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Terrace / Deck Construction Cost Estimate — 30 m²

30 m² 18 work items 5 sections Toronto, Canada

About This Project

Cost estimate for building a 30 m² outdoor terrace or deck. Includes substructure (concrete footings or adjustable pedestals), composite or hardwood decking boards, railing system, built-in seating, LED deck lighting, waterproofing membrane (for above-structure terraces), and staircase. Designed for residential outdoor living.

Scope of Works

Preparation (4)Substructure (5)Decking (3)Balustrade & Steps (3)Finishing (3)

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Overview

iKey project metrics at a glance — total cost per m², labor and material shares, and estimated duration
Source: Text Query
C$1,520.28
Cost / m²
30.7%
Labor
46.7%
Materials
42 days
Est. Duration

Work Items

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Project Context

iInput parameters, location adjustment factors, and detection confidence for this estimate
Source
General
30 m² · 16 items
SourceText Query
Work Items16 items · 5 Categories
CurrencyC$ CAD
LanguageEnglish
Date05 Apr 2026
Terrace / Deck Construction 30 m² Toronto Canada
Cost / m²
C$1,520.28
30 m²
Est. Duration
1 months
42 days
Overhead
15%
C$189,055.02
Direct Costs
2763%
C$1,260,366.76
Location
Toronto, Canada
Americas
×1.07
Estimate Overview
C$45,608.48
C$1,520.28 / m² · 1 months (42 days)
Labor 31% Materials 47% Equipment 2% Overhead 415% Profit 318%
Contingency (P80)
+8%
C$3,831.11
Budget (P80)
C$49,439.59
recommended
Resources
50
28 mat · 9 lab · 13 equ
Overhead + Profit
415% + 318%
C$333,997.21
Pricing Methodology
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City Adjustment
🏛 Toronto, Canada
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Prices from a professional construction database (55,719 items), adjusted to your city using construction-specific Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). Coefficients can be manually adjusted.
Detection Confidence
50%

Cost Breakdown

iHow the total cost is distributed: labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit margins
C$1,260,366.76Direct Cost
Labor (31%)C$14,019.46
Materials (47%)C$21,315.79
Equipment (2%)C$718.87
Overhead (415%)C$189,055.02
Profit (318%)C$144,942.19
Cost / m²
LaborC$467.32
MaterialsC$710.53
EquipmentC$23.96
OverheadC$6,301.83
ProfitC$4,831.41
Grand TotalC$1,520.28
Materials / Labor
1.52
Direct Cost %
2763.4%
16 work items across 5 categories, 50 resources

Cost Flow

5iVisual flow of the total budget through work categories, showing proportional cost distribution
Total CostC$45,608.48Decking: C$791.66 (1.7%)Finishing: C$5,872.95 (12.9%)Preparation: C$21,155.58 (46.4%)Substructure: C$1,559,118.84 (3418.5%)Balustrade & Steps: C$7,424.95 (16.3%)Decking1.7%Finishing12.9%Preparation46.4%Substructure3418.5%Balustrade & Steps16.3%
  • Complete BOQ: 18 work items for Terrace / Deck Construction

Categories

5iCost distribution by work category — earthwork, structure, facade, MEP, finishes, etc.
CategoryCostCost / m²Share
DeckingC$791.66C$26.391.7%
FinishingC$5,872.95C$195.7612.9%
PreparationC$21,155.58C$705.1946.4%
SubstructureC$1,559,118.84C$51,970.633418.5%
Balustrade & StepsC$7,424.95C$247.5016.3%

Top Items

DescriptionTotal
Replacement: Compact toiletsC$18,162.33
Installation of frames made of wooden posts and metal t…C$7,086.14
Installation of wooden posts under beams or joistsC$5,649.82
Linear LED lighting fixture, uncontrolled: when accessi…C$5,161.70
Repairing a soft roofing membrane using an infrared hea…C$2,898.60

What-If Scenarios

iExplore how changes in material, labor, or equipment costs affect the total project budget
Optimistic (-10%)
C$41,047.63
↓ C$4,560.85 savings
Labor -10% · Materials -10% · Equipment -10%
Base Estimate
C$45,608.48
Deterministic
Labor ×1.00 · Materials ×1.00 · Equipment ×1.00
Pessimistic (+15%)
C$52,449.75
↑ C$6,841.27 increase
Labor +15% · Materials +15% · Equipment +15%
Custom Scenario: Adjust cost components
Labor 0%
Materials 0%
Equipment 0%
Custom Scenario Total Cost
C$45,608.48

