Wood deck cost in Longview, TX
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (300 sq ft)
- $6,500 – $13,100
- Per sq ft
- $21.50 – $43
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −14%
- US $11,400
- Rank of 300 metros
- #286
- 1 = most expensive
Longview homeowners pay roughly $6,500 to $13,100 to build a wood deck at 300 sq ft, or $21.50 to $43 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Longview is 14% lower. Carpenters earn a median of $22.19 an hour in the Longview area, 24% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 300 sq ft in Longview, TX, standard level
$8,500 to $11,100
About $28 to $36.50 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 39% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,100 | $6,700 |
| Labor | $3,300 | $4,300 |
| Permits and fees | $70 | $110 |
| Total | $8,500 | $11,100 |
Cost breakdown for 300 sq ft in Longview, TX
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $5,900 | $7,900 | 60% |
| Labor | $2,550 | $3,800 | $5,100 | 39% |
| Permits and fees | $45 | $90 | $130 | 1% |
| Total | $6,500 | $9,800 | $13,100 | 100% |
Why Longview 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, Longview wages are 0.77 times the national level. Labor makes up about 39% of the midpoint estimate (44% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Longview metro is 93.8 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 300 sq ft comes to $5,900, compared with $6,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.5) and land at $45 to $130.
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 Longview is 0.77 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.19 an hour, which is 24% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $21.58 and $27.83 an hour. BLS counts 370 of them working in the area, 31.3 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 $18.19 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.53 and $22.15 an hour. About 1,610 work in the metro. That is 136.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($27.83 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $770. At the 25th percentile ($21.58) it shrinks by about $85. The total moves by 7.8% or 0.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 118,060 jobs in the Longview area. That makes it the 186th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.08% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 80% | $21.58 | $22.19 | $27.83 | $29.12 | 0.76 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $16.53 | $18.19 | $22.15 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.77 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Longview
Because every project leans on different trades, Longview's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, paver patio runs −12% and composite deck −16%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite deck | 300 sq ft | $10,100 – $20,200 | −16% |
| Concrete patio | 300 sq ft | $1,100 – $3,400 | −14% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,650 – $4,800 | −12% |
| Detached garage | 576 sq ft | $24,700 – $49,600 | −15% |
Extras that change the Longview total
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Longview by the average of the local wage index (0.77) and goods index (0.94), a factor of 0.85. 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) | $1,200 – $2,200 |
Longview: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Longview 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
$6,500 to $9,150
Pressure-treated pine, low to the ground, simple rectangle
Standard
$8,500 to $11,100
Cedar or upgraded pine, stairs and a railing
Premium
$10,500 to $13,100
Hardwood decking, multi-level, built-in features
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10x12 (120 sq ft) | $2,650 – $3,700 | $3,450 – $4,500 | $4,250 – $5,300 |
| 12x12 (144 sq ft) | $3,150 – $4,450 | $4,100 – $5,400 | $5,050 – $6,350 |
| 16x20 (320 sq ft) | $6,950 – $9,750 | $9,050 – $11,900 | $11,200 – $14,000 |
| 20x20 (400 sq ft) | $8,700 – $12,200 | $11,300 – $14,800 | $13,900 – $17,400 |
Wood deck: what moves the price in Longview
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.
Is Longview cheap or dear? The local comparison
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 $9,550 to $10,700 across Longview and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview, TXthis page | $6,500 – $13,100 | $9,800 | |
| Tyler, TX35 miles | $6,450 – $12,900 | $9,700 | −1% |
| Shreveport, LA55 miles | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | +1% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,550 | −3% |
| Dallas, TX135 miles | $7,100 – $14,300 | $10,700 | +9% |
| Alexandria, LA145 miles | $6,550 – $13,100 | $9,800 | level |
| Texas (statewide) | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +5% |
| United States | $7,550 – $15,200 | $11,400 | +16% |
Across 300 US metros, Longview comes in at #286 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $14,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $9,050 (midpoints, 300 sq ft). Statewide, Longview is 5% below the Texas figure.
Other Texas metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 4,049,800 jobs | $7,100 – $14,300 | $10,700 | +9% |
| Houston, TX | 3,289,720 jobs | $7,000 – $14,100 | $10,600 | +8% |
| Austin, TX | 1,293,690 jobs | $6,800 – $13,600 | $10,200 | +4% |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,126,880 jobs | $6,650 – $13,400 | $10,000 | +2% |
| El Paso, TX | 339,120 jobs | $6,350 – $12,700 | $9,500 | −3% |
| McAllen, TX | 296,700 jobs | $6,250 – $12,600 | $9,450 | −4% |
Cities with a workforce like Longview's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Longview against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 118,390 jobs | $7,500 – $15,100 | $11,300 | +15% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $6,550 – $13,200 | $9,850 | +1% |
| Greeley, CO | 119,540 jobs | $7,250 – $14,600 | $10,900 | +11% |
| Topeka, KS | 115,750 jobs | $6,850 – $13,800 | $10,300 | +5% |
When to schedule wood deck in Longview
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Longview #2 (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 Longview (8 of 12 months). June, July, August and September have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Longview gets about 51 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are March, April and December (5.3 inches in December). Inside the workable window, January and November are the driest, at 4.2 and 3.4 inches. The station averages about 112 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 | 58 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Feb | 62 | 40 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 47 | 5.0 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 54 | 5.0 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 92 | 71 | 4.0 | Hot |
| Jul | 95 | 74 | 3.3 | Hot |
| Aug | 96 | 74 | 2.9 | Hot |
| Sep | 90 | 67 | 3.9 | Hot |
| Oct | 80 | 56 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Nov | 68 | 45 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 60 | 38 | 5.3 | Workable |
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Wood deck in Longview: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a wood deck in Longview?
For 300 sq ft, expect $6,500 to $13,100 in the Longview area. A standard-spec job lands at $8,500 to $11,100. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for wood deck in Longview?
About $21.50 to $43 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $45 to $130 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $25 to $50.
+Is wood deck cheaper in Longview or Tyler?
Tyler is 35 miles away. The midpoint for 300 sq ft there is $9,700, which is 1% less than Longview ($9,800). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Longview?
About 39% at the midpoint, or $3,800 out of $9,800. Materials are 60% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 44%.
+What would 16x20 (320 sq ft) cost in Longview?
$6,950 to $14,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does wood deck need a permit in Longview?
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 Longview area (our national range of $50 to $150 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Longview expensive for wood deck compared with the rest of Texas?
Longview is 5% below the Texas statewide estimate ($10,300 at the midpoint). We cover 21 metros in Texas; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Longview?
The BLS median is $22.19 an hour in the Longview area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $21.58 to $27.83.
+What do basic and premium wood deck work cost in Longview?
For 300 sq ft, basic work runs $6,500 to $9,150 and premium work $10,500 to $13,100. 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 Longview?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are October through May. January and November 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 Longview?
$1,200 to $2,200, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Wood deck near Longview
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