Putting a deck on the house

[GilpinGuy]

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

[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.

[GilpinGuy]

"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.

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

[drew890]

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

[Grant H.]

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

Everything is effin' expensive right now.

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

[ray1970]

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

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.

[BladesNBarrels]

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.

[Wulf202]

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.

[Irving]

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

[Ah Pook]

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