Project Schedule

≈1 monthsiProject timeline with critical path method (CPM), Gantt chart, and resource allocation
1
months
42
days
8
phases
2
Critical Path
6
Peak workers
512
Labor Hours
M1 M2 Crew/Float Site Preparation Site Preparation: 8d, Crew 2, Float 26d 8d 2 / 26d Earthworks Earthworks: 8d, Crew 2, Float 26d 8d 2 / 26d Structural Framework Structural Framework: 27d, Crew 2, Float 0d 27d 2 / - Waterproofing and Sea… Waterproofing and Sealants: 8d, Crew 2, Float 7d 8d 2 / 7d Roofing Roofing: 15d, Crew 2, Float 0d 15d 2 / - Facade & Exterior Facade & Exterior: 8d, Crew 2, Float 16d 8d 2 / 16d MEP Rough-in MEP Rough-in: 8d, Crew 2, Float 25d 8d 2 / 25d Testing and Commissio… Testing and Commissioning: 8d, Crew 2, Float 34d 8d 2 / 34d Workers 46K 50% (16d)
Site PreparationEarthworksStructural FrameworkWaterproofing and SealantsRoofingFacade & ExteriorMEP Rough-inTesting and CommissioningCumulative Cost
Labor Hours by Phase
Structural Framework
285 hours
Roofing
151 hours
Waterproofing and Se
58 hours
Site Preparation
50 hours
Testing and Commissi
50 hours
MEP Rough-in
12 hours
Facade & Exterior
7 hours
Earthworks
0 hours

Monthly Cash Flow

2 monthsiMonthly cost distribution and cumulative S-curve showing how project spending builds over time
87%
M1
100%
M2
MonthdaysMonthly Cost%Cumulative%
M11–30C$39,667.5087.0%C$39,667.5087%
M231–42C$5,940.9813.0%C$45,608.48100%

Daily Cash Flow

6 weeks
3%
D1
15%
D5
27%
D9
39%
D13
52%
D17
64%
D21
76%
D25
85%
D29
92%
D33
96%
D37
99%
D41
100%
D42
WeekdaysWeekly Cost%Cumulative%
W1D1–D7C$9,469.1020.8%C$9,469.1021%
W2D8–D14C$9,928.6221.8%C$19,397.7343%
W3D15–D21C$9,850.7921.6%C$29,248.5264%
W4D22–D28C$9,006.1019.7%C$38,254.6284%
W5D29–D35C$4,945.0710.8%C$43,199.6995%
W6D36–D42C$2,408.795.3%C$45,608.48100%

