens and baths are much costlier on average than a new deck addition in Kansas City, and they offer lower return on investment. If you are thinking about a major interior upgrade in 2024, Archadeck of Kansas City asks you to first consider upgrading your outdoor living amenities. Building an outdoor space, such as a composite deck, offers a great return on your investment – and will also provide a fantastic space for entertaining and relaxing. Read on before calling home remodeling contractors!
Nix those interior home upgrades for a new composite deck, covered deck, screened porch or sunroom by Archadeck of Kansas City.
Average cost to build a deck in the Kansas City area
It is never easy to quote an actual cost to build a custom outdoor living structure. At Archadeck of Kansas City, our custom decks start at a minimum of $13,000. Per the 2023 Cost vs. Value report, the average investment in a composite deck in the Kansas City area is $26,726, which is approximately $3,200 above the national average. While this is not a direct quote for your new deck, this is a fair representation of the cost you might expect to pay for a deck, which will literally last you for decades of low-maintenance, high-traffic usage. Your deck price could be more or less, depending on the grade of TimberTech AZEK decking used for your project and more than a few other factors.
2019 Cost vs. 2023 Cost to build a composite deck
Back in 2020, we experienced much higher building costs. Materials were much more expensive, and much harder to get. Before that time, in 2019, the average cost to build a composite deck in the Kansas City area was $19,846. The four-year cost increase is $6,880. This is a very good indicator that the best time to build is the moment you consider it. Costs will go up annually, and sometimes there are unexpected materials cost increases throughout a single calendar year.
The cost to build a deck will increase at least on an annual basis.
The size, shape, and height of your deck will dictate more or less cost. If your deck is high off the ground, you will have added costs for a stair and deck railings. We typically use all-welded aluminum deck and porch railings, which are not only strong, but reduce maintenance. However, we offer various railings in many styles to suit your design tastes, as well as your expected maintenance level. Other amenities, such as an outdoor fireplace or pergola will further increase the cost of your deck.
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Leawood KS composite deck and pergola by Archadeck of Kansas City
What is the average cost to build a covered deck in Kansas City?
As with quoting the cost of a new deck outright, quoting the cost to build a covered deck is dependent upon many factors. The height of your covered deck, materials used to build it, type of connection to your home (roof connection vs. wall connection) and added amenities will all influence the final cost of your covered deck. At Archadeck of Kansas City, we have figured a typical low-end and high-end average cost to build a covered deck. A typical 14′×16′ covered deck usually starts at $32,000. Our intricate and informative sales process will work to your advantage, as we will endeavor to help you to choose the best options for your personal usage requirements, as well as the potential for future resale. We will never attempt to up-sell you but will alternately down-sell your materials and amenities to ensure that you are not over-spending for things you do not need or will not use on your covered deck.
Johnson County Kansas covered deck by Archadeck of Kansas City
Your Archadeck of Kansas City sales representative will arrive at your initial consultation with building product samples, a book full of our covered deck and porch projects to show you, and with all the product knowledge you will need to begin to arrive at your final decisions. We will walk your property with you and take measurements. We will offer insight about the size and shape of your porch based on your home’s orientation to your property. We will give you information, such as how much space you should allow for furniture arrangements on your porch.
Lee's Summit covered porch by Archadeck of Kansas City
How much does it cost to build a screen porch in the Kansas City area?
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Archadeck of Kansas City will custom-tailor the design of your porch based on the way you see yourself using the space. We can discuss the benefits of adding screens to your porch design, and fitting it with electricity for a ceiling fan, custom lighting, a TV, and even surround sound. The average cost of a screened porch is $36,000 and up. Most of our porch clients choose screens for the added functionality they provide by further protecting the space from the elements and pests. Screen porches also give you the best of both worlds, it’s your very own transition area where the screen provides a comforting atmosphere, while remaining outside. Many of our screened porches include an outdoor fireplace for use in all or part of three seasons.
Luxurious screened porch design by Archadeck of Kansas City
How much does it cost to build a sunroom in Kansas City?
Determining the cost to build a sunroom is altogether different than a porch or a deck, for our sunrooms are actual room additions. At Archadeck of Kansas City, a custom sunroom design will start around $60,000. Sunrooms will have insulated walls, finished interior floors, such as laminate, wood, or ceramic tile, full electrical, and will include heating and cooling. Archadeck of Kansas City’s sunroom designs facilitate ultimate sunlight entry into the space with large, energy-efficient windows. Building a sunroom onto your home will give you four full seasons of usage, as your space will be climate-controlled. You can enjoy soaking up the sunlight in your sunroom, even in the dead of winter! If you are interested in speaking with us about the cost of a new sunroom for your home, give us a call for more information.
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Leawood KS sunroom with vinyl plank flooring and gas-burning fireplace by Archadeck of Kansas City
Are you ready to discuss the cost of building your new deck, porch, or sunroom in the Kansas City area? Get in touch with our award-winning designers for a design consultation at (913) 851-3325.
