Composite deck cost in Fayetteville, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $10,500 – $21,000
- Per sq ft
- $34.50 – $69.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −13%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #248
- 1 = most expensive
Fayetteville homeowners pay roughly $10,500 to $21,000 to build a composite deck at 300 sq ft, or $34.50 to $69.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Fayetteville is 13% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.50 an hour in the Fayetteville area, 23% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Fayetteville, NC, standard level
$13,600 to $17,800
About $45 to $59 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,050 | $7,900 |
| Labor | $7,500 | $9,850 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $13,600 | $17,800 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Fayetteville, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,650 | $6,950 | $9,300 | 44% |
| Labor | $5,800 | $8,700 | $11,600 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $10,500 | $15,700 | $21,000 | 100% |
Where the Fayetteville price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Fayetteville wages are 0.80 times the national level. Labor makes up about 55% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Fayetteville metro is 96.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,950, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.0) and land at $45 to $140.
Fayetteville: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Fayetteville 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
$10,500 to $14,700
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,600 to $17,800
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$16,800 to $21,000
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,200 – $5,900 | $5,500 – $7,200 | $6,750 – $8,500 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,050 – $7,100 | $6,600 – $8,600 | $8,100 – $10,100 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $11,200 – $15,700 | $14,500 – $19,000 | $17,900 – $22,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $13,900 – $19,500 | $18,100 – $23,700 | $22,300 – $27,900 |
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 Fayetteville is 0.80 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.50 an hour, which is 23% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.50 and $27.31 an hour. BLS counts 280 of them working in the area, 21.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $21.03 an hour, 7% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.31 and $23.41 an hour. About 600 work in the metro. That is 45.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.31 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,450. At the 25th percentile ($20.50) it shrinks by about $590. The total moves by 9.1% or 3.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 131,430 jobs in the Fayetteville area. That makes it the 166th 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% | $20.50 | $22.50 | $27.31 | $29.12 | 0.77 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.31 | $21.03 | $23.41 | $22.66 | 0.93 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Composite deck: what moves the price in Fayetteville
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.
When to schedule composite deck in Fayetteville
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Fayetteville Rgnl Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Fayetteville (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Fayetteville gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (5.4 inches in August). Inside the workable window, February and December are the driest, at 2.8 and 3.0 inches. The station averages about 71 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 | 54 | 34 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 36 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 65 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 75 | 51 | 3.1 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 60 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 68 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 91 | 72 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 70 | 5.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 65 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 53 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 65 | 42 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 57 | 36 | 3.0 | Workable |
How Fayetteville compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Durham is the priciest of the group at $16,500.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NCthis page | $10,500 – $21,000 | $15,700 | |
| Raleigh, NC60 miles | $10,900 – $21,900 | $16,400 | +4% |
| Durham, NC65 miles | $11,000 – $22,100 | $16,500 | +5% |
| Burlington, NC75 miles | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC75 miles | $10,900 – $21,900 | $16,400 | +4% |
| Florence, SC75 miles | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | +3% |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | +2% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +15% |
Across 300 US metros, Fayetteville comes in at #248 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Fayetteville is 2% below the North Carolina figure.
Other North Carolina metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $10,900 – $21,900 | $16,400 | +4% |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $10,900 – $21,900 | $16,400 | +4% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +2% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $11,000 – $22,100 | $16,500 | +5% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | +2% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $10,900 – $21,900 | $16,400 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Fayetteville's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Fayetteville against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN | 131,670 jobs | $12,000 – $24,000 | $18,000 | +14% |
| Olympia, WA | 130,300 jobs | $12,700 – $25,500 | $19,100 | +22% |
| College Station, TX | 134,040 jobs | $10,100 – $20,300 | $15,200 | −3% |
| Waco, TX | 129,860 jobs | $10,200 – $20,400 | $15,300 | −3% |
Add-ons priced for Fayetteville
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Fayetteville by the average of the local wage index (0.80) and goods index (0.97), a factor of 0.88. 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) | $1,600 – $4,800 |
Related projects, priced for Fayetteville
Because every project leans on different trades, Fayetteville's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −8% and concrete patio −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,750 – $13,600 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,750 – $5,000 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −8% |
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Composite deck in Fayetteville: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Fayetteville?
For 300 sq ft, expect $10,500 to $21,000 in the Fayetteville area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,600 to $17,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Fayetteville?
About $34.50 to $69.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $140 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Fayetteville or Raleigh?
Raleigh is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $16,400, which is 4% more than Fayetteville ($15,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Fayetteville?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $8,700 out of $15,700. Materials are 44% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Fayetteville?
$11,200 to $22,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Fayetteville?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $140 for fees in the Fayetteville area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Fayetteville expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Fayetteville is 2% below the North Carolina statewide estimate ($16,100 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Fayetteville?
The BLS median is $22.50 an hour in the Fayetteville area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.50 to $27.31.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Fayetteville?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,500 to $14,700 and premium work $16,800 to $21,000. 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 Fayetteville?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. February and December 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 Fayetteville?
$1,600 to $4,800 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Fayetteville
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