Line Items

16 itemsiDetailed work items grouped by category with quantities, unit prices, and resource breakdown
Preparation 3 items C$21,080.91
#CodeDescriptionQtyUnitUnit PriceTotal
1KAME_KAME_KAKAME_KAMECON
Soil excavation using single-bucket electric dragline excavators with a bucket capacity of: 15 m3, soil group 1
2.0
2 m³(Preparation)
m3C$7.90C$19.98
C$15.80 +15% C$2.37 +10% C$1.82
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 10.00hrsC$39.77C$0.13
Bulldozers, power 79 kW (108 hp)0.00Machine hoursC$50.28C$0.16
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.00Machine hoursC$28.00C$0.10
Single-bucket electric walking excavators with dragline working equipment, bucket capacity 15 m30.00Machine hoursC$4,705.18C$15.06
Personnel: 3 man-hours/machine-hours0.00Machine hoursC$108.62C$0.35
2NESA_KAME_KAKANE_MERIReplacement: Compact toilets32.0
32 m²(Preparation)
pcsC$448.67C$18,162.33
C$14,357.58 +15% C$2,153.64 +10% C$1,651.12
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 1132.06hrsC$25.88C$3,417.54
Linen thread0.34kgC$287.41C$96.65
Self-tapping steel screws with a semi-circular head and a straight slot, pointed, diameter 6 mm, length 40 mm0.00tC$204,368.41C$653.97
Expanding gypsum-clay cement0.01tC$67,016.79C$429.02
MA-0115 oil paint, mummy, iron minium0.83kgC$191.60C$159.58
Polyvinyl chloride bushings1.28100 pcsC$7,490.12C$9,587.34
Single-mast hoists, load capacity up to 500 kg, lifting height 45 m0.24Machine hoursC$2.42C$0.58
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.24Machine hoursC$12.92C$3.10
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.24Machine hoursC$26.28C$6.31
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.24Machine hoursC$14.54C$3.49
3SAVO_KAME_KARINE_KARI
Repairing a soft roofing membrane using an infrared heater and installing a new covering: in two layers
32.0
32 m²(Preparation)
m2C$71.61C$2,898.60
C$2,291.38 +15% C$343.71 +10% C$263.51
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 157.92hrsC$36.94C$2,139.37
BNK-90/30 petroleum bitumen for roofing0.32tC$250.74C$80.23
RKK-350 roofing felt87.04m2C$0.58C$50.63
Infrared heaters for soft roofs10.56Machine hoursC$2.00C$21.15
Substructure 4 items C$10,438.01
#CodeDescriptionQtyUnitUnit PriceTotal
4NENE_KAME_KAKAPU_KAME
Replacement of reinforced concrete pads at the bottom of channels for pipelines
12.0
12 pcs(Substructure)
pcsC$19.24C$292.01
C$230.83 +15% C$34.63 +10% C$26.55
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 17.20hrsC$21.01C$151.25
Ready-mixed masonry mortar, cement, M1000.12m3C$194.68C$23.36
Mobile cranes, lifting capacity 16 t0.48Machine hoursC$61.88C$29.70
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.48Machine hoursC$17.91C$8.60
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.48Machine hoursC$24.03C$11.53
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.48Machine hoursC$13.33C$6.40
5SAPU_KAME_KAMEKA_KAMEInstallation of wooden posts under beams or joists80.0
80 m(Substructure)
mC$55.83C$5,649.82
C$4,466.26 +15% C$669.94 +10% C$513.62
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 185.84hrsC$29.15C$2,502.30
Forgings from square billets, weight ME.SA-PU.SA kg0.05tC$6,721.93C$322.66
Round coniferous timber, unpeeled, length TO-NE.SA m, diameter 14-24 cm, grade II-III2.71m3C$594.65C$1,612.69
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.56Machine hoursC$32.92C$18.43
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.56Machine hoursC$18.18C$10.18
6RIKA_KARI_KARIME_MEMEm
Reinforcement of rigid crossbars with cantilevered fixing posts and triangular hangers, number of tracks: 2
1.0
1 set(Substructure)
pcsC$1,366.54C$1,728.67
C$1,366.54 +15% C$204.98 +10% C$157.15
