Your deck permit package.

The drawings

The drawings your project needs depend on your answers and your municipality. Here is what each one shows and why it matters.

• Site plan. Your lot, the house and the deck, with the distances to every property line so the municipality can confirm the setbacks.
• Deck plan. The deck seen from above: size, joist and beam layout, post locations, stairs and guards. Two level decks get a plan for each level.
• Deck section. The deck cut through from the side: footing depth below frost, posts, beams, joists, decking and guard height.
• Construction details. How the deck connects to the house, footing and post connections, stair dimensions and guard details.
• Elevations (covered decks). For decks with a roof, pergola or canopy, the sides of the structure showing the roof and supports.

Every step we handle

1. Information collection and initial zoning review

• We review your Real Property Report (RPR) or survey, photos and project details.
• We check the zoning bylaw that applies to your property: setbacks, lot coverage, height and use.
• We confirm which permits your project needs and flag anything that could trigger a development permit.
• For existing work and interior projects, our technician visits to measure and photograph what is there.

2. Drawings

• We prepare every drawing listed below, to the standard your municipality expects.
• You receive a draft to review and approve before anything is submitted.
• One round of revisions is included.
• Our team checks the package internally before it goes to you, so the municipality has fewer questions.

3. Permit submission and management

• We prepare the application forms and upload everything through the municipal portal.
• We coordinate payment of the municipal fees.
• We answer the municipality's questions and handle requested changes, with your approval.
• You get a weekly update from your project manager until the permit is issued.
• When your permit is issued, we send it with the permit conditions explained and step by step instructions for booking inspections.

What we need from you

• Your RPR or survey plan
• The deck's size and height
• Whether it will be covered or have a hot tub
• Photos, if the deck already exists