Deck Replacement - Auburn Bay Residents Association

In 2017, ABRA management started to notice areas of concern on the previous deck, with early signs of rusting. We brought in an engineer who assured us that it did not pose a safety concern at that time, but that aesthetically we should have it addressed.
ABRA quickly sought out three (3) quotes from contractors with the clear objective that this was an interim measure until a more permanent solution could be implemented.
Of the three quotes received, ABRA moved forward with Fred’s Industrial to sandblast the rust and paint the underside of the deck – $23,496.90
In early 2022, our concerns for safety had now become an issue as the rust had completely eaten through several areas of the deck. See images below.

ABRA contracted Ace Architect to provide project management and assist with the design and permits for this product.
ABRA released a RFP in September 2022 and we received three (3) proposals:
- Jax Builders – $575,046.26
- Akela Construction – $851,214.00
- Carlson Construction – $836,850.00
Ace Architect advised ABRA board and management to proceed with Jax Builders as they had worked with them in the past and they were happy with their work.
ABRA awarded the job to Jax Builders with the anticipated completion date of May Long Weekend 2023.
As with all construction projects, we ran into some delays. There were unmarked lines exposed during excavation, mold on the building exposed when we removed the old deck, and delays with the materials.
The deck was expanded from its original size so that it would be a useable space for residents, rentals, programs, etc.
A large portion of the cost of the deck expansion was the removal of the old deck. It was made of steel and concrete and was supposed to last much longer than it did. Furthermore, due to it’s structure it was a lot more expensive to remove than a standard deck would be.