This real decks quote totaled $35,143 and scored 85 out of 100 on QuoteScore, which reads as a great deal: none of its 32 priced line items came in above the normal market range. The largest line was Labor Carpenter at $8,125, against a fair range of $7,500 to $9,000. For comparison, across the 92 decks quotes QuoteScore has scored, the average is 57.8 out of 100 and 33.7% scored under 50. A score is a pricing benchmark, not proof of overcharging.
| Line item | Quoted |
|---|---|
| 12 Awg Electrical Wire Fair range $400 to $570 Fair | $485 |
| 14 Awg Electrical Wire Fair range $250 to $350 Fair | $300 |
| Ceiling Fan With Light Kit Fair range $200 to $400 Fair | $295 |
| Electrical Boxes Fair range $120 to $200 Fair | $161 |
| Electrical Conduit 1/2 Inch Fair range $180 to $250 Fair | $218 |
| Electrical Switches Fair range $100 to $190 Fair | $148 |
| Gfci Outlets Fair range $120 to $210 Fair | $166 |
| Recessed Light Fixtures 6 Inch Fair range $200 to $300 Fair | $250 |
| Labor Electrician Fair range $1,440 to $1,800 Fair | $1,530 |
| Vinyl Siding Fair range $550 to $850 Fair | $695 |
| Aluminum Frame And Screen Tracks Fair range $900 to $1,350 Fair | $1,130 |
| Composite Decking Boards 1x6x12ft Fair range $1,800 to $2,700 Fair | $2,270 |
| Concrete Mix 80lb Bags Fair range $200 to $280 Fair | $242 |
| Exterior Caulk Fair range $120 to $200 Fair | $161 |
Quoted prices are what the shop or contractor wrote. Fair range is the regional benchmark QuoteScore compared each line against. Total quoted: $35,143. Names, companies and addresses are never shown.
A QuoteScore of 70 or higher means the quote sits inside the normal market range for the work and region. Under 50 means at least one line was priced above that range. Higher quotes can be legitimate: better parts, a longer warranty, a harder job. The useful move is to ask about the specific lines marked High or Red flag, not to argue the total.
Decks is one of the 31 categories in the public QuoteScore dataset, currently 92 quotes with an average score of 57.8.
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