Is $1,950 to repair a front porch railing a fair price?
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The quote seems insane to me. Our half bath remodel quote from them is 5K, so replacing wood for half the price is not making a lot of sense to me. But I haven't done any repairs like this before so I really have no clue.
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This quote outlines the repair of rotted wood on the front porch, specifically involving the left side of the stairs. - Carefully remove existing railing from left side of stairs and haul away - Install new pressure treated 4x4 post and ball top cap - Install new 2x4s top and bottom rail - Install new 2x2's balusters - Stain/Paint the new railing once the wood has fully cured
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Category
Decking
Price
$1,950
Quote Date
December 4, 2025
Material
Pressure Treated wood
Railing included?
No
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