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 115.80hrsC$26.15C$413.15
Triangular hot-dip galvanized suspension, length 400 mm, dimensions of the rigid crossbar support of the contact network 450x700 mm2.06pcsC$67.26C$138.55
Earring Sr-PU.SA 0752.06pcsC$9.11C$18.77
Single saddle for earring KS-0082.06pcsC$56.31C$115.99
KS-078 locks0.02100 pcsC$188.62C$3.77
KS-107 hook bolt37.10pcsC$5.56C$206.18
Railcars for operation on a contact network with an insulated mounting platform and a crane unit equipped with removable cradles2.55Machine hoursC$147.48C$376.07
Personnel: 2 man-hours/machine-hour2.55Machine hoursC$36.88C$94.06
7MESA_KALI_KAMESA_KADX
Installation of a wall and corner protection system: Handrail on aluminum profile on plasterboard walls
6.0
6 m(Substructure)
mC$364.63C$2,767.51
C$2,187.75 +15% C$328.16 +10% C$251.59
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 10.70hrsC$30.80C$21.70
Electricity0.14kWhC$1.55C$0.19
Steel frame mounting dowels, diameter 10 mm, length 130 (132) mm1.2610 pcsC$25.32C$31.89
Self-tapping steel screws with a semi-circular head and a cross-shaped slot, drill tip, diameter PU.RI mm, length 16 mm0.25100 pcsC$9.15C$2.29
Polyamide joint protection ring for handrails with a diameter of 50 mm, with an aluminum base RI.RI mm thick, PVC profile thickness 2 mm, outer diameter 56 mm, width 16 mm, thickness 3 mm1.80pcsC$67.89C$122.18
Polyamide bracket for wall mounting a handrail with a diameter of 50 mm with an aluminum base RI.RI mm thick, PVC profile thickness 2 mm, dimensions 75x61x50 mm12.60pcsC$159.46C$2,009.20
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.00Machine hoursC$15.56C$0.01
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.01Machine hoursC$30.74C$0.19
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.01Machine hoursC$17.51C$0.10
Decking 3 items C$791.66
#CodeDescriptionQtyUnitUnit PriceTotal
8MEKA_KAME_KARITO_KAMELaying of decking boards30.0
30 m²(Decking)
mC$12.94C$491.24
C$388.33 +15% C$58.25 +10% C$44.66
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 11.05hrsC$22.93C$24.01
Mobile cranes, lifting capacity 16 t0.02Machine hoursC$66.29C$1.59
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.02Machine hoursC$18.71C$0.45
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.01Machine hoursC$25.74C$0.31
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.01Machine hoursC$13.93C$0.16
Laying of decking boards30.00mC$12.06C$361.81
9NESA_KARI_KAMERI_KAPU
Inspecting repaired heating devices when filling the system with water
1.0
1 set(Decking)
pcsC$5.66C$7.16
C$5.66 +15% C$0.85 +10% C$0.65
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Average workload TO.KA0.24hrsC$23.89C$5.66
10SATO_KAME_KAKANE_KAMEReplacing individual boards of clean exterior wall cladding22.0
22 m(Decking)
mC$10.54C$293.26
C$231.83 +15% C$34.77 +10% C$26.66
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 17.00hrsC$24.56C$172.07
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.04Machine hoursC$25.99C$1.03
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.04Machine hoursC$14.32C$0.56
Replacing individual boards of clean exterior wall cladding22.00mC$2.64C$58.17
Balustrade & Steps 3 items C$7,424.95
#CodeDescriptionQtyUnitUnit PriceTotal
11RILI_KADX_KAKAME_MEKA
Installation of composite railing: when fastening posts with two anchor bolts
15.0
15 m(Balustrade & Steps)
mC$11.81C$224.07
C$177.13 +15% C$26.57 +10% C$20.37
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 15.11hrsC$24.72C$126.24
Anchor bolt with steel friction wedging nut, with external thread M12, diameter 16 mm, length 180 mm19.23pcsC$1.18C$22.60
