2025 Colorado Springs Deck Cost & Buying Guide
Per Square Foot Pricing – Veteran-Owned Insights from We Build Stuff
Deck Type Materials + Labor Price Per Sq Ft
Basic Wood (Pressure-Treated Pine) $40 – $55 $45 avg
Better Wood (Cedar / Redwood) $55 – $75 $65 avg
Composite (Trex / Deckorators / TimberTech) $60 – $95 $82 avg
Luxury Composite + Hidden Fasteners $90 – $120 $105 avg
Includes: Footings, framing, decking, railings, stairs, permits, cleanup
Size Type Total Cost
12x16 (192 sq ft) Composite $15,744 – $18,240
16x20 (320 sq ft) Better Wood $20,800 – $24,000
10x12 (120 sq ft) Basic Wood $5,400 – $6,600
What Affects Price Per Square Foot?
Factor Cost Impact
Elevation & Frost Line +$5–$10/sq ft (deeper footings in CO)
Stairs +$300–$600 per step
Railings +$40–$80 per linear foot
Pergola / Cover +$25–$40/sq ft
LED Lighting +$8–$15/sq ft
Why Wood Costs So Much to Maintain in Colorado
Issue Annual Cost
Staining / Sealing $800–$1,200
Board Replacement (warping, rot) $300–$500
Power Washing $200–$300
Total per year $1,300–$2,000
Deck Building Timeline (Start to Finish)
Phase Duration
Design & Quote 1–3 days
Permits (PPRBD) 1–2 weeks
Construction 1–5 weeks
Final Inspection 1 day
Total: 2–7 weeks
Existing Deck Demo
Expect to pay roughly $8/sqft Demo and disposal fee for existing decks
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