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