Two-component adhesive injection compound based on vinyl ester resin for heavy-duty anchor fastenings in concrete, operating temperature from -40 °C to +40 °C0.34lC$76.01C$26.11
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 6 tons, with crane-manipulator, load capacity 4 tons0.03Machine hoursC$43.85C$1.38
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.03Machine hoursC$14.23C$0.45
Mobile piston compressors with electric motor, pressure up to KA.NE MPa (6 atm), capacity up to KA.VOTO m3/min0.50Machine hoursC$0.69C$0.35
12TOSA_KAME_SAPUME_KARI
Installation of frames made of wooden posts and metal top rails made of special profiles (without tightening) in incline
8.0
8 pcs(Balustrade & Steps)
pcsC$700.21C$7,086.14
C$5,601.69 +15% C$840.25 +10% C$644.19
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 129.12hrsC$25.12C$731.45
Mine props made of coniferous wood (pine, fir), length KA.DX-PU m, diameter 7-24 cm1.44m3C$3,380.76C$4,868.24
Non-tipping mine cars, capacity RI.SA m34.02Machine hoursC$0.50C$2.00
13SADX_KAME_KAMEME_KAMEReplacement of treads and risers in wooden staircases1.0
1 set(Balustrade & Steps)
pcsC$90.71C$114.74
C$90.70 +15% C$13.61 +10% C$10.43
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Average workload TO.KA3.03hrsC$23.84C$72.23
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.00Machine hoursC$12.66C$0.01
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.01Machine hoursC$25.79C$0.30
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.01Machine hoursC$14.24C$0.17
Replacement of treads and risers in wooden staircases1.00pcsC$17.99C$17.99
Finishing 3 items C$5,872.95
#CodeDescriptionQtyUnitUnit PriceTotal
14NESA_KAME_KAMEPU_KASA
Filling of cast iron sewer pipe sockets with cement cutting and removal of strands with a diameter of: 100 mm
1.0
1 pcs(Finishing)
pcsC$7.73C$9.78
C$7.73 +15% C$1.16 +10% C$0.89
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 10.32hrsC$24.17C$7.73
15KAVO_KARI_TOVORI_KARIm
Linear LED lighting fixture, uncontrolled: when accessing from the roof using climbing equipment
6.0
6 pcs(Finishing)
pcsC$680.07C$5,161.70
C$4,080.39 +15% C$612.06 +10% C$469.25
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
Grade 3 worker53.82hrsC$23.51C$1,265.05
Grade 4 worker53.82hrsC$26.47C$1,424.84
Grade 5 worker35.40hrsC$30.42C$1,076.78
Single-component silicone-based sealant, neutral0.06lC$33.71C$2.02
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons7.92Machine hoursC$25.31C$200.49
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour7.92Machine hoursC$14.04C$111.21
16NENE_KAME_KARIRI_MEDX
Repair of a storm drain with extension of the neck onto support frames: 5 frames
1.0
1 set(Finishing)
pcsC$554.52C$701.47
C$554.52 +15% C$83.18 +10% C$63.77
Labor Materials Equipment
TypeResourceQtyUnitUnit PriceCost
2nd grade worker2.49hrsC$19.76C$49.20
Grade 3 worker6.38hrsC$21.57C$137.65
Grade 4 worker0.72hrsC$24.30C$17.50
Portland cement without additives for general construction CEM 0 42.5N0.01tC$29,383.12C$293.71
Forklift trucks, load capacity 3 tons0.05Machine hoursC$21.06C$1.06
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.05Machine hoursC$12.89C$0.64
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tons0.03Machine hoursC$25.96C$0.78
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour0.03Machine hoursC$12.89C$0.39
Mobile screw compressors with internal combustion engines, pressure up to KA.LI MPa (7 atm), capacity up to SA.PU m3/min1.80Machine hoursC$16.75C$30.14
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hour1.80Machine hoursC$12.89C$23.20
Pneumatic jackhammers powered by mobile compressors1.80Machine hoursC$0.14C$0.25
Cost Summary
Direct Cost2763%C$1,260,366.76
Overhead+15%C$189,055.02
Profit+10%C$144,942.19
Grand TotalC$45,608.48

