Deck Builders in Cincinnati, OH

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Permit Requirements

Fees: Valuation-based: permit fee determined by project valuation as assessed by Buildings & Inspections. Additional surcharges: 3% technology, 1% training, 5% planning, 1% financial recovery, 1% state surcharge (residential 1-3 family).

Timeline: Standard review or premium/walk-through review available. Premium review for detached residential decks. Walk-through review for residential alterations and additions including decks.

Exempt if: No deck exemption — all decks require a building permit in Cincinnati. Storage sheds ≤100 sq ft with ≤8 ft average height in the rear yard are exempt, but decks are not listed among exemptions.

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Tips for Hiring a Deck Builder

  • 1. Verify their contractor license with your state board
  • 2. Get at least 3 written quotes
  • 3. Ask who pulls the building permit (it should be them)
  • 4. Check for general liability and workers comp insurance
  • 5. Never pay more than 30% upfront

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