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Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX · 7.8 million people
Deck building cost in Houston, TX
Most homeowners pay $9,150 – $15,300 (mid-range, typical $11,700, before sales tax), 10% below the national average and 1% above the Texas average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Houston, TX
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $10,400 $8,100 – $13,500 | $4,905 | $5,507 |
| Mid-range | $11,700 $9,150 – $15,300 | $5,636 | $6,101 |
| Premium | $20,200 $15,800 – $26,300 | $8,302 | $11,941 |
Why prices in Houston, TX are different
Labor is about 48% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Houston, TX area cost about 18% less 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 10% below the national figure and 1% above the Texas average.
Houston, TX ranks 89 of the 110 largest US metro areas for this job, from most to least expensive.
Other metro areas in Texas
| Deck building cost in Austin, TX | $11,800 |
| Houston, TX | $11,700 |
| Deck building cost in Dallas, TX | $11,600 |
| Deck building cost in San Antonio, TX | $11,600 |
| Deck building cost in Killeen, TX | $11,500 |
| Deck building cost in El Paso, TX | $10,900 |
| Deck building cost in McAllen, TX | $10,800 |
| Texas average | $11,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does deck building cost in Houston, TX?
A mid-range job typically costs $11,700 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying $9,150 – $15,300. Basic is about $10,400 and premium about $20,200.
Is deck building more expensive in Houston, TX than elsewhere in Texas?
Houston, TX: 1% above the Texas average of $11,600. Labor is about 48% of a mid-range deck building job, around 76 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in the Houston, TX area cost about 18% less 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 10% below the national figure and 1% above the Texas average.
How does Houston, TX compare with other large metros?
Among the 110 US metro areas with 500,000+ people, Houston, TX ranks 89 for this job, from most to least expensive. The national figure is $13,000.
How much of the price is labor in Houston, TX?
About 48% 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.