LIFamilies.com - Long Island, NY


RSS
Articles Business Directory Blog Real Estate Community Forum Shop My Family Contests

Log In Chat Index Search Rules Lingo Create Account

Quick navigation:   

question about deck reconstruction

Posted By Message

mbg1007
LIF Adult

Member since 3/09

1247 total posts

Name:

question about deck reconstruction

So, DH and I are considering buying a house that happens to have a hot tub sunk smack in the middle of the deck. I want it removed but I dont know if we can just redeck over that one area or the whole deck would have to be redone and what the cost would be, anyone have any insight?

Posted 5/29/14 9:11 PM
 
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource
  |   Long Island Weddings

NYCGirl80
I love my kiddies!

Member since 5/11

10413 total posts

Name:

Re: question about deck reconstruction

How old is the deck? What is the ground like under the deck? It's usually possible to "patch" a portion of a deck but it usually won't match exactly and then will obviously age differently since the surrounding section will be older.

You'll also have to consider how much it'll cost to fill in the ground below since it's probably not ideal to just leave a huge hole. And there's also the cost of getting the tub out. It might be tricky to remove it with the deck surrounding it. You may have to break up more of the deck than you think to remove the tub.

When in doubt, you can always ask the sellers if you can bring in a contractor to get an estimate for the cost of the job. They don't have to say yes, but you really have no thing to lose.

Posted 5/30/14 10:39 AM
 
 

Potentially Related Topics:

Topic Posted By Started Replies Forum
XPOST: deck question Ian&EmmesMommy23 5/23/14 0 Families Helping Families ™
another deck/patio question & taxes JDubs 7/19/12 0 Home
deck question maybesoon 5/6/11 1 Home
Deck design question??? wp 12/28/05 0 Home
Deck Designing Question wp 12/28/05 1 Families Helping Families ™
Deck vs. Patio Question Diana1215 11/16/05 21 Home
 
Quick navigation:   
Currently 728284 users on the LIFamilies.com Chat
New Businesses
1 More Rep
Carleton Hall of East Islip
J&A Building Services
LaraMae Health Coaching
Sonic Wellness
Julbaby Photography LLC
Ideal Uniforms
Teresa Geraghty Photography
Camelot Dream Homes
Long Island Wedding Boutique
MB Febus- Rodan & Fields
Camp Harbor
Market America-Shop.com
ACM Basement Waterproofing
Travel Tom

      Follow LIWeddings on Facebook

      Follow LIFamilies on Twitter
Long Island Bridal Shows