Is $40,000 to build a 36x16 freestanding deck with treated lumber a fair price?

This quote is for the construction of a new free-standing deck, including demolition of existing structures and all materials and labor. - Demolition: Remove existing wood landing and stairs located in the new deck construction area. - Foundation: Free-standing deck, not attached to the existing house. - Foundation: 13 - 20" x 20" concrete footers to support deck perimeter and central support beam. - Framing: All pressure treated construction. - Framing: 6x6 posts set on galvanized post bases. - Framing: All 6x6 support posts notched to support deck structure. - Framing: One central double 2x6 beam on max post spacing 48" OC. - Framing: Double 2x10 perimeter framing. - Framing: 2x8 joists set 16" OC attached with joist hangers on ends and spanning central beam for direct load bearing. - Framing: 4x4 ledger extensions attached to perimeter framing to support one wrap-around step. - Decking: 5/4 x 6 composite decking. - Decking: Attached with hidden deck fasteners on main deck / surface screws on perimeter and stair treads. - Decking: Layout as per plan with additional deck trim to cover exposed ends at step area and to provide toe space at top step. - Other: Extend downspout to run through deck into under deck drain line. - Allowance: Decking @ $5.50 /LF ($3,432). - Includes: Materials & Labor.

This quote covers the demolition of existing structures and the construction of a new free-standing composite deck, including all materials and labor. - Demolition: Removal of existing wood landing and stairs in the new deck construction area. - Foundation: Free-standing deck, not attached to the house. - Footers: 13 concrete footers (20" x 20") to support the deck perimeter and central support beam. - Framing Material: All pressure-treated construction. - Posts: 6x6 posts set on galvanized post bases, notched to support the deck structure. - Central Beam: One central double 2x6 beam with max post spacing 48" OC. - Perimeter Framing: Double 2x10 perimeter framing. - Joists: 2x8 joists set 16" OC, attached with joist hangers on ends and spanning the central beam for direct load bearing. - Step Support: 4x4 ledger extensions attached to perimeter framing to support one wrap-around step. - Decking Material: 5/4 x 6 composite decking. - Decking Fasteners: Hidden deck fasteners on the main deck, surface screws on the perimeter and stair treads. - Decking Layout: As per plan, with additional deck trim to cover exposed ends at the step area and provide toe space at the top step. - Downspout Extension: Extend downspout to run through the deck into an under-deck drain line. - Decking Allowance: $5.50 per linear foot ($3,432 total allowance for decking materials).

This quote is for tearing down the existing deck structure and rebuilding a new one. The new deck will be approximately 25x14 ft and roughly 3.5 ft off the ground. It will include one set of stairs leading into the yard. The project specifies basic composite decking and rails. - Deck Dimensions: Approximately 25x14 ft - Height: Roughly 3.5 ft off the ground - Stairs: One set leading into the yard - Decking Material: Basic composite - Railing Material: Basic composite - Structure: New build, no reuse of existing structure - Existing Deck Details: Almost a perfect rectangle with an additional 2ft x 10 ft combined set of stairs from a mud room and a 3 season room - Support Posts: Plans call for 4 posts, roughly 12 ft away