Deck and stair quotes with framing, fixings and cleanup named
Timber decks carry structural risk, your quote should say what piles, bearers and fixings are included, and what happens to the old structure.
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Example job
Timber deck and exterior stairs
Replace a rotten 12 m² ground-level deck and three-step entry in New Plymouth. H4 piles, kwila decking, stainless fixings, and a handrail to meet current barrier height.
Scope lines and quote items below show how this job would be structured in Tradient. Wording and prices stay fully editable for the job in front of you.
What the customer sees
Set out deck footprint and check existing ground levels
Confirm dimensions against the consent drawing, peg out pile positions, and check fall for drainage away from the house.
Demolish existing deck and remove waste
Strip decking, framing and fixings, stack timber for disposal, and leave the area clear for new construction.
Install H4 piles and bearers to plan
Dig and pour pile footings, set H4 piles to height, and fix bearers level with approved galvanised brackets.
Frame deck joists and blocking
Install joists at specified centres, fit blocking and nogging, and treat all cut ends before fixing decking.
Lay kwila decking with stainless fixings
Fix decking boards with specified gaps, pre-drill and screw with stainless fixings, and trim board ends neatly.
Build exterior stairs and handrail
Construct three tread stairs with stringers and treads to match deck timber, and fit handrail to required barrier height.
Final cleanup and handover
Remove offcuts and packaging, sweep the deck, and walk through finished work with the owner.
How you price it
| Description | Unit |
|---|---|
| Labour, carpentry | day |
| Structural timber, piles, bearers, joists | fixed price |
| Kwila decking | m² |
| Stair and handrail materials | fixed price |
| Hardware and stainless fixings | fixed price |
| Waste skip and disposal | item |
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Questions this quote should answer
Clear scope lines head off the questions builders hear on every job. These are the ones this example is written to address.
Does the quote include consent fees and engineering if needed?
What timber species and fixings are specified?
How is the handrail height measured for compliance?
What happens if we hit rock when digging piles?
How this job is structured
7 scope lines and 6 quote items for a typical builder job, ready to adjust on site and send for signature.
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