Composite deck cost in Lexington Park, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $12,200 – $24,500
- Per sq ft
- $40.50 – $81
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #91
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a composite deck in the Lexington Park area: $12,200 to $24,500 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 lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $30.23 an hour in the Lexington Park area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Lexington Park, MD, standard level
$15,900 to $20,800
About $52.50 to $69 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 60% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,200 | $8,150 |
| Labor | $9,600 | $12,500 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $15,900 | $20,800 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Lexington Park, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,800 | $7,200 | $9,550 | 39% |
| Labor | $7,350 | $11,100 | $14,700 | 60% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $12,200 | $18,300 | $24,500 | 100% |
Why Lexington Park prices look the way they do
Labor is 60% 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 Lexington Park the blended ratio comes out at 1.02.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lexington Park is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,200 nationally becomes $7,200 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.8: $50 to $150.
What nearby projects cost in Lexington Park
Jobs that often go together with composite deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lexington Park wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (+1%) and concrete patio lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $7,600 – $15,300 | +1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,300 – $4,250 | +1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Lexington Park bid
Drainage
Ground-level decks over poorly draining yards may need $1,000-$4,000 of drainage work first.
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).
Extras that change the Lexington Park total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.01 for Lexington Park, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.02) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a deck railing (approx. 0.3 ft per sq ft) | $1,800 – $5,450 |
Is Lexington Park cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Washington is the priciest of the group at $18,500. Virginia Beach is the cheapest at $16,200.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MDthis page | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,300 | |
| Washington, DC65 miles | $12,300 – $24,700 | $18,500 | +1% |
| Baltimore, MD70 miles | $12,300 – $24,700 | $18,500 | +1% |
| Dover, DE75 miles | $11,000 – $22,100 | $16,600 | −10% |
| Richmond, VA80 miles | $10,900 – $21,900 | $16,400 | −10% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $10,800 – $21,600 | $16,200 | −12% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $12,400 – $24,800 | $18,600 | +2% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lexington Park ranks #91 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lexington Park is 2% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $12,300 – $24,700 | $18,500 | +1% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington Park against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | −7% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $13,400 – $26,900 | $20,200 | +10% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $13,600 – $27,300 | $20,500 | +12% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $10,900 – $21,900 | $16,400 | −11% |
The best months for composite deck in Lexington Park
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Patuxent River Nas (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 Lexington Park: 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.
Lexington Park gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in August). The station averages about 26 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 | 30 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 71 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 63 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 52 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 34 | 3.5 | Workable |
Lexington Park: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lexington Park. 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
$12,200 to $17,100
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$15,900 to $20,800
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$19,600 to $24,500
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,900 – $6,900 | $6,400 – $8,400 | $7,900 – $9,850 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,900 – $8,250 | $7,650 – $10,000 | $9,450 – $11,800 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $13,000 – $18,200 | $16,900 – $22,200 | $20,900 – $26,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $16,300 – $22,800 | $21,100 – $27,700 | $26,000 – $32,600 |
Who does the work: Lexington Park 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 Lexington Park the blend is 1.02.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $30.23 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.36 and $35.38 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 29.7 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 $21.88 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $23.85 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 63.7 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 $1,550 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,150. That is a swing of roughly 6.3% to 8.3% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lexington Park has 70,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 259th 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% | $26.36 | $30.23 | $35.38 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.05 | $21.88 | $23.85 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
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Composite deck in Lexington Park: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Lexington Park?
For 300 sq ft, expect $12,200 to $24,500 in the Lexington Park area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,900 to $20,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Lexington Park?
About $40.50 to $81 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 Lexington Park or Washington?
Washington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $18,500, which is 1% more than Lexington Park ($18,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington Park?
About 60% at the midpoint, or $11,100 out of $18,300. Materials are 39% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Lexington Park?
$13,000 to $26,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Lexington Park?
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 Lexington Park area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington Park expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Maryland?
Lexington Park is 2% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($18,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Lexington Park?
The BLS median is $30.23 an hour in the Lexington Park area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.36 to $35.38.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Lexington Park?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $12,200 to $17,100 and premium work $19,600 to $24,500. 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 Lexington Park?
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 Lexington Park?
$1,800 to $5,450 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Lexington Park
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