Categories

Advice on building a deck

Question Icon
Posted by: from Mississauga
4/10/2016 at 1:23:09 AM

Hello,

I am building a deck, 250 sq ft with no railings and stairs or anything, just a simple n plain deck, basically 2 feet above the ground so it's level to the backyard door.

Can you guys please tell me how many posts are required, how many beams, and how many joists?

How much would a contractor charge for everything?

Or how much would a contractor charge if I buy all the material and charge just for labour, in Mississauga, Ontario?

I know its alot of questions but it's my first time and I am just curious. Would appreciate any help I can get.

Thank you in advance,

John.

REPLIES (2)
User Icon
Matthew from Matt of All Trades in Kitchener
Date/Time4/10/2016 at 9:04:35 AM

Hi John,

I suggest going to the big box stores and have them do up a deck design for you. This will give you all the information that you will need to construct your deck, material to buy and most important, the heights required for you not to required to have guards and or railings.

If you pay anybody, pay a post hole company to come in to dig and set the posts. Money well spent. 150ish per hole

Thanks,

Matt

User Icon
Date/Time4/10/2016 at 4:23:12 PM

If it's more than 23" off the ground it requires a railing.

Search the TrustedPros directory and discover the best contractors in your area.

Find your home service pro
Great renovations start with a great contractor.

Since 2004, TrustedPros has been helping homeowners find the right contractor for their home improvements and repairs.

Post Your Project

Within hours you'll be comparing offers from top-rated professionals. It's free to post and you're under no obligation to hire.

 
Trustedpros Inc. does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, safety, legality or usefulness of any Content, or Whether Content is Current and up-to-date, and TrustedPros Inc. Shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to your use or reliance upon any content or for content being removed or otherwise ceasing to be available. Please refer to the terms and conditions of use of this websites for more details.
Categories

Get quotes from top-rated contractors

x