Updated September 2026 · Typical installed prices for Seattle, Tacoma and Everett-area homes
Quick answer
Most Puget Sound homeowners pay $18,000 to $45,000 for a 300–400 sq ft composite deck. A typical project runs $75 – $130 per sq ft for composite, installed.
Typical 2026 price
$18,000 – $45,000
for a 300–400 sq ft composite deck
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The budget option; needs yearly care in our climate.
$45 – $75 per sq ft
Cedar
Beautiful and naturally rot-resistant; regular sealing.
$55 – $90 per sq ft
Composite (Trex or similar)
Low maintenance, won’t rot or splinter.
$75 – $130 per sq ft
Covered deck
Roof or pergola for year-round use.
+$15,000 – $40,000
By project size
What a whole project costs
Project
Typical total
Small deck (~150 sq ft)
$8,000 – $18,000
Average deck (300–400 sq ft)
$18,000 – $45,000
Large or multi-level deck
$45,000 – $80,000+
Cost factors
What drives the price
Decking material
Composite costs more up front, less over its life.
Height and slope
Hillside and second-story decks need more structure.
Railings and stairs
Glass, cable and metal railings add cost.
Permits
Most decks over 30 inches high need a permit.
Ways to save
How to keep the price down
Ask for hidden fasteners and proper flashing at the house.
Composite saves years of sealing and staining.
Build before summer – spring schedules fill fast.
How we price
Ranges are typical installed prices for the Seattle–Tacoma–Everett area, checked against published local pricing (sources below). They’re for planning. Your written quote is the real number.
It skips the yearly sealing a wood deck needs here, so the gap narrows over time.
Sources
Where these prices come from
Our typical range, $18,000–$45,000 for a 300–400 sq ft composite deck, sits inside what local contractors and cost publishers report. Their numbers differ because each prices a different scope, finish level or home size.
What the range includes
Footings, framing, composite decking, railings and stairs for a 300 to 400 sq ft deck.
Not included
Permits, demolishing an old deck, covers, lighting and steep-slope foundations.
Prices checked September 30, 2026 by Clearview Home Guide.