- Seating Type
- Code Minimum (standing/assembly)
- Sq Ft / Person
- 7
- Notes
- IBC unconcentrated assembly
Patio Build
40-Seat Wood Deck Patio + Speed Bar — Water Street Pedestrian Mall
Dimensions
60′ × 12′
720 sq ft total
Target Seats
40
32 dining + 8 bar
Mid Estimate
$54,116
Before contingency
With Contingency
$59,528
10% change-order buffer
Cost / Seat
$737–$2,240
Low\u2013High range
Space Standards (Industry Benchmarks)
- Seating Type
- Outdoor Casual Dining (budget)
- Sq Ft / Person
- 10
- Notes
- Tight patio, bar stools + small tables
- Seating Type
- Standard Restaurant Dining
- Sq Ft / Person
- 12
- Notes
- Industry standard per Oak Street Mfg
- Seating Type
- Comfortable Full-Service Dining
- Sq Ft / Person
- 15
- Notes
- IBC dining area standard / Toast POS
- Seating Type
- Fine Dining / Upscale
- Sq Ft / Person
- 18
- Notes
- Spacious, white-tablecloth feel
| Seating Type | Sq Ft / Person | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Code Minimum (standing/assembly) | 7 | IBC unconcentrated assembly |
| Outdoor Casual Dining (budget) | 10 | Tight patio, bar stools + small tables |
| Standard Restaurant Dining | 12 | Industry standard per Oak Street Mfg |
| Comfortable Full-Service Dining | 15 | IBC dining area standard / Toast POS |
| Fine Dining / Upscale | 18 | Spacious, white-tablecloth feel |
Non-Seating Deductions
- Non-Seating Area
- Speed bar footprint (est. 10ft × 3ft)
- Sq Ft
- 30
- Non-Seating Area
- Server aisle / circulation (3ft × 60ft)
- Sq Ft
- 180
- Non-Seating Area
- ADA clearance / entry path
- Sq Ft
- 20
- Non-Seating Area
- Planter / railing buffer
- Sq Ft
- 15
| Non-Seating Area | Sq Ft |
|---|---|
| Speed bar footprint (est. 10ft × 3ft) | 30 |
| Server aisle / circulation (3ft × 60ft) | 180 |
| ADA clearance / entry path | 20 |
| Planter / railing buffer | 15 |
| Total Deductions | 245 sq ft |
Capacity Verdict
Usable Seating Area475 sq ft
Usable sq ft / seat11.9
At 10 sq ft/person (tight outdoor)47 seats
At 12 sq ft/person (standard)39 seats
At 15 sq ft/person (comfortable)31 seats
40 seats is VERY TIGHT at 11.9 sq ft/person — just below Standard Restaurant Dining density (12 sq ft). Consider reducing to 28–32 seats for a comfortable layout, or expanding the patio footprint.
1. Patio Construction
- Item
- Wood deck platform (PT frame + decking, 720 sq ft)
- Low Est.
- $8,000
- High Est.
- $22,000
- Mid Est.
- $15,000
- Notes
- PT frame + decking boards; modular sections for seasonal install/teardown
- Item
- Wind barrier panels + perimeter railing (removable)
- Low Est.
- $3,000
- High Est.
- $9,000
- Mid Est.
- $6,000
- Notes
- Polycarbonate or tempered glass panels in wood frames; road-facing wind protection
- Item
- Road surface prep & leveling shims / base plates
- Low Est.
- $500
- High Est.
- $1,500
- Mid Est.
- $1,000
- Notes
- Leveling for road crown/grade; rubber pads to protect asphalt
- Item
- Electrical — portable / weatherproof extension
- Low Est.
- $1,000
- High Est.
- $3,000
- Mid Est.
- $2,000
- Notes
- Temp power run or outdoor-rated portable panel
- Item
- Lighting (portable string lights / battery / solar)
- Low Est.
- $800
- High Est.
- $3,000
- Mid Est.
