What's the situation with contractors right now? Need a screened porch.

[Anonymous]

I heard contracting jobs were backed up last year and this spring. Is it still the case today? Is there still a materials shortage?

What do you think a 20 x 10 screened porch would cost?

Thank you.

[Anonymous]

$30-40k.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$30-40k.

Fwiw I asked this same question a few weeks ago on this board and people said $70k

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$30-40k.

No way. That’s what it should cost but people will fork over $70k in DC.

[Anonymous]

OP here.

Really?

I need ground prep and concrete base. 3 walls with aluminium posts and mesh with single screen door. A single roof in the continuation of our existing roof. Electric installed for fan and light. No fireplace, hardwood, fireplace, gizmos, etc.

[Anonymous]

I looked into this pre-pandemic and it was 40k then for a reputable insured/bonded contractor. I don’t know what it is now, but 70k sounds right. Contractors have to eat too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here.

Really?

I need ground prep and concrete base. 3 walls with aluminium posts and mesh with single screen door. A single roof in the continuation of our existing roof. Electric installed for fan and light. No fireplace, hardwood, fireplace, gizmos, etc.

It’s basically an addition because of the requirements for the roof. Indeed, most people eventually just enclose them anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here.

Really?

I need ground prep and concrete base. 3 walls with aluminium posts and mesh with single screen door. A single roof in the continuation of our existing roof. Electric installed for fan and light. No fireplace, hardwood, fireplace, gizmos, etc.

It’s basically an addition because of the requirements for the roof. Indeed, most people eventually just enclose them anyway.

Not really - if it's essentially a screened patio, there's no insulation, no drywall, no flooring, minimal painting because no walls... If contractors are charging $70K for that type of work, I don't believe you. But I can believe that some close-in luxury contractors might not accept such a humble project, or they'd mark it up just because they're looking for bigger things.

[Anonymous]

Contractors are paying 70% more for gas this year over last just like the rest of us - as our each of their suppliers. $70,000 no matter your zip code in the DMV.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here.

Really?

I need ground prep and concrete base. 3 walls with aluminium posts and mesh with single screen door. A single roof in the continuation of our existing roof. Electric installed for fan and light. No fireplace, hardwood, fireplace, gizmos, etc.

It’s basically an addition because of the requirements for the roof. Indeed, most people eventually just enclose them anyway.

Not really - if it's essentially a screened patio, there's no insulation, no drywall, no flooring, minimal painting because no walls... If contractors are charging $70K for that type of work, I don't believe you. But I can believe that some close-in luxury contractors might not accept such a humble project, or they'd mark it up just because they're looking for bigger things.

NP - agree with the first poster - you should do your research. we did ours 8 years ago and were floored at the cost compared to a deck we did, but zoning requirements are stricter. Once you add a roof, it’s a different anima, regardless of drywall/insulation etc. It’s basically the same as if you put up a 3season room.

[Anonymous]

We signed a contract for a screened in porch June 2021, they started in March 2022. $70k

[Anonymous]

Wait 4-6 months to come back down to 50-60k, contractors are taking advantage of people especially since materials dropped to pre covid levels this month

[Anonymous]

Ha. Thinking the same. Sit tight and wait for the economy to finish its slide. Hungry fish pricing could begin to happen again.

[Anonymous]

$70k is probably right. We did something like this for $62k but it was only one part of a much larger project. I also assumed it would cost half that, but I couldn't find anyone who would build a screen porch for less.

[Anonymous]

Hmm. If these are real prices in the DC area, contractors are making about 90% profit. I have nothing against that if they redistribute a significant amount to all their employees... but I highly doubt it!