Deck Staining Cost in Lake Charles, LA

What is the cost to Stain Decks in Lake Charles, LA?

Knowing the deck staining in Lake Charles costs is important to being able to effectively plan and budget your project. While there are general nationwide numbers available, they usually do not include local factors that may impact the final price, which may include: local hourly labor wages, materials costs, as well as productivity rates. There may be certain Lake Charles permits required by local state and city laws, which can raise the total cost as well.

Our numbers show that on average in 2014 total deck staining Lake Charles costs have been $294.37 to $527.78.

To breakdown that number by square foot the averages are $1.47 to $2.63 per square foot. This number includes the following:

1. Average labor costs per hour in Lake Charles which are typical of deck staining projects.
2. Materials and equipment costs necessary to stain decks in Lake Charles, LA, as well as any applicable delivery charges.
3. Any applicable project preparation (necessary components, machinery and surface preparation) and cleanup fees.

Please note that our figures do not include:

1. Lake Charles permits required for deck staining projects, which may also include inspection and building fees. Please contact Lake Charles city government to inquire which permits may be necessary.
2. Supply and material city sales taxes in Lake Charles, 70601 area.
3. Supply and material county and state sales taxes in Calcasieu Parish county, Louisiana.
4. Lake Charles general contractor fees, if used for the project. Such fees usually add another 15% to the total. Using a general contractor is generally not required for Lake Charles deck staining projects.

Deck Staining Lake Charles Projects - Cost Breakdown:

1. $248.87 to $478.52 - typical hourly labor costs seen for deck staining Lake Charles projects in 2014.
2. $45.49 to $49.27 - typical costs associated with Lake Charles deck staining projects in 2014. This figure may include cleanup supplies, masking tape and paper, surface repair material and solvents, as required.

Use these figures as rough guidelines, in order to do preliminary budgeting. We always recommend contacting several local Lake Charles contractors that specialize in deck staining projects. Getting estimates from several pros will help you get a better idea of local costs to stain decks in Lake Charles. Please use our “Get Estimate” button to get real free quotes from local companies.