- $1,900
- Notes
- Removable hook-mount string lights or solar stakes
- Item
- Seasonal patio permit
- Low Est.
- $300
- High Est.
- $1,500
- Mid Est.
- $900
- Notes
- Annual seasonal permit; varies by city
- Item
- Assembly labor / contractor (build + teardown)
- Low Est.
- $1,632
- High Est.
- $4,800
- Mid Est.
- $3,216
- Notes
- ~12% of materials — wood build requires more skilled labor
| Item | Low Est. | High Est. | Mid Est. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck platform (PT frame + decking, 720 sq ft) | $8,000 | $22,000 | $15,000 | PT frame + decking boards; modular sections for seasonal install/teardown |
| Wind barrier panels + perimeter railing (removable) | $3,000 | $9,000 | $6,000 | Polycarbonate or tempered glass panels in wood frames; road-facing wind protection |
| Road surface prep & leveling shims / base plates | $500 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Leveling for road crown/grade; rubber pads to protect asphalt |
| Electrical — portable / weatherproof extension | $1,000 | $3,000 | $2,000 | Temp power run or outdoor-rated portable panel |
| Lighting (portable string lights / battery / solar) | $800 | $3,000 | $1,900 | Removable hook-mount string lights or solar stakes |
| Seasonal patio permit | $300 | $1,500 | $900 | Annual seasonal permit; varies by city |
| Assembly labor / contractor (build + teardown) | $1,632 | $4,800 | $3,216 | ~12% of materials — wood build requires more skilled labor |
| Subtotal | $15,232 | $44,800 | $30,016 | 10% assembly labor included in subtotal |
2. Patio Furniture (40 seats)
- Item
- Stackable dining chairs × 32 (commercial)
- Low Est.
- $3,200
- High Est.
- $9,600
- Mid Est.
- $6,400
- Notes
- $100–300/ea; aluminum stackable for storage
- Item
- Stackable bar stools × 8 (speed bar)
- Low Est.
- $1,200
- High Est.
- $4,000
- Mid Est.
- $2,600
- Notes
- $150–500/ea; stackable/foldable
- Item
- Folding/nesting dining tables × 8 (4-tops)
- Low Est.
- $2,400
- High Est.
- $8,000
- Mid Est.
- $5,200
- Notes
- $300–1,000/ea; fold-flat for off-season
- Item
- Bar-height table or ledge (speed bar)
- Low Est.
- $800
- High Est.
- $2,500
- Mid Est.
- $1,650
- Notes
- Mounted or freestanding
- Item
- Umbrellas × 4 (9ft commercial)
- Low Est.
- $800
- High Est.
- $3,200
- Mid Est.
- $2,000
- Notes
- $200–800/ea with bases
- Item
- Portable patio heaters × 2 (propane tower)
- Low Est.
- $600
- High Est.
- $2,400
- Mid Est.
- $1,500
- Notes
- $300–1,200/ea; wheeled, stores in shed/garage
- Item
- Planters / décor / wind screens
- Low Est.
- $500
- High Est.
- $2,000
- Mid Est.
- $1,250
- Notes
- Ambiance + privacy
| Item | Low Est. | High Est. | Mid Est. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stackable dining chairs × 32 (commercial) | $3,200 | $9,600 | $6,400 | $100–300/ea; aluminum stackable for storage |
| Stackable bar stools × 8 (speed bar) | $1,200 | $4,000 | $2,600 | $150–500/ea; stackable/foldable |
| Folding/nesting dining tables × 8 (4-tops) | $2,400 | $8,000 | $5,200 | $300–1,000/ea; fold-flat for off-season |
| Bar-height table or ledge (speed bar) | $800 | $2,500 | $1,650 | Mounted or freestanding |
| Umbrellas × 4 (9ft commercial) | $800 | $3,200 | $2,000 | $200–800/ea with bases |
| Portable patio heaters × 2 (propane tower) | $600 | $2,400 | $1,500 | $300–1,200/ea; wheeled, stores in shed/garage |
| Planters / décor / wind screens | $500 | $2,000 | $1,250 | Ambiance + privacy |
| Subtotal | $9,500 | $31,700 | $20,600 |
3. Speed Bar Build-Out
- Item
- Bar counter built from patio lumber (10ft)
- Low Est.
