Composite deck cost in Redding, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $13,600 – $27,300
- Per sq ft
- $45.50 – $90.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +13%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #30
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a composite deck in Redding, plan on $13,600 to $27,300 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $45.50 to $90.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 13% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $34.50 an hour in the Redding area, 18% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Redding, CA, standard level
$17,700 to $23,200
About $59 to $77 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 63% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,550 | $8,600 |
| Labor | $11,100 | $14,500 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $17,700 | $23,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Redding, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,050 | $7,550 | $10,100 | 37% |
| Labor | $8,550 | $12,800 | $17,100 | 63% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 0% |
| Total | $13,600 | $20,500 | $27,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Redding number
Labor is 63% of the midpoint bill here, against 60% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (80%), construction laborers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Redding the blended ratio comes out at 1.18.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Redding metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $7,550, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) and land at $50 to $150.
Climate in Redding: timing your composite deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Redding Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Redding (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Redding gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and December (6.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.9 inches. The station averages about 106 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 62 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 98 | 64 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 58 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 50 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 42 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 6.3 | Workable |
Redding labor market for composite deck
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Redding is 1.18 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $34.50 an hour, which is 18% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.08 and $38.06 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 43.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $26.82 an hour, 18% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $36.59 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 69.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,050. At the 25th percentile ($28.08) it shrinks by about $1,900. The total moves by 5.2% or 9.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 71,550 jobs in the Redding area. That makes it the 257th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $28.08 | $34.50 | $38.06 | $29.12 | 1.18 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.06 | $26.82 | $36.59 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Redding: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Redding wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$13,600 to $19,100
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$17,700 to $23,200
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$21,800 to $27,300
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $5,500 – $7,700 | $7,150 – $9,350 | $8,800 – $11,000 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $6,550 – $9,200 | $8,550 – $11,200 | $10,500 – $13,200 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $14,500 – $20,400 | $18,900 – $24,700 | $23,300 – $29,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $18,200 – $25,400 | $23,600 – $30,900 | $29,100 – $36,400 |
Related projects, priced for Redding
Because every project leans on different trades, Redding's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs +11% and concrete patio +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,400 – $16,800 | +11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,400 | +9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,050 | +11% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,600 | +10% |
Optional extras in Redding
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Redding by the average of the local wage index (1.18) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.12. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a deck railing (approx. 0.3 ft per sq ft) | $2,000 – $6,050 |
Composite deck: what moves the price in Redding
Board grade
Composite materials run $16-$32 per sq ft and the installed price is $40-$80 per sq ft, including the substructure (HomeGuide).
Labor
Labor for composite is $24-$48 per sq ft, higher than wood because the boards need extra parts and more careful assembly.
Drainage
Ground-level decks over poorly draining yards may need $1,000-$4,000 of drainage work first.
Is Redding cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Redding. Medford is the lowest at about $18,200 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 120 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CAthis page | $13,600 – $27,300 | $20,500 | |
| Chico, CA80 miles | $13,600 – $27,300 | $20,500 | level |
| Medford, OR120 miles | $12,100 – $24,300 | $18,200 | −11% |
| Reno, NV135 miles | $12,200 – $24,400 | $18,300 | −11% |
| Sacramento, CA145 miles | $14,000 – $28,100 | $21,100 | +3% |
| Napa, CA155 miles | $14,600 – $29,200 | $21,900 | +7% |
| California (statewide) | $14,200 – $28,500 | $21,300 | +4% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | −12% |
Across 300 US metros, Redding comes in at #30 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Redding is 4% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $14,200 – $28,400 | $21,300 | +4% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $16,000 – $32,000 | $24,000 | +17% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $13,500 – $27,000 | $20,200 | −1% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $13,900 – $27,900 | $20,900 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $14,800 – $29,700 | $22,300 | +9% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $14,000 – $28,100 | $21,100 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Redding's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Redding against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $12,300 – $24,600 | $18,500 | −10% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | −17% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $11,500 – $23,000 | $17,300 | −16% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,300 | −10% |
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Composite deck in Redding: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Redding?
For 300 sq ft, expect $13,600 to $27,300 in the Redding area. A standard-spec job lands at $17,700 to $23,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Redding?
About $45.50 to $90.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Redding or Chico?
Chico is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $20,500, which is 0% more than Redding ($20,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Redding?
About 63% at the midpoint, or $12,800 out of $20,500. Materials are 37% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Redding?
$14,500 to $29,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Redding?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $150 for fees in the Redding area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Redding expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of California?
Redding is 4% below the California statewide estimate ($21,300 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Redding?
The BLS median is $34.50 an hour in the Redding area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.08 to $38.06.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Redding?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $13,600 to $19,100 and premium work $21,800 to $27,300. Basic means: entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape. Premium means: premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners.
+When is the best time to build a composite deck in Redding?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add a deck railing" add in Redding?
$2,000 to $6,050 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Redding
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Composite Decking Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020