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How much does a new deck cost in the Puget Sound?

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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Prices by option

Decks prices by option

Option
Typical installed price
Pressure-treated wood

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.

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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.

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Planning the project itself? Read our deck building guide.

A 300 to 400 square foot composite deck commonly costs $18,000 to $45,000. Wood decks cost less up front.

Labor rates, permit fees, hillside lots and stainless hardware requirements.

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.

Source
What it says
$18,000 – $45,000, 300 – 400 sq ft composite
$28,000 – $45,000+, 300 – 500 sq ft composite
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