Patio/Deck builders in Houston

clutch citizen · Mar 28, 2012

I'm looking to build a custom deck in my backyard. I have the dimensional drawing for a potential contractor to reference.

How much do decks/patios usually cost in total to build? I'm open to anything: contractors, pros, and "cheap labor."

Any references would be greatly appreciated. The deck would be about 1300 sq.ft

Thanks in advance!

CJLarson · Mar 28, 2012

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Garner · Mar 28, 2012

Xerobull said: ↑

I had a craving for a new toilet all week last week so struck up the conversation with quite a few people, some casual acquaintances (btw I spelled that correctly without using google, self high-five), and some friends.
I was asking them about cheap flushing options since I didn't want to spend too much and everyone's first response was "Home Depot's great, but you know what's wrong with it" or "They got good prices but you know the kind of people go there" etc. They always stare at me with a cockeyed look when they say it (you know the look, it's something racist but they dont wanna come out and say it so they just give you that look...I can't describe it, I just know it when I see it). When they do eventually come out and say it, it's always referring to how they see so many latino people at Home Depot.

Is this like a real phenomenon or something? I haven't stepped into a Home Depot in like 2 months so it has been a while. I've heard the jokes in the past but always thought it was done for effect by latino comedians. However, with so many real world people saying the same thing, I'm wondering if this is a real thing, and if it is, why do latino people like Home Depot?
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hotballa said: ↑

I had a craving for lobster all week last week so struck up the conversation with quite a few people, some casual acquaintances (btw I spelled that correctly without using google, self high-five), and some friends.
I was asking them about cheap lobster options since I didn't want to spend too much and everyone's first response was "Red Lobster's great, but you know what's wrong with it" or "They got good prices but you know the kind of people go there" etc. They always stare at me with a cockeyed look when they say it (you know the look, it's something racist but they dont wanna come out and say it so they just give you that look...I can't describe it, I just know it when I see it). When they do eventually come out and say it, it's always referring to how they see so many black people at Red Lobster.

Is this like a real phenomenon or something? I haven't stepped into a Red Lobster in like 2 decades so it has been a while. I've heard the jokes in the past but always thought it was done for effect by black comedians. However, with so many real world people saying the same thing, I'm wondering if this is a real thing, and if it is, why do black people like Red Lobster?
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Bandwagoner · Mar 28, 2012

clutch citizen said: ↑

I'm looking to build a custom deck in my backyard. I have the dimensional drawing for a potential contractor to reference.

How much do decks/patios usually cost in total to build? I'm open to anything: contractors, pros, and "cheap labor."

Any references would be greatly appreciated. The deck would be about 1300 sq.ft

Thanks in advance!
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1300 ft2 means you have a huge range of possible prices based on materials and complexity.

clutch citizen · Mar 28, 2012

CaseyH said: ↑

1300 ft2 means you have a huge range of possible prices based on materials and complexity.
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Here's the drawing. I'm only looking at the deck portion along the house. The bridge, pond, and gazebo are all down the road projects.

I prefer composite wood, but any other suggestions to help drive the cost down are welcome.

aeroman10 · Mar 29, 2012

clutch citizen said: ↑

Here's the drawing. I'm only looking at the deck portion along the house. The bridge, pond, and gazebo are all down the road projects.

I prefer composite wood, but any other suggestions to help drive the cost down are welcome.

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We went with TCR Construction for our deck. They were the lowest bid and did a good job. See what they quote you - http://tcrconstruction.com/

codell · Mar 30, 2012

I did a 1300sq. ft. deck about 3 years ago. Pretty simple design, lots of footings, treated wood, aluminum railing, hidden deck clips (no screws). Cost me about $15K, materials & labor.

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