Composite deck cost in Barnstable, MA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $13,300 – $26,600
- Per sq ft
- $44 – $88
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +10%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #41
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a composite deck in the Barnstable area: $13,300 to $26,600 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 10% higher than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, 17% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Barnstable, MA, standard level
$17,200 to $22,600
About $57 to $75 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 64% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,050 | $7,900 |
| Labor | $11,100 | $14,500 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $17,200 | $22,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Barnstable, MA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,650 | $7,000 | $9,300 | 35% |
| Labor | $8,550 | $12,800 | $17,100 | 64% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 0% |
| Total | $13,300 | $19,900 | $26,600 | 100% |
Why Barnstable 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, Barnstable wages are 1.19 times the national level. Labor makes up about 64% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Barnstable is at 97.0 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,200 nationally becomes $7,000 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 98.4: $50 to $150.
Specs and site conditions that change a Barnstable bid
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.
Engineering
Large or complex decks may need a structural engineer at $100-$220 an hour to get a permit.
Cost by quality level and size in Barnstable
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Barnstable. 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
$13,300 to $18,600
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$17,200 to $22,600
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$21,200 to $26,600
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $5,350 – $7,500 | $6,950 – $9,100 | $8,550 – $10,700 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $6,400 – $8,950 | $8,300 – $10,900 | $10,200 – $12,800 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $14,100 – $19,800 | $18,400 – $24,100 | $22,600 – $28,300 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $17,700 – $24,700 | $23,000 – $30,000 | $28,300 – $35,400 |
Who does the work: Barnstable 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 Barnstable the blend is 1.19.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $33.93 an hour, 17% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $29.39 and $38.65 an hour. About 1,280 work in the metro. That is 136.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $28.87 an hour, which is 27% above the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $23.38 and $34.67 an hour. BLS counts 750 of them working in the area, 79.7 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 $1,400 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,350. That is a swing of roughly 6.8% to 7.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Barnstable Town has 94,110 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 212th 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% | $29.39 | $33.93 | $38.65 | $29.12 | 1.17 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $23.38 | $28.87 | $34.67 | $22.66 | 1.27 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.19 | |||||
How Barnstable compares
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 $18,100 to $20,900 across Barnstable and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MAthis page | $13,300 – $26,600 | $19,900 | |
| Providence, RI60 miles | $12,400 – $24,900 | $18,600 | −6% |
| Boston, MA70 miles | $13,900 – $27,900 | $20,900 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA100 miles | $13,500 – $27,100 | $20,300 | +2% |
| Norwich, CT100 miles | $12,400 – $24,900 | $18,700 | −6% |
| Manchester, NH115 miles | $12,000 – $24,100 | $18,100 | −9% |
| Massachusetts (statewide) | $13,900 – $27,800 | $20,900 | +5% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | −9% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Barnstable ranks #41 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Barnstable is 5% below the Massachusetts figure.
Elsewhere in Massachusetts
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $13,900 – $27,900 | $20,900 | +5% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $13,500 – $27,100 | $20,300 | +2% |
| Springfield, MA | 201,240 jobs | $13,800 – $27,700 | $20,700 | +4% |
| Amherst, MA | 65,670 jobs | $12,800 – $25,700 | $19,300 | −3% |
| Pittsfield, MA | 56,810 jobs | $12,300 – $24,600 | $18,500 | −7% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Barnstable against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $9,850 – $19,700 | $14,800 | −26% |
| Billings, MT | 93,800 jobs | $11,800 – $23,600 | $17,700 | −11% |
| Fort Smith, AR | 95,560 jobs | $9,700 – $19,400 | $14,600 | −27% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | −19% |
The best months for composite deck in Barnstable
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Hyannis Barnstable Muni Ap (5 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 Barnstable are March through December: 10 of 12. Outside them, January and February have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January and February 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.
Barnstable gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, October and December (4.7 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and July are the driest, at 3.1 and 2.7 inches. The station averages about 2 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 | 40 | 24 | 3.9 | Cold |
| Feb | 41 | 25 | 3.2 | Cold |
| Mar | 46 | 30 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 55 | 39 | 3.9 | Workable |
| May | 65 | 48 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Jun | 74 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jul | 81 | 65 | 2.7 | Workable |
| Aug | 80 | 63 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 73 | 56 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 63 | 46 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 37 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 29 | 4.7 | Workable |
Optional extras in Barnstable
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.08 for Barnstable, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.19) and goods price index (0.97). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add a deck railing (approx. 0.3 ft per sq ft) | $1,950 – $5,800 |
Planning more than one job in Barnstable?
Jobs that often go together with composite deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Barnstable wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (+20%) and wood deck lowest (+6%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $8,050 – $16,100 | +6% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,300 – $4,350 | +8% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,600 – $6,550 | +20% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,450 – $4,550 | +10% |
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Composite deck in Barnstable: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Barnstable?
For 300 sq ft, expect $13,300 to $26,600 in the Barnstable area. A standard-spec job lands at $17,200 to $22,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Barnstable?
About $44 to $88 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 Barnstable or Providence?
Providence is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $18,600, which is 6% less than Barnstable ($19,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Barnstable?
About 64% at the midpoint, or $12,800 out of $19,900. Materials are 35% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Barnstable?
$14,100 to $28,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Barnstable?
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 Barnstable area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Barnstable expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Massachusetts?
Barnstable is 5% below the Massachusetts statewide estimate ($20,900 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Massachusetts; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Barnstable?
The BLS median is $33.93 an hour in the Barnstable area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $29.39 to $38.65.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Barnstable?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $13,300 to $18,600 and premium work $21,200 to $26,600. 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 Barnstable?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through December. June and July 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 Barnstable?
$1,950 to $5,800 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Barnstable
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