Costs, codes & permits
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What a deck or fence really costs, what the inspector will ask for, and the sheet you hand the client.
Tools
Deck cost calculator
Material and labour cost for a deck, broken out line by line.
Fence cost calculator
Installed cost for a fence run by material, height and gate count.
Privacy fence cost calculator
Privacy fence cost per foot by material, with post and gate lines.
Deck bid template
A printable one-page bid: scope, materials, labour and total.
Guides
Deck railing height code
Guard height, baluster spacing and graspable handrail, with the IRC sections.
Deck permit requirements
When a deck needs a permit, what the plan set has to show, and the inspections.
Do you need a permit for a fence
Height limits, setbacks, corner sight triangles and HOA rules.
How much does a deck cost
Cost per square foot by material and size, with the labour split.
How much does a fence cost
Installed cost by material and height, and what moves the number most.
Fence cost per foot
Per-foot pricing by material, plus the extras that never make the estimate.
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