5 Things You’ll Need to Know if You Want a Deck

With summer fast approaching, this may be the right time to consider adding a deck addition to your home. Keep reading to find out how this can add value to the aesthetic, experience and value of your home.

1. Price Vs Time

Buying or building your own deck addition is a big decision. Are the benefit(s) of cutting cost ﹥ the cost of your time?

Below is a breakdown of that general price vs time comparison.

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DYI

Cost of wood: $2-$9 +/- per linear ft
Cost of premium materials: $5-$60+/- per linear ft
Time: Three weeks or more

PRofessionally

Cost of wood: $15+/- per sq ft
Cost of premium materials: $35 - $100+/- per sq ft
Time: A week or less

Note: This consists of material and labor cost

Note: Material-wise, wood is priced by linear ft. When paying a professional, they price each project per sq ft. The prices above reflect that.

Note: If you’re in the market to get a deck addition, plan to spend between $4,000 and $10,000 on a new deck, depending on the dimensions and materials used for the project.

Pro tip: The busy season for getting a deck is between Spring and Summer. We recommend getting a deck in the Winter or Fall because that is typically the slowest season for contractors.

2. Finding the Right Materials for the Right Price

Benefits for Hiring a Professional

Have connections to better suppliers.
Some stores give up to 15-20% off material costs for contractors.
Ensure the materials bought and used are high quality.
Know how much they’ll need for a project.
Will dispose of the leftovers.
Save the client time and energy.

Benefits of DIY

Can use outside sources to find the best deal(s) on materials.
You directly control the quality of materials used.
Have flexibility on the amount of materials used on the project.
Have extra material left over for other projects.

Get a free quote on a deck:

Lindstrom Custom Construction

(208) 705-4240

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1. Price Vs Time