Front porch support columns...approximate cost

[Charlotte Edwards]

We've put in an offer on a home and the front porch supports are missing. THe seller won't replace them but offered $200. Is this reasonable? It seems there are 4-5 supports that need replaced. A friend estimates they're about $50/each to do. Anyone have experience with this and the costs?

I'm thinking we'll just do the bare minimum; nothing fancy to make them look pretty.

[Juliano Pereira]

There are "numerous" variables to this question.
It's impossible to "guesstimate" an install cost without a detailed information, such as:
• what is this porch supporting (I.e. second level, second floor deck etc.)
• footings: are they needed?
• what finish are you going for?
• Who is performing this work (I.e. Contractor or is this a diy project)
• is the roof of this deck (if it has one) pitching downward? If so, it will require it to be jacked up.

The questions here are endless. Given that there are to many variables to your question, it is IMPOSSIBLE to answer.
Please provide more details or a few detailed pictures.

Best of luck to you...
JP