Your deck is the outdoor heart of your home. Sun, snow, and foot traffic take their toll, and sooner or later every Twin Cities homeowner asks the same question: “How much will it cost to refinish my deck?” Getting that answer wrong can wreck a budget or delay a summer full of barbecues. CountBricks makes sure it never happens. Our AI-driven estimating engine delivers real-time pricing, material lists, and labor timelines so you can plan with confidence.
• Square footage drives both labor hours and gallons of stain or paint.
• Multi-level platforms, railings, and built-in seating increase surface area and prep time.
• Light wear may only need gentle sanding and a new finish.
• Deep cracks, peeling coatings, or rot require stripping, repairs, and extra material.
• Pressure-treated pine is inexpensive to refinish.
• Cedar and redwood demand specialty products that cost more per gallon.
• Composite boards can limit coating choices and bump labor rates.
• Minneapolis labor rates peak between May and September.
• Booking an early-spring slot can trim 5-10 % off your invoice.
• Clear sealers are affordable but need quicker re-coats.
• Semi-transparent stains balance price, pigment, and durability.
• Solid-color coatings hide flaws but raise both material and prep costs.
CountBricks aggregates supplier feeds and verified contractor rates across the metro every hour. As of this week:
• Basic cleaning and re-stain on a 200 sq ft deck: $3.25–$4.10 per sq ft
• Moderate repair, sanding, two-coat finish: $4.50–$6.00 per sq ft
• Full strip, board replacement, premium coating: $7.25–$9.00 per sq ft
These figures already include labor, materials, disposal, and a standard 10 % contingency—exactly how CountBricks models every residential scope.
1. You speak with our mobile app. Describe deck size, wood type, and current condition in plain language.
2. CountBricks AI converts the conversation into a detailed line-item scope: surface prep, repairs, coating type, and cleanup.
3. Live feeds from regional suppliers pull current pricing for lumber, fasteners, sealers, and rental equipment.
4. Local trade rates and seasonal multipliers adjust the labor column automatically.
5. The system outputs a shareable quote PDF branded with your company logo—or ours if you are a homeowner hiring CountBricks directly.
Every step happens in under two minutes, and you can edit any assumption before sending the quote.
• Jobsite setup and protection of landscaping
• Power washing or chemical stripping
• Sanding to manufacturer grit specs
• Fastener replacement allowance
• Two-coat finish with manufacturer warranty
• Debris removal and final walk-through
All quantities, unit costs, and crew hours appear on separate lines so you can see exactly where every dollar goes.
• Schedule work before Memorial Day or after Labor Day for better availability.
• Opt for a semi-transparent stain; recoat cycles are longer than clear sealers and cheaper than solid color paints.
• Replace only damaged boards—CountBricks flags each section during the AI takeoff.
• Bundle tasks like railing repaint or stair replacement to share mobilization costs.
• Approve quotes within 48 hours; suppliers lock material prices for that window inside CountBricks.
• Ignoring fastener corrosion and double-paying for extra trips
• Underestimating prep time on peeling solid stains
• Forgetting to include rental fees for Sanders and vacuums
• Calculating stain coverage on smooth siding rates instead of rough-sawn decking
• Omitting sales tax on specialty finishes
With CountBricks, every one of these blind spots is baked into the algorithm, saving thousands over the life of your deck.
Visit CountBricks.com/services or start a voice session in the app to get a personalized refinish deck cost in minutes. Whether you are a contractor quoting three decks a day or a homeowner planning a single weekend makeover, CountBricks keeps your budget solidly anchored.
A recent CountBricks client owned a 320 sq ft cedar deck showing sun-bleached boards and peeling solid stain. The first contractor quote they received was a flat $2,850. Unsure if that was fair, they opened the CountBricks app.
1. In a 90-second voice call, the homeowner described the deck’s size, railing style, and desired color upgrade.
2. CountBricks AI created a digital takeoff, highlighting 25 linear feet of rail that required extra sanding and 14 boards with minor rot.
3. Live supplier feeds showed cedar replacement boards had dipped 7 % that week, and the homeowner opted for immediate scheduling.
The final CountBricks estimate was $2,336—an 18 % savings—with every task and material line clearly priced. The homeowner approved via e-signature, and the project wrapped in three days.
• Real-time pricing is a moving target; locking materials when they dip can shave hundreds off your bill.
• Detailed takeoffs prevent blanket “just in case” markups that inflate quotes.
• Faster approvals mean contractors spend less time in sales loops—and pass the savings on.
Still comparing numbers? Launch a free voice estimate, upload a smartphone photo, or request a project review at CountBricks.com/consultation. Our residential construction experts will refine the scope, suggest cost-effective finishes, and line up a crew that meets your timeline.
• Voice-to-quote in minutes, not hours
• Live supplier pricing integrated automatically
• Transparent labor rates matched to Minneapolis seasons
• Sharable PDFs and instant invoicing for homeowners and pros alike
Your deck deserves more than guesswork. Let CountBricks nail down the numbers and bring your outdoor space back to life without financial surprises.
