Composite Decking Cost Guide: What to Expect per Square Foot

Understanding the true cost of composite decking helps you budget effectively for your project. Material costs vary significantly by brand, product line, and region.

Material Costs by Tier

Below are estimated material-only costs per square foot based on manufacturer data. These are board prices only and don't include substructure, fasteners, railings, or installation.

**Value Tier ($2.80-$3.50/sq ft):**

- Fiberon Concordia: $2.80/sq ft

- MoistureShield Vantage: $2.80/sq ft

- Deckorators Venture: $3.20/sq ft

- Trex Enhance: $3.20/sq ft

- Fiberon Good Life: $3.20/sq ft

- TimberTech Premier: $3.20/sq ft

**Mid-Range Tier ($3.50-$5.50/sq ft):**

- TimberTech Prime: $3.50/sq ft

- TimberTech Terrain: $3.80/sq ft

- MoistureShield Elevate: $3.80/sq ft

- Deckorators Vista: $4.00/sq ft

- TimberTech Prime+: $4.00/sq ft

- Trex Select: $4.20/sq ft

- TimberTech Premier+: $4.20/sq ft

- MoistureShield Meridian: $4.50/sq ft

- TimberTech Terrain+: $4.50/sq ft

- Deckorators Discover: $4.80/sq ft

- Fiberon Promenade: $4.80/sq ft

- Deckorators Vault: $5.00/sq ft

- MoistureShield Vision: $5.00/sq ft

- Fiberon ArmorGuard: $5.20/sq ft

- Fiberon Sanctuary: $5.50/sq ft

**Premium Tier ($5.50-$9.00/sq ft):**

- Trex Transcend: $5.80/sq ft

- Deckorators Voyage: $5.50/sq ft

- TimberTech Reserve: $5.80/sq ft

- Trex Transcend Lineage: $6.50/sq ft

- TimberTech Legacy: $6.50/sq ft

- Trex Refuge (PVC): $7.00/sq ft

- Azek Harvest: $7.50/sq ft

- Fiberon Paramount (PVC): $7.50/sq ft

- Azek Harvest+: $8.00/sq ft

- Trex Signature: $8.50/sq ft

- Azek Landmark: $8.50/sq ft

- Azek Vintage: $9.00/sq ft

Hidden Costs to Consider

- **Fasteners:** Hidden fasteners add $0.50-$1.00/sq ft

- **Railing:** $20-$50+ per linear foot installed

- **Substructure:** If existing substructure needs repair, add $2-$5/sq ft

- **Removal/disposal:** Removing old decking: $2-$5/sq ft

- **Permits:** $100-$500 depending on local requirements

Total Installed Cost Estimate

Most professionally installed composite decks range from $15-$30 per square foot total. For a 300 sq ft deck, expect $4,500-$9,000 installed.

DIY installation can save 40-60% on labor costs but requires proper tools and know-how.