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Rough estimate: Porch or new Boundary wall

paultf · 2012-06-26 12:32:14

I am looking for a rough estimate for 2 different options. Basically I am looking to improve the security of my house (in an estate). I have 2 options: Option 1: New porch. Similar to this: http://www.astralhomeimprovements.ie/astral/Main/galleryPorch4.htm Option 2: New boundary wall, railings and gate * Detached house * I…

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26-06-2012 1:32pm

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I am looking for a rough estimate for 2 different options. Basically I am looking to improve the security of my house (in an estate). I have 2 options:

Option 1: New porch. Similar to this: http://www.astralhomeimprovements.ie/astral/Main/galleryPorch4.htm

Option 2: New boundary wall, railings and gate
* Detached house
* I think the exisiting boundary wall would have to be knocked
* New wall would be about 4ft high
* The wall slopes up to the house (if that makes a difference)
* The railings would be around 3ft high
* Length of existing wall at front of house on either side: 15ft
* Length of existing wall between garden and public pathway: 10ft
* Quote (2009) for gate: €2,000

Sorry, I know the measurements aren't great. Option 2 would be the most secure but I feel it might cost too much. So I might have to go with Option 1 - the Porch. I am looking for rough estimates for comparsion and to decide which one to focus on.

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