Unit pricing
Deck Building cost per square foot in Aurora
Deck Building cost per square foot in Aurora, Colorado in 2026.
Low
$4,600
Average
$8,400
High
$12,600
Aurora crews quote about $16 – $84 per square foot.
Multiply local unit rates by your real measurements.
What drives deck building prices in Aurora
Local labor, permitting and climate move Aurora prices away from the national average.
Labor market
Aurora prices just under the Denver core.
Permits
City permits apply to most exterior and structural work.
Climate
Severe hail seasons drive impact-rated roofing.
Aurora unit pricing by material
Pressure-treated pine$16 – $37
Cedar$26 – $47
Redwood$32 – $53
Composite (Trex, TimberTech)$32 – $63
PVC / cellular vinyl$37 – $74
Tropical hardwood (ipe, cumaru)$42 – $84
Aluminum$47 – $95
Ways to lower your Aurora price
- Keep the deck rectangular and under 200 sq ft where codes ease off.
- Frame with pressure-treated lumber and spend only on the visible deck surface.
- Build ground level — every foot of elevation adds framing, footings and railing.
- Schedule in fall when builders discount to keep crews busy.
- Skip fascia wraps and picture framing details that add labor with no structural value.
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