Putting a deck on the house

We going to build a new deck, and a fairly good sized one. 700SF or so. I'm having a hard time finding anyone willing to come up here to do it. Some will, but for $50-$60 a square foot which is nuts IMO. This is going to be a simple deck project - two rectangles, railing and stairs, all one level, no ladder work at all.

Anyone do decks or know someone who does who will come to mid-Gilpin County for the job? I will provide burgers, dogs, chicken, soft drinks, etc. for lunch every day if that sweetens the deal. :) And cash is king of course.

ETA: I may end up doing it myself, but my time is limited and I'd like to have it done before New Years. LOL

"ETA: I may end up doing it myself, but my time is limited and I'd like to have it done before New Years. LOL"

Should have started 3 months ago.[emoji6]

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Originally Posted by buffalobo

"ETA: I may end up doing it myself, but my time is limited and I'd like to have it done before New Years. LOL"

Should have started 3 months ago.[emoji6]

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Yeah, if I had the cash then I would have, believe me.

Tag.
I’ve been interested in adding a simple platform deck to my house, but have been pretty shocked at the quoted cost.

I had a new deck built a couple of years ago through a great landscaping company as part of an overhaul of the back yard.
They subbed it out to a carpenter, who was timely, professional, and part artist.
When I asked him how he found the job, he said he just looked for someone that wanted a carpenter.
Maybe Craigslist (I know you have to screen the responses), HomeAdvisor, or a posting in the local stores. I tried calling the number of the carpenter who did ours, but he has moved to another state.

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Originally Posted by drew890

Tag.
I’ve been interested in adding a simple platform deck to my house, but have been pretty shocked at the quoted cost.

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Everything is effin' expensive right now.

I saw the quote a friend got for a 6' privacy fence, and he was quoted $28/ft.

Anyone who swings a hammer is booked up and can pretty much get what they want. I actually like building decks but can't find any subs worth a damn so I'm busy sheetrocking and painting.

If it keeps being so slow, I'm about to be your sub.

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Originally Posted by Grant H.

I saw the quote a friend got for a 6' privacy fence, and he was quoted $28/ft.

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That’s awesome. I’ve only been able to get one fence person to even look at my fence or give me an estimate. My estimate was for about $40 a foot.

I’m hoping things might slow down in September or October when school starts back up and the weather cools down. If not then maybe Irving would like to do about $10K worth of fence for me.

I might know someone. I'll let you know.

I do have a two-man post hole digger now.

good luck finding anyone not charging top dollar, anywhere.

If you have the money and not planning on relocating OOS / selling your home, spend the money on Trex, not wood.

Every contractor I've contacted so far either doesn't respond or flakes out on me. One might work out, but it's slow going on getting numbers which concerns me. Still looking if you know anyone. Got Benjamins burning a hole in my pocket and would like to get this done before snow flies up here.

Everyone is swamped right now. You might try giving Deck Superstore in Commerce City and see if they have any referrals or contacts. It's a great place for materials too!

Good luck.