Composite deck cost in Savannah, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $10,100 – $20,200
- Per sq ft
- $33.50 – $67
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −16%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #283
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a composite deck in the Savannah area: $10,100 to $20,200 for 300 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 16% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $21.59 an hour in the Savannah area, 26% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Savannah, GA, standard level
$13,100 to $17,200
About $43.50 to $57 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 54% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $7,050 | $9,200 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $13,100 | $17,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Savannah, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,950 | $9,250 | 46% |
| Labor | $5,400 | $8,150 | $10,800 | 54% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $10,100 | $15,200 | $20,200 | 100% |
Where the Savannah price comes from
Labor is 54% 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 Savannah the blended ratio comes out at 0.75.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Savannah is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,200 nationally becomes $6,950 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.2: $50 to $140.
Who does the work: Savannah trade wages
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 Savannah the blend is 0.75.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $21.59 an hour, 26% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.51 and $26.34 an hour. About 330 work in the metro. That is 16.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.12 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.71 and $21.63 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 61.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,400 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $910. That is a swing of roughly 6.0% to 9.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Savannah has 198,360 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 116th 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% | $18.51 | $21.59 | $26.34 | $29.12 | 0.74 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $14.71 | $18.12 | $21.63 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.75 | |||||
Composite deck: what moves the price in Savannah
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.
Pick a size, pick a tier: composite deck pricing in Savannah
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Savannah. 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
$10,100 to $14,100
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,100 to $17,200
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$16,200 to $20,200
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,050 – $5,700 | $5,300 – $6,950 | $6,550 – $8,200 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $4,850 – $6,850 | $6,350 – $8,300 | $7,800 – $9,800 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $10,800 – $15,100 | $14,000 – $18,300 | $17,200 – $21,600 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $13,400 – $18,800 | $17,500 – $22,900 | $21,500 – $26,900 |
Optional extras in Savannah
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.86 for Savannah, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.75) 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) | $1,550 – $4,650 |
The best months for composite deck in Savannah
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Savannah Intl Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Savannah are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Savannah gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 81 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 | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 6.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 73 | 5.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 69 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 48 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
What nearby projects cost in Savannah
Jobs that often go together with composite deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Savannah wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−9%) and wood deck lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,600 – $13,200 | −13% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
Savannah against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
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 $15,200 to $17,200 across Savannah and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GAthis page | $10,100 – $20,200 | $15,200 | |
| Hilton Head, SC30 miles | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | +6% |
| Charleston, SC95 miles | $10,800 – $21,600 | $16,200 | +7% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $11,500 – $23,000 | $17,200 | +13% |
| Jacksonville, FL135 miles | $10,800 – $21,700 | $16,200 | +7% |
| Columbia, SC135 miles | $10,500 – $21,100 | $15,800 | +4% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +6% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +19% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Savannah ranks #283 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Savannah is 6% below the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $11,000 – $22,000 | $16,500 | +9% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $11,500 – $23,000 | $17,200 | +13% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $10,100 – $20,100 | $15,100 | level |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $10,200 – $20,500 | $15,400 | +1% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $10,100 – $20,200 | $15,100 | level |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $9,850 – $19,700 | $14,800 | −2% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Savannah against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $12,000 – $24,100 | $18,100 | +19% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $14,000 – $28,000 | $21,000 | +38% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $14,000 – $28,000 | $21,000 | +38% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | +2% |
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Composite deck in Savannah: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Savannah?
For 300 sq ft, expect $10,100 to $20,200 in the Savannah area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,100 to $17,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Savannah?
About $33.50 to $67 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Savannah or Hilton Head?
Hilton Head is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $16,100, which is 6% more than Savannah ($15,200). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Savannah?
About 54% at the midpoint, or $8,150 out of $15,200. Materials are 46% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Savannah?
$10,800 to $21,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Savannah?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $50 to $140 for fees in the Savannah area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Savannah expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Georgia?
Savannah is 6% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($16,000 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Savannah?
The BLS median is $21.59 an hour in the Savannah area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.51 to $26.34.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Savannah?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,100 to $14,100 and premium work $16,200 to $20,200. 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 Savannah?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. 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 Savannah?
$1,550 to $4,650 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Savannah
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