Basic
$18 – $40 per sq ft
Solid-color PVC deck boards with light embossed grain, treated joists at 16 in., concrete footings, color-plugged screws

Build a new deck surfaced with PVC/plastic deck boards, including framing, footings, fasteners and labor (railings and stairs extra).
Plastic Decking in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $21 to $47 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for plastic decking.
National average: $20 – $45 per sq ft
$18 – $40 per sq ft
Solid-color PVC deck boards with light embossed grain, treated joists at 16 in., concrete footings, color-plugged screws
$21 – $47 per sq ft
Cellular PVC boards with multi-tone wood grain, joists at 12 in. with joist tape, hidden fasteners
$26 – $59 per sq ft
Cellular PVC boards with deep streaked wood-look grain, joists at 12 in., joist tape, hidden fasteners
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $9.45 – $21 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $7.28 – $16 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $2.52 – $5.67 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.68 – $3.78 | sq ft |
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