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Trade: home improvement
Join Date: May 2006
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Another Newbie Deck Pricing Question
I am a kitchen and bath guy but I have a customers neighbor who has purchased the lumber already and wants me to give him a price on building his all PT deck. Hartford county Connecticut.
It is 12x16. 12' side attached to house via 2x12 ledger. he has a triple 2x12 beam on 2 6x6 posts 14' out parallel from house. 2x10 joists 12" OC cantilevered with 2 feet overhang for 16' total. 5/4 decking. he wants no stairs and no railing. just 4x4 every 4 feet to support railing after he decides on what he wants. Is 4 feet ok or can it be 8'. also the deck is around 10 -12' in the air. 2nd story. I dont even think it will pass inspection. No stairs on 2nd story deck? I am also thinking the joists should be doubled 2x10 to span 14'. Are 2 6x6 posts enough on 42" concrete frost line piers. I am thinking 3 6x6 4' apart with diaganol bracing to span the beam 12'. He has purchased the lumber minus the 4x4's and wants me to supply all the hangers, screws, hardware etc. I am thinking around $3500+ for labor & hardware. Like I said I am a kitchen and bath remodeler but have been toying with the idea of expanding services. Is this price way off base? What would be a fair price? Thanks for your speedy responses. Great site! |
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Class A Contractor "BLD"
Trade: Remodeling and home improvements
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Virginia Beach, Va.
Posts: 1,286
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Re: Another Newbie Deck Pricing QuestionQuote:
Only you know your overhead and profit requirements. Guesstimate how long this job will take X P/OH + MAT.= cost. Stick to Kitchens and baths....much better money.
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