The price of the 20x24 garage that I was going to have built to replace the tent garage, has just gone up by $8,000. They had put off the build from April/May time frame to July because of a labor shortage (they lost a couple of people and couldn't find anyone willing to work). They contacted me yesterday and said the price was going up by 30%.
I know that isn't unreasonable because of what has been happening with lumber, but OUCH! I told them I would mull it over for a couple of days. Part of me says just do it. Part of me says - nope, you'll regret not waiting until next year.
Then part of me said, at the least I need to replace that poor, wicked old metal shed that I'm shocked hasn't fallen down yet. That shed sits smack dab where the garage is supposed to be installed. Can't move the placement of the garage, but maybe I can get a shed from a BBS and put it up somewhere else. I looked around the yard and the only place I would be happy with is in the back corner of the yard near my sitting area. That means I would want something aesthetically pleasing (as opposed to a metal shed). I found one that I'm good with and know the installed price. The issue is, that I would have to have a bit of site work done to get that area fairly level. My guess is that would push the total cost to about $5,000.
So now I'm going back and forth in my mind - is potentially saving $3k worth the wait? No guarantees the market will settle down any time soon. Although I've heard that wood prices (basically futures, not right now) are going down recently. But, how many people are in the same boat I'm in and waiting for that to happen? Will there be a major run on wood again, pushing the prices back up?
I could drive myself crazy with all this thinking!
Who are you kidding, Bogie? As a certified member of this family, you came with a certificate of "craziness". Oh, well. Your house has taken the place of hiring a therapist by giving you somewhere to expend your mental energies - lol.
That is getting pricey, isn't it? Better your brain cells should get the exercise than should mine. Good luck!
Posted by: Cop Car | June 20, 2021 at 07:51 AM
P.S. The shed looks good in your photos from December, but I'll take your word for its condition.
P.P.S. The tree that you sent your dad for Father's Day is so intricately cut. Wow! I'll send you photos.
Posted by: Cop Car | June 20, 2021 at 07:57 AM
That shed is from pre-2003, I'll have to take some closer up pics to show the condition.
Posted by: bogie | June 20, 2021 at 09:58 AM
Concrete is likely the next thing to spike in price btw. WE can't keep it in stock. And its not just HD. I was talking to a guy who does the accounting for a large construction company a few states away and he says that if they need concrete they have to call in their order 1st thing Monday morning or they won't be able to get it for the week. No clue if its a labor problem or a supplies problem, but yah.
Posted by: Ruth | June 21, 2021 at 10:56 AM