Costs for building a perm

[live_2_fish]

I am looking into building a new fish house. I am looking at around an 8x16. I was wondering how much I should expect to spend. Some ideas would be much appreciated.

[KidWalleye]

I just did a list and blue-prints for one I want to build next year. This will be my second one, so I want to go top of the line this time. I came up with between $5,200 and $5,500. When I added it all up I was a bit shocked. But the trailers aren't cheap. And that isn't the spot that you want to skimp on the price. If I tried I could probably get that down to $4,500. I know the other half will not let me get another one so I'd better do this one right. Good Luck, Kid

[fishinalot]

Kid Walleye is right! Don't try to save any money on frames. You will get what you pay for for out there. If you want a good 8 x 16 Hydro frame I would check out the shack rack. If you want a good maual crank down I would check out Fish House Suppy, they also carry the rest of the parts. Good Luck!

[End of the Line]

I really shouldnt tell you but I am doing all the work on mine 8x16 except for the trailer. I will be around 12K.

[hawkeye43]

Thats the best spent 12k I know of. It doesn't cost any more to have the best, it just takes a little longer to pay for it.

[love to hunt]

You can expect any where between $4,500-$6,000 depending on if you watch for sales at menards or home depot.

Everyone is right when saying don't skimp on the frame. It is by far the most important part.

[Blaze]

Maybe I'm misreading the title here, but a PERM house to me usually indicates a runner/skid bottom. I usually hear "drop down" in the description if that's the plan for the frame.

L2F - what kind of perm are you talking about here? If it's not going to be a drop down frame style, you can cut $1500-1800 off the prices in the above posts.

[fishinalot]

If you want a Fish House that stays good and square, get your lumber from a local lumber yard (not a discount like Menards or home depot) again you may pay a bit more for your lumber, but its well worth it!

[love to hunt]

Very true fishinalot, I generally have dig through the pile to get good lumber for a home center.

Good tip.

[fishinalot]

The bad part is climbing up the scafolding at Menards to bust the bands for the new piles!