Decks
If you are thinking of making a big change to your home and are looking for something that adds both value and functionality, adding a deck is a fantastic home improvement choice. As an expansion on your home, it creates more areas to relax, room for kids to play, and more space for you to spend quality time with your family and friends. People take the outdoors for granted and spend most of their time indoors these days, but there is nothing like sitting outside and reading a good book while you soak up the sun or laying out at night to stare at the stars.
Construction of a brand-new deck ranges between about $7,000 and $11,000 on average, depending on the size and the materials you choose. That may seem like a fairly hefty price tag, but it’s actually on the lower end of the spectrum as far as renovations go. For instance, adding a deck will cost about half as much as a bathroom remodel, and it’s only a third the price of the average kitchen remodel. Most of that cost is recouped by the increase in property value. Estimates say for a wooden deck, homeowners get back over 75% of their investment, regardless of how long it’s been since the deck was built. The cost and the total added property value will depend on the deck itself. There are many different types to choose from. It can be attached or detached from your house; can have multiple tiers or stories; it can wrap around the home on multiple sides or simply extend from one portion of the house.
Though people typically think of decks as being built from wood, you can also choose a composite material, vinyl, plastic, or even aluminum. If you do stick with wood, you might pick one that’s pressure treated, or go for a gorgeous and durable redwood or cedar, or even opt for exotic hardwood.
You can also choose different patterns for the materials, creating an amazing look to complement the rest of your property. The material can be laid out in parallel lines, as you might typically picture, or you can have the boards placed diagonally or in a woven shape. You can even work with National Restoration to create a custom design.
Once they’re built, they take very little effort to maintain. They require very little upkeep and don’t have to be cleaned all that regularly – weatherproofing lasts years without requiring touch-ups. Repair costs are also extremely affordable, and that investment often pays out as much as 600% of what you invested in the fix.
Though we include “National” in our name, National Restoration is locally owned and operated by a military veteran right here in Charlotte. Our title reflects our commitment to provide a service unmatched across the rest of the country. Our contractors are licensed, insured, experienced, and dedicated to success. To us, that means leaving our customers not just satisfied with our work but blown away by our skill, efficiency, and cutting-edge techniques. Call us today for an estimate to build your deck or other home improvement needs.
