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Handyman wanted: replace deck boards + paint railings (Severn, MD)
compensation:
Bid basis - send quote
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SCOPE OF WORK (this is the entire job)
1. Replace the worn TOP DECK BOARDS and all stair tread boards only. Raised, pressure-treated deck, approx. 200-250 sq ft with stairs (photo estimate, see DECK SIZE below).
2. Paint the existing railings. Clean, prep and paint only. No rebuilding of the railings. One short railing section has a broken baluster (spindle): replace it with a matching one and paint it with the rest of the railings. No other railing repairs.
3. Haul away all old boards and debris.
4. There is a tall freestanding wooden frame (two posts and a top beam) on one deck corner. It stays in place; work around it. Please tell me if you need it moved to do the boards.
DECK SIZE (photo estimates, not measured)
- Deck boards: approx. 200-250 sq ft (working number 220). Wraps around the sunroom in two connected sections. Boards are 5/4x6 pressure-treated (5.5 in wide), about 480 linear ft, roughly 33 boards at 16 ft, before waste.
- Stairs: one straight staircase down to the yard, approx. 4 ft wide, 5-6 steps (estimate). Replace the top boards on every stair tread: 2 boards per tread, about 11 in deep.
- Please bid per square foot AND per stair tread, plus a total based on the estimates above. The final price will be adjusted to the actual measured quantity, and I will confirm measurements with you before work starts.
- Deck is about 3-5 ft off the ground.
NOT part of this job: no joist, framing, ledger or structural work and no other inspection. The structure underneath has been checked by the owner and is in great shape. Please bid only the items above.
MATERIALS
- Quote pressure-treated boards. Composite option welcome as a separate price.
- OPTIONAL, priced separately: clear sealer or stain on the new boards.
- Railings: exterior-grade paint. Tell me brand and color.
YOUR BID SHOULD INCLUDE
- Total price, with materials and labor listed separately
- Optional sealer/stain price as its own line
- Start date and number of days
- MHIC license number (required in Maryland) and proof of liability insurance
- Warranty on labor and materials
- 2-3 recent deck-repair references or photos
LOGISTICS
- Tenant-occupied; all visits scheduled in advance.
- Bids due by: Friday, October 30. Target start: within a week after that (by Fri Nov 6).
- Photos attached. Street address shared after bids are in.
HOW TO RESPOND
Reply through Craigslist with your bid, license number and a way to reach you. No deposit before work starts. Payment on completion.
Text only please: 443-805-0619 (I may be slow to answer calls, text is best).
- Nick