INVEST IN YOUR HOME
We know that purchasing a deck is a big investment. Not only can it extend your family's living space into your backyard, but it is also a valuable asset when you are ready to sell your home. Potential buyers might be interested in seeing a beautiful backyard that they can imagine themselves and their family enjoying. Having a beautiful outdoor living space is perfect in Austin, where homeowners can enjoy the outdoors throughout the year.
SETTING A BUDGET
We know it can be hard sometimes to set a budget when you don't even have a ballpark figure to work with. While there is no way for a deck company to give an accurate quote without first seeing the project, there are some factors that a homeowner can take into consideration.
- Materials- There are a wide variety of decking materials available. Prices for the decking alone can range anywhere from $14/sq ft to $30/sq ft or more depending on the materials used. When deciding which material is right for you it is important to think about the life span you are expecting your deck to have and how much maintenance you are willing to perform to prolong the life if your deck.
- Terrain- The terrain of your backyard may impact the cost of a deck. Will the deck be on ground level or elevated? Is the ground soft or rocky? Will the slope of your backyard affect the location of your deck? Will the ground need to be excavated?
- Railing- Will your deck require railing? Typically anything over about 18" will require some kind of railing. Railing can be a considerable part of your project cost. There are so many different options of railing available that we can't provide a ballpark without first reviewing the project.
- Extras- Benches, steps, storage, privacy screens, storage boxes and lighting are just a few extra options for your backyard project.
