Wood deck cost in Redding, CA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $8,400 – $16,800
- Per sq ft
- $28 – $55.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +11%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #28
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to build a wood deck in Redding, plan on $8,400 to $16,800 for 300 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $28 to $55.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% higher than the national one. Carpenters earn a median of $34.50 an hour in the Redding area, 18% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Redding, CA, standard level
$10,900 to $14,300
About $36 to $47 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 47% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,750 | $7,500 |
| Labor | $5,100 | $6,650 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $10,900 | $14,300 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Redding, CA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,400 | $6,650 | $8,850 | 53% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,850 | $7,800 | 47% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $8,400 | $12,600 | $16,800 | 100% |
Why Redding prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 80% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $34.50 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Redding is 1.18 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 47% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Redding metro is 105.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $6,650, compared with $6,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.7) and land at $50 to $150.
Optional extras in Redding
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Redding by the average of the local wage index (1.18) and goods index (1.05), a factor of 1.12. 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 stairs (flat) | $1,550 – $2,900 |
Planning more than one job in Redding?
Because every project leans on different trades, Redding's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, composite deck runs +13% and concrete patio +9%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $13,600 – $27,300 | +13% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,400 | +9% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,350 – $6,050 | +11% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $31,900 – $64,000 | +10% |
Climate in Redding: timing your wood deck job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Redding Muni Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
October through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Redding (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Redding gets about 34 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, February and December (6.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, May and October are the driest, at 1.8 and 1.9 inches. The station averages about 106 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 | 57 | 38 | 6.0 | Workable |
| Feb | 61 | 40 | 5.5 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 4.6 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 47 | 2.4 | Workable |
| May | 82 | 54 | 1.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 62 | 0.8 | Hot |
| Jul | 100 | 67 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Aug | 98 | 64 | 0.1 | Hot |
| Sep | 92 | 58 | 0.5 | Hot |
| Oct | 79 | 50 | 1.9 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 42 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 37 | 6.3 | Workable |
Redding labor market for wood deck
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 Redding is 1.18 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $34.50 an hour, which is 18% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $28.08 and $38.06 an hour. BLS counts 310 of them working in the area, 43.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $26.82 an hour, 18% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.06 and $36.59 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 69.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($38.06 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $480. At the 25th percentile ($28.08) it shrinks by about $870. The total moves by 3.8% or 6.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 71,550 jobs in the Redding area. That makes it the 257th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.05% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $28.08 | $34.50 | $38.06 | $29.12 | 1.18 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $22.06 | $26.82 | $36.59 | $22.66 | 1.18 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.18 | |||||
Redding against nearby metros and the rest of California
Of the five closest metros, 2 are cheaper than Redding. Reno is the lowest at about $11,300 (midpoint, 300 sq ft), 135 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CAthis page | $8,400 – $16,800 | $12,600 | |
| Chico, CA80 miles | $8,400 – $16,800 | $12,600 | level |
| Medford, OR120 miles | $7,700 – $15,400 | $11,600 | −8% |
| Reno, NV135 miles | $7,550 – $15,100 | $11,300 | −10% |
| Sacramento, CA145 miles | $8,550 – $17,200 | $12,900 | +2% |
| Napa, CA155 miles | $8,800 – $17,700 | $13,300 | +5% |
| California (statewide) | $8,650 – $17,400 | $13,000 | +3% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | −10% |
Across 300 US metros, Redding comes in at #28 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Redding is 3% below the California figure.
Other California metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 6,271,560 jobs | $8,650 – $17,400 | $13,000 | +3% |
| San Francisco, CA | 2,373,920 jobs | $9,500 – $19,100 | $14,300 | +14% |
| Riverside, CA | 1,716,760 jobs | $8,250 – $16,500 | $12,400 | −2% |
| San Diego, CA | 1,538,060 jobs | $8,600 – $17,200 | $12,900 | +2% |
| San Jose, CA | 1,134,970 jobs | $8,950 – $17,900 | $13,400 | +7% |
| Sacramento, CA | 1,080,590 jobs | $8,550 – $17,200 | $12,900 | +2% |
Cities with a workforce like Redding's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Redding against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozeman, MT | 72,210 jobs | $7,600 – $15,200 | $11,400 | −9% |
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $7,150 – $14,300 | $10,700 | −15% |
| Bangor, ME | 72,270 jobs | $7,250 – $14,500 | $10,900 | −14% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 70,650 jobs | $7,600 – $15,300 | $11,400 | −9% |
Wood deck: what moves the price in Redding
Replacement versus new
Deck replacement costs $30-$55 per sq ft because of demolition and haul-away.
Permit
Deck permits average $50-$150. Many cities skip the permit for small, low, freestanding decks.
Wood species
Pressure-treated pine is the cheapest at $25-$50 per sq ft installed. Ipe runs $50-$70 and bamboo $27-$52 (HomeGuide).
Redding: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Redding 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
$8,400 to $11,700
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$10,900 to $14,300
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$13,400 to $16,800
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $3,400 – $4,750 | $4,400 – $5,800 | $5,450 – $6,800 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $4,050 – $5,700 | $5,300 – $6,900 | $6,500 – $8,150 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $8,950 – $12,500 | $11,600 – $15,200 | $14,300 – $17,900 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $11,200 – $15,600 | $14,500 – $19,000 | $17,900 – $22,400 |
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Wood deck in Redding: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Redding?
For 300 sq ft, expect $8,400 to $16,800 in the Redding area. A standard-spec job lands at $10,900 to $14,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Redding?
About $28 to $55.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $50 to $150 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $50.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Redding or Chico?
Chico is 80 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $12,600, which is 0% more than Redding ($12,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Redding?
About 47% at the midpoint, or $5,850 out of $12,600. Materials are 53% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Redding?
$8,950 to $17,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Redding?
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 Redding area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Redding expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of California?
Redding is 3% below the California statewide estimate ($13,000 at the midpoint). We cover 23 metros in California; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Redding?
The BLS median is $34.50 an hour in the Redding area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $28.08 to $38.06.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Redding?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $8,400 to $11,700 and premium work $13,400 to $16,800. Basic means: pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle. Premium means: hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features.
+When is the best time to build a wood deck in Redding?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. May and October 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 stairs" add in Redding?
$1,550 to $2,900, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Redding
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 It Cost to Build a Deck? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Composite Decking Cost? (2026) (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