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Goldyjess
Citizen
Username: Goldyjess
Post Number: 18
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 11:05 pm: |     |
I am thinking of expanding my current deck. How do I find out possible tax implications? Any recommendations on deck builders? Also, I have some rose bushes that would need to be moved as a result of expansion of deck. Could deck builder do this or do I have to hire someone else? Thanks for any info! |
Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 121
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, December 1, 2003 - 5:57 am: | |
I couldn't answer the tax implications w/o a call.
How old is the existing deck and were permits pulled when built?
I suggest you wait till spring to build due to the ground freezing and creating problems when digging footers.
Feel free to call with any questions 761-7000
Michael K. Mc Kell
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jrbell
Citizen
Username: Jrbell
Post Number: 14
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, December 1, 2003 - 1:02 pm: | |
I'm also thinking of adding a deck to the back of our house... our lot slopes down and to get into the back yard you have to go through the basement or the garage, which is underneath the kitchen.
Are there any setback regulations that I should be aware of? Our lot is reasonably deep, but I know there is access to a storm drain near the rear property line and I'm wondering if there are any restrictions on how close I can build to the edge of the lot. |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 3355
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 1, 2003 - 1:27 pm: | |
Goldyjess,
You may find a deck builder who will move the roses.
Now if you want them to live, you will be better off contacting a good landscaper.
My other rule, Never order fish when at a Steak house and never order Steak when at a Fish house.
You can guess why. |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 1843
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 1, 2003 - 1:37 pm: | |
Goldy-
Moving rosebushes is one of the simpler things in life. George is right about getting someone else or doing it yourself. Do it in April/May, when you can get them back into the ground right away (the other option would have been September).
Re: deck. We are having ours rebuilt. It was done without a permit & is not to code, but was grandfathered in when we bought the house. Now, you have to have heavy concrete footers. My contractor told me that if I had the design, they could do the footers before it got cold & then they could work on the upper part on "nice" days later in the season. Unfortunately, we didn't have a design together in time two weeks ago, when it stayed 45-50 for several days, so we will be waiting for spring.
I spoke to Bob Mitermier about permits, etc. He said that buying a DIY design kit from Home Desperate would help us follow all the design requirements for getting a permit. Other friends have told us that the effect of enlarging a deck was minimal to their tax bill. |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 3356
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 1, 2003 - 2:13 pm: | |
Michael,
Your suggeston on the footers sounds sound, however, digging the footing holes should not be a problem. Frozen ground is eaiser to dig in than muddy ground. And since the footing hole will have to go 4 feet down to get below the local frost line, heave will not be a problem.
Mixing and pouring concrete in freezing weather is a bit more of an art as a curing additive must be added. Just water will not do it. |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 3357
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, December 1, 2003 - 2:16 pm: | |
jrbell,
Yes there are setback rules as well as rules regarding how much of your lot can be covered by the house, the garage and your proposed deck.
Call Town Hall for details, the design to meet the requirement. |
Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 122
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, December 1, 2003 - 6:02 pm: | |
JGBerkley,
Agree about pouring the concrete in any weather. Hell, I had to set fire to the areas for my footers last February just to get the Bob cat to bore a hole.
I personally rather pass on the winter mix of concrete and pouring during this time in general.
Michael
Michael K. Mc Kell
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