I am contemplating building a deck off of the parlor. Does anyone have a rec for good reputable contractor? Tips?

Good experiences?

HomeSweetstuy

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 10 months ago

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t281 | 13 years and 6 months ago

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I totally agree with deanst Steve Rayboy does a great jobs and pays attention to detail.  He just finished our deck and fence and did a great job i would definately recomend him.

joecal | 13 years and 9 months ago

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I have a fantastic woodworker if you don’t want to spend $20K on a deck. I built mine for about $6K and it’s beautiful – epi with cedar railings. A gorgeous job. Give Warren a call: 347.683.8068

superdee01 | 13 years and 9 months ago

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hello homesweetstuy,

I know of a licensed contractor who can help you with your project his name is Dan he is affordable & reliable and he offers free estimates he can be reached at 718 485-1044

jb312 | 13 years and 10 months ago

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We did that as part of our overall reno, but the ironworker was good: Gabriel Iron. It will be more expensive than you’d like it to be.

kwar228 | 13 years and 10 months ago

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 If you go to the archives and search under deck you’ll find lots and lots of advice and recommendations. Here was my post from last fall….metal deck using schnall for permits/drawings, and lopopollo to build.http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/forum-archive/2010/09/deck-recommenda-2/

daveinbedstuy | 13 years and 10 months ago

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Yes, $20-25k. 🙁

HomeSweetstuy | 13 years and 10 months ago

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I absolutely plan on getting a permit. Plans are already on file with the DOB (this is the last big thing in my nightmare of a reno). I saw some discussion in previous queries that the homeowner is suppose to get the permit? or is Schnall the man for the job? DIBS-Hi! Thanks for the rec. I hear Sketch and Hammer are really expensive–like in the 20K to 25k range although the pics of your deck are amazing and drool worthy-I am not looking for anything that high end. Just a simple black metal deck with spiral stairs. I have one estimate in for 10k but experience has taught me that I should get more than one estimate…..

daveinbedstuy | 13 years and 10 months ago

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I used Susan at Sketch and Hammer. She outlined all the code issues and built me a steel structure deck with wood flooring, 6′ high privacy screens on the side and aplanter box and utility box. I found her easy to work with and she has great ideas. She has a website.

jockdeboeraia | 13 years and 10 months ago

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Decks are on DOB’s hit list so get a permit. If you want to go close to the property line then at least that area of the deck would need to be non-combustible.