Wood deck cost in Colorado Springs, CO
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $7,250 – $14,500
- Per sq ft
- $24 – $48
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −4%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #147
- 1 = most expensive
A wood deck in Colorado Springs, CO usually costs $7,250 to $14,500 for 300 sq ft. That works out to about $24 to $48 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $470 less. Building materials run about 4% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 96.1).
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Colorado Springs, CO, standard level
$9,400 to $12,300
About $31 to $40.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 43% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,250 | $6,850 |
| Labor | $4,100 | $5,350 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $9,400 | $12,300 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Colorado Springs, CO
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,050 | $6,050 | $8,050 | 56% |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,750 | $6,300 | 43% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $7,250 | $10,900 | $14,500 | 100% |
Why Colorado Springs prices look the way they do
Labor is 43% of the midpoint bill here, against 44% 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 Colorado Springs the blended ratio comes out at 0.96.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Colorado Springs is at 96.1 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,300 nationally becomes $6,050 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.7: $50 to $150.
Optional extras in Colorado Springs
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 0.96 for Colorado Springs, which is the average of the area's wage index (0.96) and goods price index (0.96). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add stairs (flat) | $1,350 – $2,500 |
Planning more than one job in Colorado Springs?
Jobs that often go together with wood deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Colorado Springs wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, paver patio comes out highest (level) and composite deck lowest (−4%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $11,500 – $23,100 | −4% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $4,000 | −1% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,500 | level |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $27,900 – $55,900 | −4% |
Why two Colorado Springs quotes can differ
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).
Colorado Springs against nearby metros and the rest of Colorado
Same job, same size (300 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Denver is the priciest of the group at $11,700. Pueblo is the cheapest at $10,800.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, COthis page | $7,250 – $14,500 | $10,900 | |
| Denver, CO45 miles | $7,800 – $15,700 | $11,700 | +8% |
| Pueblo, CO50 miles | $7,150 – $14,400 | $10,800 | −1% |
| Boulder, CO95 miles | $7,350 – $14,800 | $11,100 | +2% |
| Greeley, CO120 miles | $7,250 – $14,600 | $10,900 | level |
| Fort Collins, CO135 miles | $7,300 – $14,600 | $11,000 | +1% |
| Colorado (statewide) | $7,600 – $15,300 | $11,400 | +5% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +4% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Colorado Springs ranks #147 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado figure.
Elsewhere in Colorado
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 1,609,350 jobs | $7,800 – $15,700 | $11,700 | +8% |
| Boulder, CO | 192,390 jobs | $7,350 – $14,800 | $11,100 | +2% |
| Fort Collins, CO | 169,430 jobs | $7,300 – $14,600 | $11,000 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $7,250 – $14,600 | $10,900 | level |
| Grand Junction, CO | 67,170 jobs | $7,350 – $14,700 | $11,000 | +1% |
| Pueblo, CO | 61,780 jobs | $7,150 – $14,400 | $10,800 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Colorado Springs against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $7,450 – $15,000 | $11,200 | +3% |
| Wichita, KS | 308,570 jobs | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | −6% |
| Oxnard, CA | 323,890 jobs | $8,550 – $17,100 | $12,800 | +18% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 304,790 jobs | $6,850 – $13,700 | $10,300 | −5% |
Colorado Springs weather and the wood deck calendar
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Colorado Springs Muni 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 Colorado Springs: 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.
Colorado Springs gets about 16 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 33 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (3.1 inches in July). The station averages about 23 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 | 45 | 19 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 47 | 20 | 0.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 27 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Apr | 61 | 34 | 1.4 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 44 | 2.0 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 53 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 58 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Aug | 84 | 57 | 3.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 77 | 49 | 1.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 65 | 37 | 0.8 | Workable |
| Nov | 53 | 26 | 0.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 45 | 19 | 0.2 | Workable |
What local crews earn in Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs the blend is 0.96.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $27.61 an hour, 5% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.86 and $31.36 an hour. About 1,220 work in the metro. That is 38.6 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $22.28 an hour, which is in line with the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $19.17 and $24.62 an hour. BLS counts 1,790 of them working in the area, 56.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $510 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $510. That is a swing of roughly 4.7% to 4.7% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Colorado Springs has 316,060 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 81st 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% | $23.86 | $27.61 | $31.36 | $29.12 | 0.95 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $19.17 | $22.28 | $24.62 | $22.66 | 0.98 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.96 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: wood deck pricing in Colorado Springs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Colorado Springs. 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
$7,250 to $10,200
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$9,400 to $12,300
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$11,600 to $14,500
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,900 – $4,100 | $3,800 – $5,000 | $4,700 – $5,900 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,500 – $4,900 | $4,550 – $6,000 | $5,650 – $7,050 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $7,700 – $10,800 | $10,000 – $13,200 | $12,400 – $15,500 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $9,650 – $13,500 | $12,500 – $16,400 | $15,400 – $19,300 |
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Wood deck in Colorado Springs: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Colorado Springs?
For 300 sq ft, expect $7,250 to $14,500 in the Colorado Springs area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,400 to $12,300. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Colorado Springs?
About $24 to $48 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 Colorado Springs or Denver?
Denver is 45 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $11,700, which is 8% more than Colorado Springs ($10,900). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Colorado Springs?
About 43% at the midpoint, or $4,750 out of $10,900. Materials are 56% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Colorado Springs?
$7,700 to $15,500. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Colorado Springs?
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 Colorado Springs area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Colorado Springs expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Colorado?
Colorado Springs is 5% below the Colorado statewide estimate ($11,400 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Colorado; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Colorado Springs?
The BLS median is $27.61 an hour in the Colorado Springs area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.86 to $31.36.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Colorado Springs?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $7,250 to $10,200 and premium work $11,600 to $14,500. Basic means: pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle. Premium means: hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features.
+Is there a bad season to build a wood deck in Colorado Springs?
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 stairs" add in Colorado Springs?
$1,350 to $2,500, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Colorado Springs
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