SG1 Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 I asked about this a few years back, but things have def changed. I'm considering a deck over my porch and replacing the 2nd floor windows with a French door or similar. I'm looking for simple, cost effective, but decent quality materials. So not looking to cheap out, but i don't need the latest greatest hi tech materials. So before I go getting estimates, what do you think my $ range will be assuming there are no structural issues. Any input is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gellfex Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 Would look nice, but would you actually use a deck off your bedroom? Seems like a project you'd not recover the cost at sale. A greenhouse would be cool there, but I don't see plants in the lower room that is already sorta a greenhouse, so I guess plants ain't your thing anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG1 Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 (edited) 17 mins ago, gellfex said: Would look nice, but would you actually use a deck off your bedroom? Seems like a project you'd not recover the cost at sale. A greenhouse would be cool there, but I don't see plants in the lower room that is already sorta a greenhouse, so I guess plants ain't your thing anyway. I would use it often, I've been known to climb out there with a beach chair... Its a guest room, faces north (not optimal for GH), and I would have a view of the ocean. I'm not too concerned about ROI, I hope to die here a long time from now and I would love to sip coffee up there and enjoy my life. Edited March 29 by SG1 oceanAddict 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kings over Queens Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 15k #otterlivesmatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlumFishing Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 35 mins ago, SG1 said: I would use it often, I've been known to climb out there with a beach chair... Its a guest room, faces north (not optimal for GH), and I would have a view of the ocean. I'm not too concerned about ROI, I hope to die here a long time from now and I would love to sip coffee up there and enjoy my life. Coffee maker and a mini-fridge in the guest room, you'll be living the life out there. (no concept of construction costs, but great idea) Cabo2005 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG1 Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, PlumFishing said: Coffee maker and a mini-fridge in the guest room, you'll be living the life out there. (no concept of construction costs, but great idea) That’s the plan! PlumFishing and ted527 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray gables Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 I’m wondering if that room below could take the weight of a deck on top of it? Ask you building inspector about it. Price wise I’d be guessing 20k or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gellfex Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, gray gables said: I’m wondering if that room below could take the weight of a deck on top of it? Ask you building inspector about it. Price wise I’d be guessing 20k or so. I was thinking the same thing about that roof not looking very well supported. But I didn't want to digress from my point. I once asked a guy I saw putting a roof deck on a row house about pricing and he told me like $30k. But obviously there's a lot of variables. @SG1sounds like it would give you joy. Go for it, life is too short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkah Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 I'd guess $20,000.00 or so too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connetquot Posted March 29 Report Share Posted March 29 (edited) Looks like a nice place! Go on get your estimates and make sure they scope it out for the ability to take the weight. I think the estimates sound reasonable, but everything is running crazy these days. Edited March 29 by Connetquot "The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits"Plutarch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SG1 Posted March 30 Author Report Share Posted March 30 15 hours ago, gray gables said: I’m wondering if that room below could take the weight of a deck on top of it? Ask you building inspector about it. Price wise I’d be guessing 20k or so. 14 hours ago, gellfex said: I was thinking the same thing about that roof not looking very well supported. But I didn't want to digress from my point. I once asked a guy I saw putting a roof deck on a row house about pricing and he told me like $30k. But obviously there's a lot of variables. @SG1sounds like it would give you joy. Go for it, life is too short. Thanks, and yes, I agree this may be a concern. Just looking for opinions before I talk to contractors assuming there are no structural/support concerns. There are very similar houses on my street that have porch decks like this. I'm thinking it could be done for under $15K. I'm figuring $3-5,000 for the door and maybe 10k for the deck and railing. It's only about 150 square feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lippen Posted March 30 Report Share Posted March 30 Bob, I would be closer to 25k, just guessing from here. Lots of questions besides possible structural ones. Can't do the job for you now, but I'll be happy to help. Give me a call... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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