Composite deck cost in Colorado Springs, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $11,500 – $23,100
- Per sq ft
- $38.50 – $76.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #148
- 1 = most expensive
A composite deck in Colorado Springs, CO usually costs $11,500 to $23,100 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $38.50 to $76.50 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $770 less. Carpenters earn a median of $27.61 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, 5% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Colorado Springs, CO, standard level
$15,000 to $19,600
About $50 to $65 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $8,950 | $11,700 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $15,000 | $19,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Colorado Springs, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,900 | $9,200 | 40% |
| Labor | $6,900 | $10,300 | $13,800 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $11,500 | $17,300 | $23,100 | 100% |
Where the Colorado Springs price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Colorado Springs wages are 0.96 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Colorado Springs is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,200 nationally becomes $6,900 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.7: $50 to $150.
Colorado Springs: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Colorado Springs. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 10x12 (120 sq ft) to 20x20 (400 sq ft).
Basic
$11,500 to $16,200
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$15,000 to $19,600
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$18,500 to $23,100
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,650 – $6,500 | $6,050 – $7,950 | $7,450 – $9,350 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,550 – $7,800 | $7,250 – $9,500 | $8,950 – $11,200 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $12,300 – $17,200 | $16,000 – $21,000 | $19,700 – $24,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $15,400 – $21,500 | $20,000 – $26,200 | $24,600 – $30,800 |
What nearby projects cost in Colorado Springs
Jobs that often go together with composite deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Colorado Springs wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (level) and gutters lowest (−7%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,500 | −4% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,500 | level |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,900 | −7% |
What local crews earn in Colorado Springs
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Colorado Springs the blend is 0.96.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $27.61 an hour, 5% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.86 and $31.36 an hour. About 1,220 work in the metro. That is 38.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.28 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.17 and $24.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,790 of them working in the area, 56.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,100 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,100. That is a swing of roughly 6.4% to 6.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Colorado Springs has 316,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 81st by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $23.86 | $27.61 | $31.36 | $29.12 | 0.95 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $19.17 | $22.28 | $24.62 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Add-ons priced for Colorado Springs
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Colorado Springs, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.96) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a deck railing (approx. 0.3 ft per sq ft) | $1,700 – $5,150 |
Colorado Springs weather and the composite deck calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Colorado Springs Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Colorado Springs: no month in the averages is cold enough (an average daytime high under 45°F) or hot enough (an average daytime high of 90°F or more) to rule it out, so the workable window is all year.
Colorado Springs gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 33 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (3.1 inches in July). The station averages about 23 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 19 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 47 | 20 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 27 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 34 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 44 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 53 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 57 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 37 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 26 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 19 | 0.2 | Workable |
Colorado Springs against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $18,900. Pueblo is the cheapest at $17,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | $11,500 – $23,100 | $17,300 | |
| Denver, CO45 miles | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | +9% |
| Pueblo, CO50 miles | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO95 miles | $11,800 – $23,700 | $17,700 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO120 miles | $11,600 – $23,200 | $17,400 | level |
| Fort Collins, CO135 miles | $11,700 – $23,400 | $17,500 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,400 | +6% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Colorado Springs ranks #148 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Colorado Springs is 6% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | +9% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $11,800 – $23,700 | $17,700 | +2% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $11,700 – $23,400 | $17,500 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $11,600 – $23,200 | $17,400 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $11,800 – $23,600 | $17,700 | +2% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Colorado Springs against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $12,100 – $24,300 | $18,200 | +5% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | −8% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $13,900 – $28,000 | $20,900 | +21% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | −7% |
Composite deck: what moves the price in Colorado Springs
Engineering
Large or complex decks may need a structural engineer at $100-$220 an hour to get a permit.
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.
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Composite deck in Colorado Springs: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Colorado Springs?
For 300 sq ft, expect $11,500 to $23,100 in the Colorado Springs area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,000 to $19,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Colorado Springs?
About $38.50 to $76.50 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 Colorado Springs or Denver?
Denver is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $18,900, which is 9% more than Colorado Springs ($17,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Colorado Springs?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $10,300 out of $17,300. Materials are 40% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Colorado Springs?
$12,300 to $24,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Colorado Springs expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs is 6% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($18,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Colorado Springs?
The BLS median is $27.61 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.86 to $31.36.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Colorado Springs?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $11,500 to $16,200 and premium work $18,500 to $23,100. Basic means: entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape. Premium means: premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners.
+Is there a bad season to build a composite deck in Colorado Springs?
Not from a temperature point of view. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals show no month with a freezing-level overnight low or a 90°F-plus average high, so timing is mostly about contractor availability and rain.
+What does "add a deck railing" add in Colorado Springs?
$1,700 to $5,150 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Colorado Springs
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