Composite deck cost in Kingsport, TN
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $10,600 – $21,300
- Per sq ft
- $35.50 – $70.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #228
- 1 = most expensive
Kingsport homeowners pay roughly $10,600 to $21,300 to build a composite deck at 300 sq ft, or $35.50 to $70.50 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Kingsport is 12% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, 20% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Kingsport, TN, standard level
$13,900 to $18,100
About $46 to $60 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,000 | $7,850 |
| Labor | $7,800 | $10,200 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $100 |
| Total | $13,900 | $18,100 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Kingsport, TN
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,600 | $6,950 | $9,250 | 43% |
| Labor | $6,000 | $8,950 | $12,000 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $10,600 | $16,000 | $21,300 | 100% |
What is behind the Kingsport number
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Kingsport wages are 0.83 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (60% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Kingsport metro is 96.2 (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 (86.4) and land at $45 to $130.
Extras that change the Kingsport total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Kingsport by the average of the local wage index (0.83) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.90. 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 – $4,850 |
What nearby projects cost in Kingsport
Because every project leans on different trades, Kingsport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −6% and concrete patio −11%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,850 – $13,700 | −10% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,550 | −11% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,850 – $5,150 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,900 | −7% |
Kingsport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Kingsport 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
$10,600 to $14,900
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,900 to $18,100
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$17,100 to $21,300
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,300 – $6,000 | $5,600 – $7,300 | $6,900 – $8,600 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,150 – $7,200 | $6,700 – $8,750 | $8,250 – $10,300 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $11,400 – $15,900 | $14,800 – $19,300 | $18,200 – $22,700 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $14,200 – $19,900 | $18,400 – $24,100 | $22,700 – $28,400 |
When to schedule composite deck in Kingsport
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Kingsport (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
Weather is not a serious constraint for exterior installation in Kingsport: 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.
Kingsport gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 5 inches of snow. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). The station averages about 28 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 | 46 | 27 | 3.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Mar | 60 | 36 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Apr | 71 | 45 | 4.0 | Workable |
| May | 78 | 54 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 66 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Aug | 86 | 65 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Sep | 81 | 58 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Oct | 71 | 46 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 36 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 30 | 4.0 | Workable |
Kingsport against nearby metros and the rest of Tennessee
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Asheville is the priciest of the group at $16,500. Johnson City is the cheapest at $15,700.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TNthis page | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | |
| Johnson City, TN25 miles | $10,500 – $21,000 | $15,700 | −2% |
| Asheville, NC70 miles | $11,000 – $22,100 | $16,500 | +3% |
| Hickory, NC75 miles | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | level |
| Knoxville, TN100 miles | $10,900 – $21,800 | $16,300 | +2% |
| Blacksburg, VA110 miles | $10,500 – $21,000 | $15,800 | −1% |
| Tennessee (statewide) | $10,900 – $21,800 | $16,300 | +2% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +13% |
Across 300 US metros, Kingsport comes in at #228 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Kingsport is 2% below the Tennessee figure.
Other Tennessee metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 1,099,300 jobs | $11,400 – $22,800 | $17,100 | +7% |
| Memphis, TN | 611,670 jobs | $10,800 – $21,700 | $16,300 | +2% |
| Knoxville, TN | 424,600 jobs | $10,900 – $21,800 | $16,300 | +2% |
| Chattanooga, TN | 268,750 jobs | $10,800 – $21,700 | $16,200 | +1% |
| Clarksville, TN | 103,220 jobs | $10,600 – $21,300 | $15,900 | level |
| Jackson, TN | 84,530 jobs | $10,600 – $21,200 | $15,900 | −1% |
Cities with a workforce like Kingsport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Kingsport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 120,150 jobs | $12,200 – $24,500 | $18,400 | +15% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $11,600 – $23,200 | $17,400 | +9% |
| Erie, PA | 120,480 jobs | $11,700 – $23,500 | $17,600 | +10% |
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $12,000 – $24,100 | $18,000 | +13% |
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 Kingsport is 0.83 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $23.24 an hour, which is 20% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $18.84 and $27.43 an hour. BLS counts 390 of them working in the area, 32.6 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 $21.81 an hour, 4% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.40 and $23.70 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 ($27.43 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,250. At the 25th percentile ($18.84) it shrinks by about $1,300. The total moves by 7.8% or 8.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 119,560 jobs in the Kingsport-Bristol area. That makes it the 183rd 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% | $18.84 | $23.24 | $27.43 | $29.12 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.40 | $21.81 | $23.70 | $22.66 | 0.96 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.83 | |||||
Why two Kingsport 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.
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Composite deck in Kingsport: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Kingsport?
For 300 sq ft, expect $10,600 to $21,300 in the Kingsport area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,900 to $18,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Kingsport?
About $35.50 to $70.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $40 to $80.
+Is composite deck cheaper in Kingsport or Johnson City?
Johnson City is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $15,700, which is 2% less than Kingsport ($16,000). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Kingsport?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $8,950 out of $16,000. Materials are 43% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Kingsport?
$11,400 to $22,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Kingsport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $45 to $130 for fees in the Kingsport area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Kingsport expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Tennessee?
Kingsport is 2% below the Tennessee statewide estimate ($16,300 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Tennessee; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Kingsport?
The BLS median is $23.24 an hour in the Kingsport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.84 to $27.43.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Kingsport?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,600 to $14,900 and premium work $17,100 to $21,300. 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 Kingsport?
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 Kingsport?
$1,600 to $4,850 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Kingsport
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