Frequently asked
Parksville Deck Building FAQ
Parksville Deck Builders answers 10 questions Parksville, Nanaimo and Qualicum Beach homeowners ask most, on cost, materials, permits and repairs.
- How much does a new deck cost in Parksville?
- Installed cost runs about $45 to $75 per square foot for pressure-treated wood, $60 to $90 for western red cedar, and $80 to $130 for composite. A basic 100 to 150 square foot deck usually lands between $6,000 and $12,000, and a mid-range 200 to 300 square foot deck between $15,000 and $28,000. We confirm your deck cost after seeing the site.
- What does it cost to replace deck railings?
- Expect $30 to $60 a linear foot for wood railing, $60 to $100 for aluminum picket, $120 to $200 for framed glass, and $200 to $350 or more for frameless glass — all measured to the exact run before we quote.
- Do I need a permit to build a deck in Parksville?
- The City of Parksville publishes a building fee schedule but no public statement on whether a deck itself needs a permit. We confirm every Parksville job directly with the City's building department before we start, and we cover the fee schedule in the permits guide.
- Do I need a permit to build a deck in Nanoose Bay?
- Yes. The Regional District of Nanaimo requires a permit to remodel or construct a deck on rural property in its electoral areas, which includes Nanoose Bay. We pull that permit before any tear-off begins.
- What's the difference between pressure-treated, cedar, composite and vinyl decking?
- Pressure-treated wood is the budget option but is sensitive to wet-coast moisture over time. Western red cedar has natural rot resistance and a local look with moderate upkeep. Composite handles rain and shade moss without rotting for the least maintenance, and vinyl membrane — a sheet-waterproofed surface — is what we use over living space or dry storage below.
- Is re-decking cheaper than building a new deck?
- On existing, sound framing, re-decking runs about $45 to $65 per square foot — close to the $45 to $75 range for a whole new pressure-treated deck, because the framing and footings are already there. You're paying for decking and labour, not a new foundation.
- How much does it cost to repair a rotted deck?
- It depends on the fix. A board swap starts at a $150 to $500 minimum service call, or $15 to $40 per square foot once tear-out and material are counted. Joist and framing work runs $150 to $350 per joist, moving up to $800–$2,500 for a bigger structural fix. Carpenter time alone is billed at $65 to $110 an hour.
- What areas do you build decks in?
- We work across Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay and Nanaimo — the full Regional District of Nanaimo service area.
- Are you insured?
- Yes. We carry $2 million in liability insurance and WorkSafeBC coverage on every job.
- How quickly do you reply to a quote request?
- We reply to every quote request within 24 hours.
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