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Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 3.1 million people

Deck building cost in Denver, CO

Most homeowners pay $10,500 – $17,500 (mid-range, typical $13,500, before sales tax), 4% above the national average and 2% above the Colorado average.

Most homeowners pay

$10,500 – $17,500Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO · 269 sq ft · before sales tax
Typical: $13,500
Labour $7,366Materials $6,101Work hours: 76.4

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Price levels in Denver, CO

TypicalLabourMaterials
Basic$11,900
$9,300 – $15,500
$6,410$5,507
Mid-range$13,500
$10,500 – $17,500
$7,366$6,101
Premium$22,800
$17,800 – $29,600
$10,850$11,941

Why prices in Denver, CO are different

Labor is about 55% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Denver, CO area cost about 7% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 4% above the national figure and 2% above the Colorado average.

Denver, CO ranks 23 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does deck building cost in Denver, CO?

A mid-range job typically costs $13,500 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $10,500 – $17,500. Basic is about $11,900 and premium about $22,800.

Is deck building more expensive in Denver, CO than elsewhere in Colorado?

Denver, CO: 2% above the Colorado average of $13,200. Labor is about 55% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Denver, CO area cost about 7% more than the national average (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the metro area), while materials cost much the same nationwide. So the job comes out 4% above the national figure and 2% above the Colorado average.

How does Denver, CO compare with other large metros?

Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Denver, CO ranks 23 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $13,000.

How much of the price is labor in Denver, CO?

About 55% at the mid-range level, around 76 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between cities.

Population: US Census Bureau, metropolitan area estimates for 2024.

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