You plan to make a wooden deck to beautify your environment. This is an excellent choice, a wooden deck has many advantages (see The advantages of a deck boais). Maybe you have contact professional installers and already received some quotes? Maybe you’ve found the prices per square meter were high? a bit too high? It is often a normal reaction and in any case natural.
Quotes professionals
In a quote from a wooden deck installed by a professional, the total price corresponds to the deck surface multiplied by a fixed price per sqm. This price per square meter depends on the complexity of the bearing structure. It includes the cost of materials (wood structure, deck, setting, materials, finishes, etc..) And price of labor. The craftsman installer includes overhead, payroll and an additional margin. This is normal, he must make a living like everyone else. In result, the price per sq ft may seem exaggerated at first. There is no exaggeration but only the addition of very real costs.
Either you do not want to build the wooden terrace and you can afford to pay, the solution is to use this artisan. Either you want to do something with your hands (Read The pleasure of making oneself) or you do not have deep pockets, the solution is be yourself.
Make yourself
By carrying yourself, the economy is very important. You can reduce the bill by two or even save 60% or more. Even if you never made great DIY projects, the ease of building a wood deck - where we have the know-how-do - can launch without fear (read Achieve a deck is it within reach of a beginner? ).
The construction guide indicates the average prices of materials, which allows you to make a preliminary estimate of cost and compare it to your specifications craftsman.
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