- $300
- High Est.
- $800
- Mid Est.
- $550
- Notes
- Built on-site from same wood stock as patio deck
- Item
- Bar frame / supports (wood, same lumber)
- Low Est.
- $200
- High Est.
- $500
- Mid Est.
- $350
- Notes
- Simple post-and-beam; breaks down for storage
- Item
- Speed rails (double-tier, 36″ × 2)
- Low Est.
- $200
- High Est.
- $500
- Mid Est.
- $350
- Notes
- Stainless steel; Advance Tabco etc.
- Item
- Insulated ice bin (drop-in)
- Low Est.
- $300
- High Est.
- $800
- Mid Est.
- $550
- Notes
- No plumbing — manual drain
- Item
- Cocktail station tools / mats
- Low Est.
- $150
- High Est.
- $350
- Mid Est.
- $250
- Notes
- Shakers, strainers, jiggers, bar mats
- Item
- Small undercounter fridge
- Low Est.
- $400
- High Est.
- $1,000
- Mid Est.
- $700
- Notes
- For mixers, garnishes, beer; plug-in only
- Item
- POS terminal + mount
- Low Est.
- $500
- High Est.
- $1,000
- Mid Est.
- $750
- Notes
- Weatherproof or covered terminal
| Item | Low Est. | High Est. | Mid Est. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar counter built from patio lumber (10ft) | $300 | $800 | $550 | Built on-site from same wood stock as patio deck |
| Bar frame / supports (wood, same lumber) | $200 | $500 | $350 | Simple post-and-beam; breaks down for storage |
| Speed rails (double-tier, 36″ × 2) | $200 | $500 | $350 | Stainless steel; Advance Tabco etc. |
| Insulated ice bin (drop-in) | $300 | $800 | $550 | No plumbing — manual drain |
| Cocktail station tools / mats | $150 | $350 | $250 | Shakers, strainers, jiggers, bar mats |
| Small undercounter fridge | $400 | $1,000 | $700 | For mixers, garnishes, beer; plug-in only |
| POS terminal + mount | $500 | $1,000 | $750 | Weatherproof or covered terminal |
| Subtotal | $2,050 | $4,950 | $3,500 |
Grand Total
Construction$30,016
Furniture$20,600
Speed Bar$3,500
Subtotal$54,116
Contingency (10%)$5,412
Total with Contingency$59,528
Range: $29,460 \u2013 $89,595
Mid-estimate ($54,116) + 10% contingency ($5,448) = ~$61,564 carried to Tab 2 Capital Budget. Speed bar is a simple wood build from patio lumber — no plumbing. Canopy deferred to Year 2.
Annual Recurring Costs (Seasonal)
- Recurring Cost
- Off-season storage rental (est. 9 months)
- Low Est.
- $1,200
- High Est.
- $3,600
- Notes
- $200–600/mo for storage unit
- Recurring Cost
- Annual setup + teardown labor (2 days)
- Low Est.
- $800
- High Est.
- $2,000
- Notes
- Crew for spring setup + fall breakdown
- Recurring Cost
- Seasonal patio permit renewal
- Low Est.
- $300
- High Est.
- $1,000
- Notes
- Annual
| Recurring Cost | Low Est. | High Est. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-season storage rental (est. 9 months) | $1,200 | $3,600 | $200–600/mo for storage unit |
| Annual setup + teardown labor (2 days) | $800 | $2,000 | Crew for spring setup + fall breakdown |
| Seasonal patio permit renewal | $300 | $1,000 | Annual |
| Total Annual Recurring | $2,300 | $6,600 |