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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.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Denver, CO
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Other metro areas in Colorado
| Denver, CO | $13,500 |
| Deck building cost in Colorado Springs, CO | $12,600 |
| Colorado average | $13,200 |
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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.