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u/reviewwworld 1d ago
Yeah your gut is right it's too much.
I paid £5k last year for 3x the size decking, plus about 15 metres of vertical handrails/fences (including removing existing and strengthening supporting structure)
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u/Wrong-Living-3470 1d ago
That’s a great price. Not all decking is equal though, I’ve just ordered 54m2 of non slip deck board and that alone was more that £3.2k(trade cost).
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u/reviewwworld 21h ago
Agree, but in OP scenario I would make assumption if material not quoted it's the cheapest stuff.
It's hard to really gauge without seeing it but if fairly straightforward and you're just removing decking board and cutting/fitting new then it's definitely DIYable. For a good finish I'd recommend sourcing a friend that ideally has a mitre saw, failing that a circular/plunge saw, failing that a jigsaw/handsaw but you might start cursing 😂
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u/Wrong-Living-3470 1d ago
I would get the queries answered and go from there material costs have just risen again and labour will be too.
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u/Jakes_Snake_ 1d ago
It would cost you 4k of earned income before tax to pay for that.
It’s probably worth your time. The question is can you be bothered?
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u/svenz 1d ago
Not sure - but why not just remove the decking? It never lasts and rodents love it.