Composite deck cost in Laredo, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $9,500 – $19,100
- Per sq ft
- $31.50 – $63
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −21%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #298
- 1 = most expensive
Laredo homeowners pay roughly $9,500 to $19,100 to build a composite deck at 300 sq ft, or $31.50 to $63 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Laredo is 21% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $19.97 an hour in the Laredo area, 31% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Laredo, TX, standard level
$12,400 to $16,200
About $41 to $53.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 52% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,850 | $7,650 |
| Labor | $6,500 | $8,450 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $100 |
| Total | $12,400 | $16,200 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Laredo, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,500 | $6,750 | $9,000 | 47% |
| Labor | $5,000 | $7,450 | $9,950 | 52% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $85 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $9,500 | $14,300 | $19,100 | 100% |
Where the Laredo price comes from
Labor is 52% 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 Laredo the blended ratio comes out at 0.69.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Laredo metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,750, compared with $7,200 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (87.0) and land at $45 to $130.
Laredo against nearby metros and the rest of Texas
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Laredo. Brownsville is the lowest at about $13,500 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 160 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo, TXthis page | $9,500 – $19,100 | $14,300 | |
| McAllen, TX120 miles | $9,550 – $19,100 | $14,300 | level |
| Corpus Christi, TX120 miles | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | +8% |
| San Antonio, TX125 miles | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | +9% |
| Brownsville, TX160 miles | $9,000 – $18,100 | $13,500 | −5% |
| Austin, TX200 miles | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +12% |
| Texas (statewide) | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | +12% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +26% |
Across 300 US metros, Laredo comes in at #298 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $25,200; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Laredo is 11% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $11,000 – $22,000 | $16,500 | +15% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $10,900 – $21,800 | $16,300 | +14% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +12% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,600 | +9% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $9,650 – $19,400 | $14,500 | +2% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $9,550 – $19,100 | $14,300 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Laredo's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Laredo against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $11,400 – $22,900 | $17,100 | +20% |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 108,460 jobs | $10,400 – $20,900 | $15,700 | +10% |
| Tyler, TX | 115,220 jobs | $9,900 – $19,900 | $14,900 | +4% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,900 | +32% |
What nearby projects cost in Laredo
Because every project leans on different trades, Laredo's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −11% and wood deck −17%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,250 – $12,600 | −17% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,350 | −15% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,550 – $4,600 | −15% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,100 – $3,750 | −11% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Laredo 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).
Cost by quality level and size in Laredo
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Laredo 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
$9,500 to $13,400
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$12,400 to $16,200
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$15,300 to $19,100
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $3,850 – $5,400 | $5,000 – $6,550 | $6,150 – $7,700 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $4,600 – $6,450 | $6,000 – $7,850 | $7,400 – $9,250 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $10,200 – $14,200 | $13,200 – $17,300 | $16,300 – $20,400 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $12,700 – $17,800 | $16,500 – $21,600 | $20,300 – $25,400 |
Extras that change the Laredo total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Laredo by the average of the local wage index (0.69) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.81. 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) | $1,450 – $4,400 |
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 Laredo is 0.69 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $19.97 an hour, which is 31% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $24.22 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 9.1 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 $16.22 an hour, 28% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $13.98 and $17.72 an hour. About 400 work in the metro. That is 36.6 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 ($24.22 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $1,250. At the 25th percentile ($16.93) it shrinks by about $900. The total moves by 8.8% or 6.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 109,370 jobs in the Laredo area. That makes it the 191st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.07% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $16.93 | $19.97 | $24.22 | $29.12 | 0.69 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $13.98 | $16.22 | $17.72 | $22.66 | 0.72 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.69 | |||||
When to schedule composite deck in Laredo
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Laredo 2 (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through April is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Laredo (7 of 12 months). May, June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Laredo gets about 20 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are May, July and September (3.9 inches in September). Inside the workable window, January and February are the driest, at 0.8 and 0.7 inches. The station averages about 178 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 | 68 | 47 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Feb | 74 | 52 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Mar | 81 | 58 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Apr | 88 | 65 | 1.3 | Workable |
| May | 94 | 72 | 2.8 | Hot |
| Jun | 99 | 76 | 1.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 77 | 1.9 | Hot |
| Aug | 101 | 77 | 1.6 | Hot |
| Sep | 94 | 73 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 87 | 66 | 1.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 77 | 56 | 1.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 69 | 48 | 1.1 | Workable |
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Composite deck in Laredo: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Laredo?
For 300 sq ft, expect $9,500 to $19,100 in the Laredo area. A standard-spec job lands at $12,400 to $16,200. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Laredo?
About $31.50 to $63 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 Laredo or McAllen?
McAllen is 120 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $14,300, which is 0% more than Laredo ($14,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Laredo?
About 52% at the midpoint, or $7,450 out of $14,300. Materials are 47% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Laredo?
$10,200 to $20,400. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Laredo?
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 Laredo area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Laredo expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Texas?
Laredo is 11% below the Texas statewide estimate ($16,000 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Laredo?
The BLS median is $19.97 an hour in the Laredo area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.93 to $24.22.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Laredo?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $9,500 to $13,400 and premium work $15,300 to $19,100. 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 Laredo?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through April. January and February 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 Laredo?
$1,450 to $4,400 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Laredo
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