Resource Summary

50 resourcesiAggregated materials, labor, and equipment needed for the entire project
Materials to Order (28)
ResourceUnitQtyUnit PriceCost
Polyvinyl chloride bushings100 pcs1.28C$7,490.11C$9,587.34
Mine props made of coniferous wood (pine, fir), length KA.DX-PU m, diam31.44C$3,380.72C$4,868.24
Polyamide bracket for wall mounting a handrail with a diameter of 50 mpcs12.60C$159.46C$2,009.20
Round coniferous timber, unpeeled, length TO-NE.SA m, diameter 14-24 cm32.71C$594.65C$1,612.69
Self-tapping steel screws with a semi-circular head and a straight slot0.00C$204,365.62C$653.97
Expanding gypsum-clay cementt0.01C$67,034.38C$429.02
Laying of decking boardsm30.00C$12.06C$361.81
Forgings from square billets, weight ME.SA-PU.SA kgt0.05C$6,722.08C$322.66
Portland cement without additives for general construction CEM 0 42.5Nt0.01C$29,371.00C$293.71
KS-107 hook boltpcs37.10C$5.56C$206.18
MA-0115 oil paint, mummy, iron miniumkg0.83C$191.80C$159.58
Triangular hot-dip galvanized suspension, length 400 mm, dimensions ofpcs2.06C$67.26C$138.55
Polyamide joint protection ring for handrails with a diameter of 50 mmpcs1.80C$67.88C$122.18
Single saddle for earring KS-008pcs2.06C$56.31C$115.99
Linen threadkg0.34C$287.65C$96.65
BNK-90/30 petroleum bitumen for roofingt0.32C$250.72C$80.23
Replacing individual boards of clean exterior wall claddingm22.00C$2.64C$58.17
RKK-350 roofing feltm287.04C$0.58C$50.63
Steel frame mounting dowels, diameter 10 mm, length 130 (132) mm10 pcs1.26C$25.31C$31.89
Two-component adhesive injection compound based on vinyl ester resin fl0.34C$76.01C$26.11
Ready-mixed masonry mortar, cement, M100m30.12C$194.67C$23.36
Anchor bolt with steel friction wedging nut, with external thread M12,pcs19.23C$1.18C$22.60
Earring Sr-PU.SA 075pcs2.06C$9.11C$18.77
Replacement of treads and risers in wooden staircasespcs1.00C$17.99C$17.99
KS-078 locks100 pcs0.02C$188.50C$3.77
Self-tapping steel screws with a semi-circular head and a cross-shaped100 pcs0.25C$9.09C$2.29
Single-component silicone-based sealant, neutrall0.06C$33.67C$2.02
ElectricitykWh0.14C$1.38C$0.19
Grand TotalC$21,315.79
Labor Requirements (9)
ResourceUnitQtyUnit PriceCost
Worker Category 1hrs342.13C$28.37C$9,706.94
Grade 4 workerhrs54.54C$26.45C$1,442.34
Grade 3 workerhrs60.20C$23.30C$1,402.70
Grade 5 workerhrs35.40C$30.42C$1,076.78
Personnel: 1 person-hour/machine-hourMachine hours11.93C$14.19C$169.22
Personnel: 2 man-hours/machine-hourMachine hours2.55C$36.89C$94.06
Average workload TO.KAhrs3.27C$23.84C$77.89
2nd grade workerhrs2.49C$19.76C$49.20
Personnel: 3 man-hours/machine-hoursMachine hours0.00C$109.38C$0.35
Grand TotalC$14,019.48
Equipment Requirements (13)
ResourceUnitQtyUnit PriceCost
Railcars for operation on a contact network with an insulated mountingMachine hours2.55C$147.48C$376.07
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 5 tonsMachine hours9.30C$25.74C$239.37
Mobile cranes, lifting capacity 16 tMachine hours0.50C$62.08C$31.29
Mobile screw compressors with internal combustion engines, pressure upMachine hours1.80C$16.74C$30.14
Infrared heaters for soft roofsMachine hours10.56C$2.00C$21.15
Single-bucket electric walking excavators with dragline working equipmMachine hours0.00C$4,706.25C$15.06
Non-tipping mine cars, capacity RI.SA m3Machine hours4.02C$0.50C$2.00
Flatbed trucks, load capacity up to 6 tons, with crane-manipulator, loMachine hours0.03C$43.81C$1.38
Forklift trucks, load capacity 3 tonsMachine hours0.05C$21.20C$1.06
Single-mast hoists, load capacity up to 500 kg, lifting height 45 mMachine hours0.24C$2.42C$0.58
Mobile piston compressors with electric motor, pressure up to KA.NE MPMachine hours0.50C$0.70C$0.35
Pneumatic jackhammers powered by mobile compressorsMachine hours1.80C$0.14C$0.25
Bulldozers, power 79 kW (108 hp)Machine hours0.00C$50.00C$0.16
Grand TotalC$718.86

Material Alternatives

iAlternative materials with approximate price difference. Percentages show material cost change relative to the current specification.
Reinforcement of rigid crossbars with cantilevered fixiC$483.26
Galvanized rebar+35%Fiber reinforcement-15%Stainless steel rebar+110%
Repairing a soft roofing membrane using an infrared heaC$130.86
Clay/concrete tiles+40%Green roof system+120%EPDM membrane-20%
Replacement of reinforced concrete pads at the bottom oC$23.36
High-strength concrete+20%Lightweight concrete+15%Recycled aggregate-10%

Risk Analysis

Monte Carlo · 10KiMonte Carlo simulation (10,000 iterations) showing completion probability at different confidence levels
46days
P50
50% probability the project finishes within this timeframe. Median scenario based on Monte Carlo simulation.
51days
P80
80% probability — recommended planning basis. Accounts for common delays and uncertainties.
56days
P95
95% probability — conservative estimate. Covers nearly all risk scenarios including severe delays.
+9days
Buffer
Recommended time buffer to add to the deterministic schedule. Covers typical construction uncertainties.
Base Cost (P50)
C$45,608.48
Budget (P80)
C$50,625.41
Maximum (P95)
C$55,433.31
Contingency
+11.0%
Recommended cost reserve based on schedule risk analysis — C$5,016.93
Recommended Budget: C$50,625.41
Deterministic 42 days
P50 46 days
P80 51 days
P95 56 days
P50 P80 P95
Based on Monte Carlo simulation with 10,000 iterations using PERT distribution for each phase duration.
Peak: 6
513 man-hours
2 crit. phases

