Gazebos Costs?
A gazebo can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $50,000. Its cost depends largely on the kind of materials you want to use to build one.
Materials
High-end and high quality materials such as red cedar wood for the railings and the posts, and cedar or copper shingles for the roofing can hike the price from 15% to 100% compared to using pine lumber and asphalt shingles.
When considering the price, however, you should not only consider the initial cost but the short term and long term maintenance costs as well. This is to make sure that you are really getting your money’s worth. A gazebo made from the finest materials can last you a lifetime or even several lifetimes. On the other hand, a gazebo made from cheaper materials may need constant repairing and replacing, which in the end can cost you even more money.
Size, labor cost, and design
One other factor that affects the price of a gazebo is the size you want to build or get. Getting a small gazebo means that you are going to need less materials pay less labor costs. The labor cost is actually a big contributor to the price of a gazebo. How much you have to pay depends on your area, the company, the design, and the location of the gazebo. The design or style of the gazebo also affects its price tag. A gazebo with hand carved railings and intricate designs is more expensive than one with clean lines and a simple design.
Building a gazebo or buying a prebuilt gazebo
You may also want to consider the cost difference between building your own gazebo or getting a prebuilt one. Building your own gazebo can make you save on labor costs, but make sure that the labor you are going to exert is worth not letting a professional do it. You can also buy a precut gazebo kit, which costs much less than a prebuilt gazebo. However, you still need to decide whether you want to assemble it yourself or hire a professional to do it.
Prices of gazebos
The standard size of an octagonal gazebo is eight square feet that can comfortably accommodate two people. A standard-design octagonal gazebo with asphalt shingles made of timber ridge can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $2,700. A forester-type can cost from $2,700 to $2,900. A deluxe pine wood can cost $2,900 to $3,250. A cedar wood gazebo with a simple design can cost $3,400 to $3,600, while a gazebo with rubber slate or cedar roofing can cost $4,000 to $6,000. Adding optional accessories such as vinyl windows can cost you $1,500 to $2,000 more. You have to add $160 to $200 if you want Victorian braces for your gazebo.