I am looking into having a deck built. It is 16'x12'. Ledger board w/ flashing is already installed on house. It will be your basic wood deck with a bench along one of the 12' sides. I just need a rough quote. This is for labor only! $500? $750? $1000? I live in Richmond, VA.
2007-12-31 05:23:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You better plan on at least $2000 unless you are going to hire some illegal aliens! Which isn't a bad idea - it's just that a contractor will run you at least $1500 and probably closer to $2000. I am assuming this is going to be at least 10' off the ground. If it is ground level you can probably get it for $1000-1300.
Good luck
2007-12-31 05:34:59 · answer #1 · answered by Steve in NC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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I have to agree with Steve in NC. I do a lot of deck work, nd the fact that you have a ledger and flashing is great, but you left out some important details, such as height off the ground, which will make a major difference in cost, even if you Do It Yourself.
Frost line might be considered in footers. Certainly treated lumber, unless you're going with composite materials. Labor extends beyond just the construction obviously.
Working alone, I'd estimate I'd do the job in 3 days, including the set of the footer concrete, prep and cleanup. $1500 to $1800 would be a fair beginning figure for labor. As Steve also states, labor pool type labor might be an option, and I use them often, but a major Pool can charge $18 to $25 per hour, per laborer, and give them $9 per hour.
Setting the posts may be the most labor intensive part of the job. I no longer set 4 x 4's buried in the ground. I use Pier Blocks, with Adjustable Brackets for the 4 x 4's.
Steven Wolf
AKA "The Deck Doc"
2007-12-31 06:07:35 · answer #5 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Labor usually is approximately 3 times the cost of materials. Figure how much the materials cost and multiply by 3.
You should be able to do a small rectangular deck in a weekend by yourself, certainly with one other helper. It's not hard and even if you don't have the tools, you can rent them inexpensively. Give it a try, it will be fun.
2007-12-31 05:34:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would say 750 to 1000 maybe more if they have to dig for footers for posts
2007-12-31 05:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