Composite deck cost in Greeley, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $11,600 – $23,200
- Per sq ft
- $38.50 – $77
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #145
- 1 = most expensive
Greeley homeowners pay roughly $11,600 to $23,200 to build a composite deck at 300 sq ft, or $38.50 to $77 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Greeley is 4% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $27.83 an hour in the Greeley area, 4% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Greeley, CO, standard level
$15,100 to $19,700
About $50 to $65.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $9,000 | $11,800 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $15,100 | $19,700 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Greeley, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,900 | $9,200 | 40% |
| Labor | $6,900 | $10,400 | $13,800 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $11,600 | $17,400 | $23,200 | 100% |
Why Greeley prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Greeley wages are 0.96 times the national level. Labor makes up about 60% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Greeley metro is 96.1 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,900, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.2) and land at $50 to $150.
Planning more than one job in Greeley?
Because every project leans on different trades, Greeley's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs level and gutters −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,250 – $14,600 | −4% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Greeley
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Greeley 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
$11,600 to $16,200
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$15,100 to $19,700
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$18,600 to $23,200
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,650 – $6,550 | $6,050 – $7,950 | $7,500 – $9,350 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,600 – $7,850 | $7,250 – $9,500 | $8,950 – $11,200 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $12,300 – $17,300 | $16,100 – $21,000 | $19,800 – $24,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $15,400 – $21,600 | $20,100 – $26,200 | $24,700 – $30,900 |
Is Greeley cheap or dear? The local comparison
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 300 sq ft range from $17,100 to $18,900 across Greeley and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, COthis page | $11,600 – $23,200 | $17,400 | |
| Cheyenne, WY55 miles | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | −2% |
| Fort Collins, CO60 miles | $11,700 – $23,400 | $17,500 | +1% |
| Boulder, CO60 miles | $11,800 – $23,700 | $17,700 | +2% |
| Denver, CO80 miles | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | +9% |
| Colorado Springs, CO120 miles | $11,500 – $23,100 | $17,300 | level |
| Colorado (statewide) | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,400 | +6% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +4% |
Across 300 US metros, Greeley comes in at #145 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Greeley is 5% below the Colorado figure.
Other Colorado metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | +9% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 316,060 jobs | $11,500 – $23,100 | $17,300 | level |
| 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% |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $11,800 – $23,600 | $17,700 | +2% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Greeley's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greeley against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | 119,560 jobs | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | −8% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $12,000 – $24,100 | $18,000 | +4% |
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,400 | +6% |
| Longview, TX | 118,060 jobs | $10,100 – $20,200 | $15,200 | −13% |
Optional extras in Greeley
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Greeley by the average of the local wage index (0.96) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.96. 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) | $1,750 – $5,200 |
Local wages behind the labor line
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 Greeley is 0.96 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $27.83 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.38 and $30.06 an hour. BLS counts 560 of them working in the area, 46.8 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 $22.19 an hour, in line with the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.97 and $26.19 an hour. About 1,430 work in the metro. That is 119.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($30.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $660. At the 25th percentile ($24.38) it shrinks by about $1,000. The total moves by 3.8% or 5.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,540 jobs in the Greeley area. That makes it the 184th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $24.38 | $27.83 | $30.06 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $19.97 | $22.19 | $26.19 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Why two Greeley quotes can differ
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.
When to schedule composite deck in Greeley
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Greeley Unc (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
February through June and August through November are the stretches where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Greeley (9 of 12 months). January and December have an average daytime high under 45°F; July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
In January and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Greeley gets about 15 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 35 inches of snow. The wettest months are April, May and June (2.6 inches in May). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 0.5 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 58 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 | 44 | 18 | 0.5 | Cold |
| Feb | 48 | 20 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 28 | 0.9 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 35 | 1.8 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 45 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 86 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 59 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 57 | 1.6 | Workable |
| Sep | 82 | 49 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 68 | 37 | 1.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 26 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Dec | 43 | 18 | 0.6 | Cold |
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Composite deck in Greeley: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Greeley?
For 300 sq ft, expect $11,600 to $23,200 in the Greeley area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,100 to $19,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Greeley?
About $38.50 to $77 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 Greeley or Cheyenne?
Cheyenne is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $17,100, which is 2% less than Greeley ($17,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greeley?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $10,400 out of $17,400. Materials are 40% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Greeley?
$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 Greeley?
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 Greeley area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greeley expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Colorado?
Greeley is 5% 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 Greeley?
The BLS median is $27.83 an hour in the Greeley area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.38 to $30.06.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Greeley?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $11,600 to $16,200 and premium work $18,600 to $23,200. 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 Greeley?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are February through June and August through November. February and November 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 Greeley?
$1,750 to $5,200 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Greeley
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