Composite deck cost in Roanoke, VA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $10,300 – $20,700
- Per sq ft
- $34.50 – $68.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $18,100
- Rank of 300 metros
- #260
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a composite deck in the Roanoke area: $10,300 to $20,700 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 14% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.62 an hour in the Roanoke area, 22% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Roanoke, VA, standard level
$13,400 to $17,600
About $44.50 to $58.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 55% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,050 | $7,900 |
| Labor | $7,350 | $9,600 |
| Permits and fees | $75 | $110 |
| Total | $13,400 | $17,600 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Roanoke, VA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,650 | $6,950 | $9,300 | 45% |
| Labor | $5,650 | $8,450 | $11,300 | 55% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $95 | $140 | 1% |
| Total | $10,300 | $15,500 | $20,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Roanoke number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.62 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Roanoke is 0.78 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 55% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Roanoke is at 96.8 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $7,200 nationally becomes $6,950 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.6: $45 to $140.
Roanoke: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Roanoke. 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
$10,300 to $14,500
Entry-level composite boards, low deck, simple shape
Standard
$13,400 to $17,600
Mid-grade capped boards with railing and stairs
Premium
$16,600 to $20,700
Premium capped or PVC boards, multi-level, hidden fasteners
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $4,150 – $5,850 | $5,400 – $7,100 | $6,700 – $8,350 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $5,000 – $7,000 | $6,500 – $8,500 | $8,000 – $10,000 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $11,000 – $15,400 | $14,300 – $18,800 | $17,700 – $22,100 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $13,800 – $19,300 | $17,900 – $23,400 | $22,000 – $27,600 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Roanoke 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).
How Roanoke compares
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Charlottesville is the priciest of the group at $17,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VAthis page | $10,300 – $20,700 | $15,500 | |
| Blacksburg, VA35 miles | $10,500 – $21,000 | $15,800 | +2% |
| Lynchburg, VA40 miles | $10,500 – $21,000 | $15,700 | +1% |
| Winston, NC85 miles | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | +4% |
| Charlottesville, VA85 miles | $11,400 – $22,900 | $17,100 | +10% |
| Greensboro, NC90 miles | $10,700 – $21,400 | $16,000 | +3% |
| Virginia (statewide) | $11,500 – $23,000 | $17,300 | +11% |
| United States | $12,100 – $24,200 | $18,100 | +17% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Roanoke ranks #260 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Roanoke is 10% below the Virginia figure.
Elsewhere in Virginia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | 763,060 jobs | $10,800 – $21,600 | $16,200 | +4% |
| Richmond, VA | 660,350 jobs | $10,900 – $21,900 | $16,400 | +6% |
| Charlottesville, VA | 114,780 jobs | $11,400 – $22,900 | $17,100 | +10% |
| Lynchburg, VA | 97,190 jobs | $10,500 – $21,000 | $15,700 | +1% |
| Blacksburg, VA | 74,070 jobs | $10,500 – $21,000 | $15,800 | +2% |
| Winchester, VA | 67,740 jobs | $10,700 – $21,500 | $16,100 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Roanoke against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory, NC | 154,090 jobs | $10,600 – $21,300 | $16,000 | +3% |
| Gainesville, FL | 152,670 jobs | $10,500 – $21,100 | $15,800 | +2% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $9,000 – $18,100 | $13,500 | −13% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $10,200 – $20,500 | $15,400 | −1% |
The best months for composite deck in Roanoke
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Roanoke Rgnl Ap (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 Roanoke: 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.
Roanoke gets about 43 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 15 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and July (4.7 inches in June). The station averages about 30 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 | 47 | 29 | 3.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 51 | 31 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Mar | 59 | 38 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 70 | 46 | 3.5 | Workable |
| May | 77 | 55 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 84 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 88 | 67 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 66 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Sep | 80 | 59 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 48 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 59 | 38 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 32 | 3.1 | Workable |
Planning more than one job in Roanoke?
Jobs that often go together with composite deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Roanoke wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, concrete patio comes out highest (−10%) and paver patio lowest (−12%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,400 | −11% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,600 | −10% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,750 | −12% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
Who does the work: Roanoke 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 Roanoke the blend is 0.78.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $22.62 an hour, 22% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $19.19 and $26.78 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 53.9 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 $18.34 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $21.31 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 78.6 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 $1,250 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $1,000. That is a swing of roughly 6.6% to 8.0% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Roanoke has 153,980 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 153rd 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% | $19.19 | $22.62 | $26.78 | $29.12 | 0.78 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.27 | $18.34 | $21.31 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.78 | |||||
Extras that change the Roanoke total
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.88 for Roanoke, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.78) 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) | $1,600 – $4,750 |
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Composite deck in Roanoke: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a composite deck in Roanoke?
For 300 sq ft, expect $10,300 to $20,700 in the Roanoke area. A standard-spec job lands at $13,400 to $17,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for composite deck in Roanoke?
About $34.50 to $68.50 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 Roanoke or Blacksburg?
Blacksburg is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $15,800, which is 2% more than Roanoke ($15,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Roanoke?
About 55% at the midpoint, or $8,450 out of $15,500. Materials are 45% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 60%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Roanoke?
$11,000 to $22,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does composite deck need a permit in Roanoke?
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 Roanoke area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Roanoke expensive for composite deck compared with the rest of Virginia?
Roanoke is 10% below the Virginia statewide estimate ($17,300 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Virginia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Roanoke?
The BLS median is $22.62 an hour in the Roanoke area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.19 to $26.78.
+What do basic and premium composite deck work cost in Roanoke?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $10,300 to $14,500 and premium work $16,600 to $20,700. 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 Roanoke?
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 Roanoke?
$1,600 to $4,750 for 300 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Composite deck near Roanoke
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