What a PVC Deck Costs in Ottawa
$59 to $110 or more per square foot installed
Published prices from 3 Ottawa and Ontario builder pages, read September 2026. Not a quote. Reviewed 2026-09-30. How we set these ranges
Published Ottawa and Ontario builder prices for a PVC deck run about $59 to $110 or more per square foot installed, read in September 2026 from three builder pages. The spread is wide, and some published packages leave out railings and steps.
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Published Ottawa and Ontario builder prices (read September 2026), multiplied by your deck size as an illustration. Not a quote: some published packages leave out railings and steps.
| Material | Per sq ft installed | Years | Upkeep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | $45 to $95 | 25- and 30-year limited product warranties (manufacturer); a warranty is not a lifespan | Follow the manufacturer's care guide; we found no neutral interval. |
| PVC | $59 to $110 or more | a lifetime limited product warranty on some lines (manufacturer); a warranty is not a lifespan | Follow the manufacturer's care guide; we found no neutral interval. |
Permit fee: the City's formula is $12.75 per $1,000 or part thereof of the construction value, with a $117 minimum. The City values the work, not us. No dollar total over time is shown: we found no sourced upkeep prices, and a warranty is not a lifespan.
What to know
Some cellular PVC lines carry a lifetime limited product warranty and a 50-year fade and stain warranty from the manufacturer. A warranty is not a lifespan, and we found no government or standards-body lifespan for PVC decking, and no neutral cleaning interval: follow the manufacturer's care guide. In Ottawa, PVC decking needs a CCMC or BMEC material testing report with the permit application.
Ottawa rules that apply
A PVC deck's Ottawa permit application needs a CCMC or BMEC material testing report for the board, because the City asks for one where decking is other than conventional lumber. The guard, stair and footing rules are the same as for any deck. Zoning is a separate check: for applications deemed complete on or after March 11, 2026, both Zoning By-law 2008-250 and By-law 2026-50 apply, with the most restrictive provisions winning.
What a fair quote includes
- The PVC board line, by name
- The CCMC or BMEC report for that board
- The framing and foundation under it
- Guards and stairs, or a line saying they are extra
- The product and fade and stain warranty terms
Ask before you sign
- Which PVC line, and what its warranty covers
- Who supplies the material report for the permit
Questions
Does PVC decking cost more than composite in Ottawa?
On published Ottawa and Ontario builder prices, PVC runs about $59 to $110 or more per square foot installed and composite about $45 to $95. The ranges overlap, so compare two quotes for the same deck.
How long does PVC decking last?
We found no government or standards-body lifespan for PVC decking. Some lines carry a lifetime limited product warranty; read what it covers.
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