Key facts
- A homeowner replaced a deck with a 600-square-foot patio.
- The patio cost just over $27,000.
- Replacing the deck with a patio saved an estimated $33,000.
A homeowner in coastal Connecticut opted to replace an aging, small deck with a new patio, resulting in significant cost savings and an optimized outdoor living space. The decision came after three years of renovating the interior of their 1980s fixer-upper.
The original deck, installed when the house was built, was deemed too small for entertaining and its condition was a "vibe killer." After sprucing it up initially, the homeowner prioritized the backyard renovation.