I asked for it...

[Adrian 155]

Right On !!!!

So Ken F and Rick P are in hibernation ( sp?).

Would you guys do me a favor and throw out some avg. per linear or sq. ft. rates for a DECK BUILD request ?

I realize this is a broad request due to lack of design info at this point.

Keeping in mind that it could be anything from a simple 10x10

to a multi level with a section for a band stand and lighting.

I am going to offer several options in design.

Hopefully I will add a certain "upper tier" feel in my presentation.

I will collect info this afternoon and compile estimate for customer afterwards.

First I must get a feel of her budget as she also has a fence resto and flatwork.

Thanks

I got married by the way......

[big mike 14]

I got married by the way.....

Congrats Adrian....

As for the deck numbers, its really going to depend on what type of wood is going to be used. And lumber prices change almost daily, so that will be a factor. Gather as much info on design, size, and material, and you'll get some answers. I've done some deck construction myself, but not for several years now. Good luck.

[Beth n Rod 1,279]

I got married by the way......

Congrats man! :D

Rod!~

[acegot 14]

:dance:Congratulations Adrian!!

[Adrian 155]

Thanks all.

I actually may have landed my first deck BUILD.

This should be fun.

Have a great weekend all.

[PressurePros 249]

Congrats on tying the knot Adrian.

I know prices vary by region. PTP framing and 5/4" x6" floor skin is about $30 s/f. It goes up with 2x6's, cedar, redwood etc.

[Adrian 155]

Great to know Ken. I am not far off base at all then with this customer.

I just jumped right in with this one and managed to add an arbor as well, to the bid.

Hopefully lighting as well.

It will be PTP, no doubt. I came in at close to $28 psf.

I don't believe for a minute that we here in the south can command the same rates you guys up north get due to seasonal ability.

But considering we are going to get 3 in of snow today in HOUSTON ( geez) I am not that far off on pricing. Plus it will get a staining job in the spring.

I will be washing in the snow today. I really look forward to this. Really.

Thx for the congrats as well.

I'll post some pics at some point of the wedding.

It was one wild ride. And the Hmoon was even better. ( but I won't post pics of that). LOL.

Thx again.

"Peace Through Sonic Distortion"

....oh, Ken, I think your phone is broken, because you didn't answer my call yesterday on the first ring.

You should look into that. kidding.

[big mike 14]

Adrian,

I'm not sure for your state, but in MN if you do any construction, you need a contractor license. That's why I don't build decks anymore, just do minor repairs. Congrats on getting the deck build. It can be very profitable.

[plainpainter 217]

Congrats on tying the knot Adrian.

I know prices vary by region. PTP framing and 5/4" x6" floor skin is about $30 s/f. It goes up with 2x6's, cedar, redwood etc.

If this ain't a selling point for restoration, I don't know what is? Folks can get their deck restored 15 times before equaling the cost of rebuilding.

[Adrian 155]

Adrian,

I'm not sure for your state, but in MN if you do any construction, you need a contractor license. That's why I don't build decks anymore, just do minor repairs. Congrats on getting the deck build. It can be very profitable.

I anticipated this coming up in the thread.

I have a licensed builder that is all " up with union " happy happy.

So, that is good to go. Just subbing, and my customer knows the chain as well.

But, it is continued work for me with the deck/arbor/ fence maintainance.

I pretty much just flip or replace wood when needed.

That's my building experience. I throw that up front.

I have a guy for fence repair.

I have a gutter guy.

A lawn guy.

blah blah.

My goal with this direction is "selling" and per centage.

But, I can swing a hammer when I need to.

...As long as my fingers are out of the way.

[Adrian 155]

If this ain't a selling point for restoration, I don't know what is? Folks can get their deck restored 15 times before equaling the cost of rebuilding.

You got that right as a selling point Dan.

But this is a new build. So, it's new turf for me.

I will also sell the customer on the it's first stain in the spring.

.......and hopefully still be off by 13:00 lol.