Find licensed deck builders and contractors across Louisiana. Browse 10 cities with license data and local permit requirements.
10
Cities Covered
$17-$41
Cost per Sq Ft
$69-$460
Permit Fees
Louisiana deck builders work under the 2021 IBC and 2021 IRC adopted as the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code with LA amendments. Louisiana requires building permits through local building departments under the statewide Uniform Construction Code. The LSLBC licenses residential and commercial contractors. Four basic license types are available covering residential, commercial general, subcontractor/specialty, and specialized work. Licensing is handled by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), and homeowners can cross-check a contractor before hiring. On the exemption side: minor repairs and maintenance. A Louisiana-specific rule most homeowners miss: louisiana has a statewide Uniform Construction Code based on the 2021 IBC/IRC with Louisiana amendments. The New Orleans and Baton Rouge permit portals handle the bulk of Louisiana deck permit submissions — if your project is in one of those cities, start there.
New Orleans
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge
Pop. 227,470
Shreveport
Pop. 187,593
Lafayette
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles
Pop. 82,157
Bossier City
Pop. 68,159
Kenner
Pop. 66,759
Monroe
Pop. 47,877
Alexandria
Pop. 46,557
Houma
Pop. 33,278
Average costs for a typical 300 sq ft deck with railing in Louisiana.
| Material | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-Treated Wood | $5,167 | $6,624 | $8,744 |
| Cedar | $7,176 | $9,200 | $12,144 |
| Composite (Trex, TimberTech) | $10,046 | $12,880 | $17,002 |
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