Considering the addition of a deck or patio to your home? Pining for a new deck (pun intended) for your Orange County property but not sure of the ROI? Stop worrying and start planning your project. Adding a new deck or patio makes your home more attractive to buyers. Not only can it speed the sale of your home (when you decide to move) but you’ll love your new deck so much you’ll probably stay put for years to come. No Orange County home is complete without outdoor living space, and a new deck or patio provides room to eat, lounge, and entertain.
What’s a New Deck Cost?
The cost of a deck depends on many variables. This includes the size of the deck or patio to be built, the construction materials used, and whether demolition or site prep work is required. According to Inch Calculator, a 16 x 20 square cedar deck in ZIP code 92627 will run anywhere from $8,954 to $10,925. This is just a rough estimate. Actual costs may vary depending on the availability of materials, which have been touch and go since the beginning of the pandemic. According to the 2021 Cost versus Value Report, you will recoup around 73% of the cost when you decide to sell.
You’ll pay more if you build with composite decking material, but you’ll recover 74%. In addition, you’ll save money on maintenance.
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Orange County Buyers Look for Decks
Buyers look for decks and patios because they expand the property’s living area. Building a new deck or patio in Orange County costs much less than adding an additional room to your house. Decks are great places for families and friends to gather. Remember, when potential buyers tour your home, they envision themselves in the home. If they step onto an awesome deck or patio, they see themselves hosting gatherings or just lounging in the off-hours.
Planning a New Deck
Plan your deck around the anticipated use of the area. Are you the hottest host or hostess on the backyard barbeque circuit? Then make sure to include room for cooking and dining outdoors.
Does evening entertaining suit your style? Plan for an outdoor bar, plenty of seating, and a little room for dancing when the mood strikes you.
Orange County’s cool evenings make fire features a hot commodity. Gas or wood-fueled fireplaces and fire pits create a cozy space to cuddle all year long.
This new deck will provide years of enjoyment
Cost versus Value
Just like any other home improvement project, your new deck should provide value. And value is measured more than in just return on investment.
Don’t let any Orange County new deck contractor tell you that the project will immediately add more value to the home than the construction cost. That’s a high bar for any home improvement project and only a garage door can pass that test.
On the other hand, a deck that needs repairs shows potential buyers that maintenance hasn’t been top of mind for you as a homeowner.
But even more than the dollar value, a new deck or patio adds value to your quality of life as you live in the home. Once the deck is finished and you start using it, you won’t be able to imagine life without it.
Whether it’s watching the kids play while you grill or just hanging out on a chaise lounge, you’ll get hours of enjoyment from a well-designed and built outdoor space.
Whether you need to spruce up a deck, want a new deck, or need some deck maintenance, call Crank Waterproofing at (949) 374-2628 or use our online contact form to schedule a free estimate.
