Find licensed deck builders and contractors across Minnesota. Browse 10 cities with license data and local permit requirements.
10
Cities Covered
$19-$49
Cost per Sq Ft
$81-$540
Permit Fees
Minnesota deck builders work under the 2020 Minnesota State Building Code — based on 2018 IBC/IRC with MN amendments (effective March 31, 2020). 2024 I-codes review in progress for next adoption cycle.. Minnesota requires building permits through local building departments under the statewide Minnesota State Building Code. Residential building contractors and remodelers must be licensed by the Department of Labor and Industry. Commercial contractors must register with the state. Licensing is handled by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry — Construction Codes and Licensing Division (CCLD), and homeowners can cross-check a contractor before hiring. On the exemption side: one-story detached accessory structures under 200 sq ft. A Minnesota-specific rule most homeowners miss: minnesota has a mandatory statewide building code administered by the Dept. of Labor and Industry. The Minneapolis and St. Paul permit portals handle the bulk of Minnesota deck permit submissions — if your project is in one of those cities, start there.
Minneapolis
Pop. 429,954
Saint Paul
Pop. 311,527
Rochester
Pop. 121,395
Duluth
Pop. 90,884
Bloomington
Pop. 89,987
Brooklyn Park
Pop. 86,478
Plymouth
Pop. 81,026
Maple Grove
Pop. 76,653
Woodbury
Pop. 75,102
St. Cloud
Pop. 68,881
Average costs for a typical 300 sq ft deck with railing in Minnesota.
| Material | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-Treated Wood | $6,065 | $7,776 | $10,264 |
| Cedar | $8,424 | $10,800 | $14,256 |
| Composite (Trex, TimberTech) | $11,794 | $15,120 | $19,958 |
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