Decks
in Des Moines.

86%

Average ROI at resale · Des Moines

A mid-range decks across the Des Moines typically runs $24,208 at completion and returns $19,085 at resale, a 78.8% ROI according to 2025 Cost vs. Value data for the Des Moines market.

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How Much Does Decks Cost in Des Moines, IA?

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$8,000 to $25,000

Typical Decks projects in Des Moines run $8,000 to $25,000. Mid-range projects in this region recoup about 86% at resale (Cost vs Value data).

What Decks Returns in Des Moines

Mid-range cost and resale value from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.

ProjectCostResale ValueROI
Deck Addition | Composite$24,208$19,08579%
Deck Addition | Wood$16,825$12,36574%

Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier.

Deck Addition ROI Trend

Des Moines ROI by year

Deck Addition Des Moines ROI by year
YearROI
201961.4%
202057.8%
202155.1%
202253.8%
202337.2%
202460.8%
202586.1%

Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2019 to 2025.

Des Moines Market

212,000
Residents
$60,000 to $74,999
Median Income
over $3,000
Property Tax / yr
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    Des Moines, IA

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