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Proposal Date
July 12, 2026
Deck Design Proposal
Henderson Backyard Deck
2847 Maple Ridge Dr, Austin, TX 78745
Prepared For
Mike Henderson
mike@hendersonhomes.com
Deck Size
480 sq ft
24' × 20' Ground Level
Total Investment
$22,456
$46.78 per sq ft
3D Design Rendering
Cedar Decking · Composite Railing · Built-In Bench
✦ Full photorealistic render in MVP
Material Takeoff
Complete list of materials required for this project
Material / Description
Qty
Unit
Unit $
Total
Decking
Cedar 5/4×6 deck boards
520 LF
Board
$3.88
$2,018
Composite fascia trim
88 LF
Lineal Ft
$6.40
$563
Framing
PT lumber 2×10×16
34 pcs
Each
$28.50
$969
PT lumber 2×10×12
18 pcs
Each
$21.80
$392
PT 6×6×10 posts
8 pcs
Each
$48.00
$384
Double 2×10 beam, 24'
2 pcs
Beam
$95.00
$190
Foundation
Concrete tube form (12")
8 pcs
Each
$18.00
$144
Concrete, ready-mix (estimated)
2.4 CY
Cu Yd
$165
$396
Post base hardware (ABA66)
8 pcs
Each
$22.00
$176
Railing
Composite railing system (white)
88 LF
Lineal Ft
$34.00
$2,992
Post caps & trims
10 pcs
Each
$18.00
$180
Stairs & Features
Stair stringers (3-step)
4 pcs
Each
$48.00
$192
Built-in bench framing & boards
24 LF
Lineal Ft
$38.00
$912
Hardware
Hidden deck fastener system
1 kit
Kit
$320
$320
Joist hanger hardware (lot)
1 lot
Lot
$185
$185
Structural screws & nails (lot)
1 lot
Lot
$115
$115
Materials Subtotal
$10,128
Cost Summary
Materials (itemized above) $10,128
Labor — framing & structure $4,800
Labor — decking & finishing $2,640
Labor — railing & stairs $1,200
Permit fees — Travis County $480
Equipment & delivery $340
Overhead & profit (18%) $2,868
Total Project Investment
Includes all materials, labor, permit & overhead
$22,456
$46.78 / sq ft
Code Compliance Summary
Travis County, Texas · IRC 2021
✓
Footing depth
IRC R403.1.4
18" depth specified — exceeds 12" min
✓
Joist span
IRC Table R507.6
10' span — within 2×10 allowable
✓
Beam sizing
IRC Table R507.5
Double 2×10 — compliant for 12' span
✓
Railing height
IRC R507.3
42" railing specified — exceeds 36" min
✓
Baluster spacing
IRC R507.3.3
3" spacing — under 4" max
✓
Ledger connection
IRC R507.9
Lag bolt pattern — requires inspection
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Building permit
Travis Co. §150
Required — deck exceeds 200 sq ft
✓
Electrical rough-in
NEC 210.52
Not applicable — no electrical scope
Next Steps
1
Review & Approve
Sign this proposal to confirm the scope and pricing.
2
Permit Application
We handle the permit filing with Travis County on your behalf.
3
Project Kickoff
Work begins within 2 weeks of permit approval. Est. 8–12 day build.
Client Authorization
Client Signature
Date
By signing, client authorizes the scope of work described in this proposal at the stated price. Deposit of 30% ($6,737) due upon signing. Balance due upon project completion.