Wood deck cost in Lexington Park, MD
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $7,600 – $15,300
- Per sq ft
- $25 – $50.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +1%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #78
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a wood deck in the Lexington Park area: $7,600 to $15,300 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 lands close to the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $30.23 an hour in the Lexington Park area, 4% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Lexington Park, MD, standard level
$9,900 to $13,000
About $33 to $43 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 44% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,450 | $7,100 |
| Labor | $4,400 | $5,750 |
| Permits and fees | $80 | $120 |
| Total | $9,900 | $13,000 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Lexington Park, MD
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,200 | $6,300 | $8,350 | 55% |
| Labor | $3,400 | $5,050 | $6,750 | 44% |
| Permits and fees | $50 | $100 | $150 | 1% |
| Total | $7,600 | $11,400 | $15,300 | 100% |
Why Lexington Park prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: carpenters at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Lexington Park wages are 1.02 times the national level. Labor makes up about 44% of the midpoint estimate (44% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Lexington Park is at 99.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $6,300 nationally becomes $6,300 here (midpoint, 300 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 100.8: $50 to $150.
Wood deck: what moves the price in Lexington Park
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).
Height and stairs
A second-story deck needs more structure. New stairs run $1,400-$2,600 installed.
Lexington Park against nearby metros and the rest of Maryland
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 300 sq ft range from $10,400 to $11,700 across Lexington Park and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park, MDthis page | $7,600 – $15,300 | $11,400 | |
| Washington, DC65 miles | $7,750 – $15,600 | $11,700 | +2% |
| Baltimore, MD70 miles | $7,700 – $15,500 | $11,600 | +1% |
| Dover, DE75 miles | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,500 | −8% |
| Richmond, VA80 miles | $6,950 – $14,000 | $10,500 | −8% |
| Virginia Beach, VA100 miles | $6,900 – $13,800 | $10,400 | −9% |
| Maryland (statewide) | $7,750 – $15,600 | $11,700 | +2% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | −1% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Lexington Park ranks #78 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Lexington Park is 2% below the Maryland figure.
Elsewhere in Maryland
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 1,356,680 jobs | $7,700 – $15,500 | $11,600 | +1% |
| Hagerstown, MD | 107,170 jobs | $7,150 – $14,400 | $10,800 | −6% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Lexington Park against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | 71,270 jobs | $7,150 – $14,300 | $10,700 | −6% |
| Janesville, WI | 69,870 jobs | $8,050 – $16,100 | $12,100 | +6% |
| Redding, CA | 71,550 jobs | $8,400 – $16,800 | $12,600 | +10% |
| Wausau, WI | 69,530 jobs | $6,900 – $13,800 | $10,400 | −9% |
Planning more than one job in Lexington Park?
Jobs that often go together with wood deck are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Lexington Park wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, composite deck comes out highest (+1%) and concrete patio lowest (−3%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $12,200 – $24,500 | +1% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,250 – $3,900 | −3% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $3,000 – $5,450 | level |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $28,900 – $58,100 | level |
Optional extras in Lexington Park
Add-ons start from national price ranges and are scaled by 1.01 for Lexington Park, which is the average of the area's wage index (1.02) and goods price index (1.00). The estimator above can add them to your total.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add stairs (flat) | $1,400 – $2,650 |
Who does the work: Lexington Park 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 Lexington Park the blend is 1.02.
Carpenters (47-2031), 80% of the weighting: a median of $30.23 an hour, 4% above the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $26.36 and $35.38 an hour. About 210 work in the metro. That is 29.7 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $21.88 an hour, which is 3% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $23.85 an hour. BLS counts 450 of them working in the area, 63.7 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 $700 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $530. That is a swing of roughly 4.6% to 6.1% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Lexington Park has 70,650 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 259th 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% | $26.36 | $30.23 | $35.38 | $29.12 | 1.04 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $18.05 | $21.88 | $23.85 | $22.66 | 0.97 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.02 | |||||
The best months for wood deck in Lexington Park
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Patuxent River Nas (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 Lexington Park: 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.
Lexington Park gets about 45 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 13 inches of snow. The wettest months are June, July and August (4.7 inches in August). The station averages about 26 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 | 30 | 2.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 48 | 31 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 55 | 37 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 66 | 47 | 3.7 | Workable |
| May | 75 | 57 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 83 | 66 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 71 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Aug | 85 | 69 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Sep | 79 | 63 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 69 | 52 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Nov | 58 | 41 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 50 | 34 | 3.5 | Workable |
Lexington Park: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Lexington Park. 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
$7,600 to $10,700
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$9,900 to $13,000
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$12,200 to $15,300
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $3,100 – $4,350 | $4,000 – $5,250 | $4,950 – $6,200 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,700 – $5,150 | $4,800 – $6,300 | $5,900 – $7,400 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $8,100 – $11,400 | $10,600 – $13,800 | $13,000 – $16,300 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $10,100 – $14,200 | $13,200 – $17,300 | $16,200 – $20,300 |
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Wood deck in Lexington Park: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Lexington Park?
For 300 sq ft, expect $7,600 to $15,300 in the Lexington Park area. A standard-spec job lands at $9,900 to $13,000. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Lexington Park?
About $25 to $50.50 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 Lexington Park or Washington?
Washington is 65 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $11,700, which is 2% more than Lexington Park ($11,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Lexington Park?
About 44% at the midpoint, or $5,050 out of $11,400. Materials are 55% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Lexington Park?
$8,100 to $16,300. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Lexington Park?
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 Lexington Park area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Lexington Park expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Maryland?
Lexington Park is 2% below the Maryland statewide estimate ($11,700 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Maryland; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Lexington Park?
The BLS median is $30.23 an hour in the Lexington Park area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $26.36 to $35.38.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Lexington Park?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $7,600 to $10,700 and premium work $12,200 to $15,300. 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 Lexington Park?
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 Lexington Park?
$1,400 to $2,650, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Lexington Park
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