Deck & Porch project
Deck Permit Drawings
The site plan, framing plan and footing details most counties ask for before you build a deck, drawn from your address and a few measurements.
- Permit needed?
- Usually, for attached decks or decks more than 30 inches above the ground.
- Who reviews it
- Building department, sometimes your HOA
- Site Plan
Drawings you’ll need
What a Deck Permit Asks For
Counties don’t all ask for the same drawings. This is what they usually want for a deck; we confirm your county’s list in the quote.
Plan review
What the County Checks on a Deck Permit
The items reviewers look for first. Every sheet we draw shows them.
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Distance to the lot lines
Deck edge dimensioned to the rear and side lines, with setback lines drawn.
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Height above the ground
Height noted, since it decides guard and stair rules.
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Ledger attachment
How the deck connects to the house, or a note that it’s freestanding.
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Footings and posts
Post spacing, footing size and depth for your frost line.
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Guards and stairs
Guard height and stair width, rise and run.
Permit sent back with comments? We revise drawings to answer each one, including plans drawn by someone else.
Permit CorrectionsWhat to send us
What to Send Us
- RequiredProperty addressSo we can check your setbacks
- RequiredDeck size and locationA sketch on a photo of the yard is fine
- HelpfulHeight above groundMeasured at the highest point
- HelpfulOld survey or platFor exact lot lines
Missing something? Send what you have. We start from county parcel records and aerial imagery, and ask if anything else is needed.
How it works
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Send the basics
Use the quote form or WhatsApp. Two minutes.
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Approve your price
We check your county’s requirements and reply with the price and turnaround. Nothing starts until you approve.
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Get your drawings
Drawn to scale, ready to upload to your permit portal.
Deck permit FAQ
Deck Permit Questions
Short answers to what people ask before ordering. Ask anything else in your quote request.
Get Price QuoteDo I need a permit for a deck?
Most counties require one for decks attached to the house or more than 30 inches above the ground. Small, low, freestanding decks are often exempt, but check with your county.
How close to the property line can a deck be?
It depends on your zoning. Rear and side setbacks for decks are often between 5 and 25 feet. We draw the setbacks for your lot.
Do I need an engineer for my deck?
Not usually. Many counties accept decks built to standard code tables. Raised, large or unusual decks may need an engineer’s stamp.
Can I use your plans for a covered porch?
Yes. A roof over the deck usually adds elevations and framing details; we include what your county asks for.