In Texas, most deck build projects cost between $3,000 and $15,000 per job, with a typical price near $8,000. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical deck build cost
$3,000 – $15,000
per job · typical $8,000
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Deck build cost breakdown
- Pressure-treated wood$2,500 – $7,000typical $5,000
- Composite decking$6,000 – $15,000typical $10,000
- PVC decking$8,000 – $20,000typical $14,000
At a glance
- Typical range$3,000 – $15,000
- Unitper job
- Cities covered91
What Decks and Patios costs
Cost includes materials (pressure-treated wood, composite, or PVC) and labor for a 12x16 deck. Composite costs more but requires less maintenance. Includes footings and railing.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
How much per square foot?
Wood: $15–$30. Composite: $30–$50. PVC: $40–$60. Includes labor.
What adds to the cost?
Multiple levels, built-in seating, stairs, and lighting. Permits and foundation work also add.
Can I build a deck myself?
Yes, if you have carpentry skills. A DIY wood deck can cost half of a pro build.