Basic
$16 – $36 per sq ft
Solid-color PVC deck boards with light embossed grain, treated joists at 16 in., concrete footings, color-plugged screws
How Much Does Plastic Decking Cost in Charlotte, North Carolina?
Build a new deck surfaced with PVC/plastic deck boards, including framing, footings, fasteners and labor (railings and stairs extra).
Plastic Decking in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $19 to $42 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Plastic Decking in Charlotte, North Carolina
$19 – $42
per sq ftPrices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for plastic decking.
National average: $20 – $45 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$19 – $42 per sq ft
Cellular PVC boards with multi-tone wood grain, joists at 12 in. with joist tape, hidden fasteners
Premium
$23 – $53 per sq ft
Cellular PVC boards with deep streaked wood-look grain, joists at 12 in., joist tape, hidden fasteners
Cost Breakdown in Charlotte
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $8.73 – $20 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $6.16 – $14 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.33 – $5.24 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.55 – $3.49 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Charlotte local market conditions.
Plastic Decking photo examples
Gray composite deck boards with outdoor lounge furniture on a deck
Photo: Ace Hammerton · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Cost Factors in Charlotte, North Carolina
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($9.00-$20.25 per square foot)
- Labor ($7.00-$15.75 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.40-$5.40 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.60-$3.60 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs3.0% below avg
Labor costs12.0% below avg
Material costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- PVC Decking Cost in 2026, DeckCostGuide, deckcostguide.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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