I saw this picture online and would like to know the estimate price required to build this deck? Our backyard is small. Its a townhouse. We already have a deck which we want to remove and replace it with new one. Also, do I need a permit for this. I live in Brampton, ON. Right now just getting idea for the price.
Hi Simran
IN regards to needing a permit you should check with Brampton building department if one is needed. Usually if the deck is less than 2 feet above ground level a permit is not required.
You will need a contractor(s) to visit your home in order to give an accurate estimate. Many factors will affect price....materials used...composite, cedar or pressure treated. Handrail required??
Hello dear
All deck in your backyard you didn't need permission from city,if you want you can just proof of dip. It have been 4feet. Approximately price for deck is 1sqf x 35$ plus demolition.
Simran,
Thanks is a nice looking deck. Usually a permit is not required if a deck is less than 2 feet form the ground.
Based on the design the most economical way to build it would be pressure treated wood. The next most expensive would be cedar, then composite then exotic woods.
Some things to consider, the seating needs to be properly reinforced and supported properly make sure that that is included in any design plans.
Usually for a pretty straight forward deck you can look at anywhere from $10 to $18 dollars per square foot for pressure treated, this is just for the materials. You would need to add labour onto that cost which may double it.
Always make sure you check the references of any contractor you use and that they have liability insurance as well. A written estimate and contract is also important to protect yourself and make sure you get what you want.
A good contractor will follow the general rules of the Ontario Building Code and use proper anchors, fasteners and lumber sizes to ensure a strong and safe deck.
Keep in mind to that going for the cheapest quote is not always the best thing to do. Good contractors are hard to find and they come at a premium cost. But in the end you get quality work and a deck that you will enjoy for many years to come.
Depends on the square footage of the deck. Typically, anything 100sqft (10' x 10' or equivalent) will not require a permit.
As for cost, again, size matters, but you'll be looking at probably a 2 day build (1 13-14hr day possibly) so, $1500 or so in labour costs plus materials. Materials would come in around $1200-1500 depending on size again, although it could be substantially less on material costs.
Your best bet would be to take this photo to Home Depot and have them give you a materials list for it. You'd talk to someone at the contractor desk about it.
As far as building it goes, if I were to build it, it would be a stand alone structure not attached to the house. And, it would sit on 4x4 concrete boots on the ground. No posts would be cemented into the ground. Would keep costs and build time to a minimum.
Good luck.
- Tim
Hi Simran,
In Brampton, regardless of the size of the deck you wish to build, if it is attached to your house (which it should be), you require a permit. Also, regardless of it being attached to your house, if it is over 0.6m (1.96') off the average grade at the perimeter, it will require a permit.
I said above that it should be attached to your house. I say this because the deck you have shown is a walkout deck and should be able to support a load of people moving about on the deck while entertaining. This is not to say that a Deck Block foundation cannot support the load, but rather that all chances of differential movement (i.e. frost heave, etc.) should be eliminated or mitigated as much as possible.
This can only be achieved by installing footings that are properly sized and set below the frost line (approx. 4').
While you can build a floating deck against a house with pier footings, the footings adjacent to the house are a bit problematic, as they must extend to the depth of the adjacent footing (just under your basement floor) or you risk the load from the deck compromising your homes foundation due to the load paths.
Costs can vary dramatically for a deck as previously mentioned in the responses above. Materials and site conditions factor heavily into the pricing.
Lastly, and this is important. It is very easy to frame a simple deck, but more complicated to do it correctly. Things like footing size, ledger anchor attachment and component sizing and fastening have a serious impact on the structure and while the deck you have shown is fairly close to the ground, suffering a collapse with 15 people enjoying a nice evening is not something you should go through.
We have seen deck projects with ledger boards simply lagged into veneer brick that have collapsed. I urge you to go the permit route despite what you may hear from some companies and make sure it is built correctly.
Also, contact the Town of Brampton's Zoning department to check on your required set-backs (distance from property lines). A small investment in time could save you the headache of having to dismantle a newly built deck shortly afterwards if the Town comes knocking.
Also be advised that obtaining a building permit after you have built it if caught by the Town immediately doubles the cost of the permit and if the Inspector cannot see under the deck because of the beautiful skirting and stairs...well, they will be coming off.
It is a beautiful deck you are looking at. In my opinion it is best to do it the right way only once.
Best of luck on your project.
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