What Your Town Will Usually Ask For
Exterior work like a deck typically needs two things up front:
• A current survey. If you don't have one, we order it for you and don't mark it up. Surveys typically run $650–850 for lots under 10,000 sq ft; larger or irregular lots vary.
• A site plan and deck drawings. We line up permit-ready drawings that show what you want to build, or what's already there.
Depending on the job, the town may also want electrical sign-off (for example, a deck roof with lights). We'll tell you what applies in your free consultation.
Questions about height, setbacks, older decks or low decks come up a lot, and the rules vary by town and village. We don't guess. We check your town's requirements for your property before anything is drawn or filed.
How We Get Your Deck Permit Done
1. Free consultation. Call or text 516-399-0139, or send your name and phone number, then the property address and what you want to build or fix.
2. Records and survey. We check what's on file for your property and order a survey if you need one.
3. Drawings and filing. We line up permit-ready drawings and file with your town, city or village.
4. Comments. If the reviewer sends comments, we answer them and resubmit.
5. Inspections and close-out. We schedule inspections and follow up until the permit is signed off.
Timing: simple jobs like decks typically take 2–4 weeks; more complicated or mixed jobs typically take 4–8 weeks. It varies by town and scope and is never guaranteed.