Is $1,362 to install aluminum load-bearing posts with vinyl sleeves a fair price?
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I am replacing four structural front porch columns due to wood rot at the bottom. I noticed a slight crack where the wood meets the beam at the top and am concerned about alignment.
Quote Details
Replace four structural porch columns using Home Depot materials. - 4 in. x 108 in. White Turned Aluminum Posts (2500 lbs capacity) - Includes base and vinyl sleeve/cover - Labor included
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Category
Decking
Price
$1,362
Quote Date
April 17, 2026
Year Built
1999
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