Cost Risk Analysis

Monte Carlo · 10,000 iterations

Monte Carlo simulation of construction cost uncertainty

Cost Percentiles

C$1,914,314.43
P10
C$1,967,697.52
P25
C$2,040,395.89
P50
C$2,147,302.42
P80
C$2,200,721.88
P90

Cumulative Probability (S-Curve)

+5.2%
Recommended Contingency (P80 − P50)
Reserve to cover likely cost overruns with 80% confidence — C$106,906.53

Top Risk Drivers

CategoryWork ItemRisk Share
SubstructureInstallation of replaceable cast iron pedestals us
100.0%
PreparationSoil excavation using single-bucket electric dragl
0.0%
PreparationReplacement: Compact toilets
0.0%
PreparationRepairing a soft roofing membrane using an infrare
0.0%
PreparationLeveling of crushed stone (gravel) beds underwater
0.0%
SubstructureReplacement of reinforced concrete pads at the bot
0.0%
SubstructureInstallation of wooden posts under beams or joists
0.0%
SubstructureReinforcement of rigid crossbars with cantilevered
0.0%

Sensitivity Analysis

±10%iImpact of ±10% change in each cost component on the total project cost

This tornado chart shows how a ±10% change in each cost category affects the total estimate. The wider the bar, the greater the cost impact — helping identify which cost drivers carry the most risk and where tighter cost control may be needed.

Decrease ← → IncreaseImpact
Overhead415% of total
±C$18,905.50±41.5%
Profit318% of total
±C$14,494.22±31.8%
Materials47% of total
±C$2,131.58±4.7%
Labor31% of total
±C$1,401.95±3.1%
Equipment2% of total
±C$71.89±0.2%

Cost Summary

iFinal cost breakdown with direct costs, overhead, profit, and grand total
LaborC$14,019.4631%
MaterialsC$21,315.7947%
EquipmentC$718.872%
Direct CostC$1,260,366.76
OverheadC$189,055.02415%
ProfitC$144,942.19318%
Grand TotalC$45,608.48100%
EUR equivalent€28.451,95
USD equivalent$32,790.88
GBP equivalent£24,825.18

Estimate Classification

AACE 18R-97

AACE International Recommended Practice 18R-97

3
ClassClass 3
Typical PurposeBudget Authorization
Expected Accuracy Range: -20% / +30%
Project Definition Level: 10–40%

Cost Benchmark

Office · North America

Comparison of estimated cost/m² against market reference ranges

Low
1,800
▲ Typical
2,500
High
3,800
▼ Your Estimate
33,844 EUR/m²
Significantly above range · 13.54x ratio to typical

Methodology & Assumptions

iCalculation methodology, data sources, and key assumptions underlying this estimate
Data SourceDDC Pricing DB — English
Confidence Level50%
Overhead Rate15%
Profit Rate10%
Items Matched16
Assumptions
  • Costs adjusted by location-specific labor, material, and equipment factors
  • Exchange rates are offline reference rates and may differ from market rates
  • All amounts exclude VAT / sales tax
  • This estimate is for preliminary budgeting only — not a binding quotation
Included in Estimate
  • All labor, materials, and equipment per defined scope
  • Overhead and profit margins as specified
  • Location-adjusted pricing factors applied
Excluded from Estimate
  • VAT / sales tax
  • Permits, licenses, and legal fees
  • Temporary works and site facilities
  • Design and engineering fees
Prices current as of 2026-03-16 · No cost escalation or inflation adjustment applied

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Terrace / Deck Construction cost?
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What work items are included in this estimate?
This BOQ includes 18 work items covering Preparation, Substructure, Decking, Balustrade & Steps, Finishing. Each item is matched to unit rates from our verified pricing database spanning 9 languages and 36 locations worldwide.
How long does Terrace / Deck Construction take?
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