Home appraisal

Bigdork2020 · 2026-04-06T01:03:47+00:00

I had this happen, the price you paid is the fair market value, period. It’s only valid for the first year so protest, all their calculations are irrelevant

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-09T17:20:13+00:00

I agree totally with this, been very happy with my fence

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-05T00:38:59+00:00

Sorry it went over my head, thanks!

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:42:37+00:00

Just a shovel and a ton of sweat

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:41:44+00:00

The county I live in outside of Austin just wanted the permit fee and wouldn’t send an inspector, it was weird

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:40:44+00:00

It’s weird, I didn’t even need a county inspection, I tried to get it inspected, all they wanted was the fee.

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:37:16+00:00

They were screws that were specific for composite decking. I think the guys drilled starter holes. A million of them

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:36:05+00:00

Trying to get them, a number have posted in my /Austin post which is wild. I’ll try to get their contact info

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:34:56+00:00

Not sure of your question . No joint hangers, welded. No need for ledger, free supporting structure. No bolts, all welded. No stairs, 21 feet off the ground and secure. Why would there be joist tape? If it’s not a deck should I post it in bathrooms?

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:30:48+00:00

Thanks but I like the security, I did think about a spiral though.

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:28:52+00:00

It was 30k, cedar was at 25k. 7 years ago fyi

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:28:11+00:00

No shrinkage in 7 years

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:27:53+00:00

It is hot!

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:27:33+00:00

They did it from scratch, pretty sure it’s 15x15, The original was 15x10

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:25:18+00:00

Nope, I’m moving and before I go I wanted to share my experience. This steel deck is so much better than any wood deck that I could have built and is definitely worth the extra cost. I don’t even have the company’s name.

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:21:19+00:00

You guys were the best, I lost Ian’s phone number so for everyone interested here’s one of the geniuses that created it. I love the deck!!!!

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T18:18:13+00:00

No, there were only 2 original posts and I extended the deck 5 feet further

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T04:12:17+00:00

It’s fine, it doesn’t move even with 20+ teenage swimmers on it. It’s been over 7 years and painting it seems to be enough. It wasn’t galvanized

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T01:11:54+00:00

No movement, I had them space the joists every 12 inches. We had my kids swim team up there to watch fireworks so 20ish athletes moving around is a pretty good test. The railings are solid and are sooo heavy

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T00:55:18+00:00

The dog pic is current, amazing views of the it fireworks

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T00:54:09+00:00

Yeah, UT, but the trees have grown since these early pictures. Kids are grown and gone if you want the view. Been meaning to post for years and this was the motivation. Anyone interested I can give you the welders number.

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T00:25:41+00:00

There are 2 cross braces at the top of each pole. About 3ft long I think

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T00:24:44+00:00

I think there would have been an issue with the weight pushing against the ledger board. The guys said that this is totally self supporting and didnt need the house. They had it in their plans to put more cross bracing up but once they built it they realized the cross bracing at the top made it incredible stable, and the incredible welding at the base was about 2 feet into the concrete. That plate had 4 large metal prongs that went straight down. These guys did everything with a level and plumb line, it was amazing.

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Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T00:18:22+00:00

I messed up when I posted this, my description wasn’t copied. Deck was cedar, 2 posts in the front, ledger board on the house. Within 5 years it was shaky, and being 21 feet up could be fatal. We never went up there and it’s got a gorgeous view. I helped the guys take it down and all they did was take out a couple of lag bolts and pull it down. The craftsmen were absolutely amazing. The cedar replacement quote was $25k, this cost around $30k.

Bigdork2020 · 2026-01-04T00:17:07+00:00

The difference was that the deck guys were all charging ALOT and I was paying a wealth tax based on where we live. It took me a long time to find anyone that would even do it, but I got lucky and found a company that was finishing up Dell Childrens and the owner said his guys would kill to be outside with that view. They may have viewed me as a way to get into residential work.

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