Is $3,600 to build an 8x10 pressure-treated deck a fair price?
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I am going to try to build this deck myself but I am nervous about it as I have never done anything like this before. I am pretty handy, but YouTube tutorials don't go into enough detail. I am looking for advice on whether the proposed structure is secure enough and if lateral bracing is needed. I am supplying all the materials for the project and only paying for labor.
Quote Details
Build an 8x10 pressure-treated deck, 24" high, with 3 steps and a railing with 36" ballusters. This deck will be freestanding but close to the house, with the homeowner supplying all materials. The labor includes: - Deck Dimensions: 8x10 square feet- Material: Pressure-treated lumber- Deck Height: 24 inches- Stairs: 3 steps- Railing: Included, with 36-inch ballusters- Structure Type: Freestanding, positioned close to the house- Posts: 10 six-foot posts extending to the ground- Post Attachment: Posts attached to a concrete patio using 1/2-inch galvanized anchor bolts on galvanized post bases- Post Distribution: 8 posts supporting the deck (one cut flush for door access), 2 posts attached at the stair stringer- Framing: 2x10 joists, attached directly to posts (no beams)- Scope: Labor only (homeowner supplies all materials)
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Category
Decking
Price
$3,600
Quote Date
August 21, 2025
Material
Pressure Treated wood
Railing included?
No
Square footage
80
Stairs included?
No
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