Find licensed deck builders and contractors across Kentucky. Browse 10 cities with license data and local permit requirements.
10
Cities Covered
$17-$41
Cost per Sq Ft
$69-$460
Permit Fees
Kentucky deck builders work under the 2018 Kentucky Building Code (based on 2015 IBC, 4th Edition August 2024) and 2018 Kentucky Residential Code (based on 2015 IRC, 3rd Edition August 2024) with KY amendments. Kentucky requires building permits through local building departments under the statewide Kentucky Building Code administered by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction. DHBC licenses and certifies plumbers, electricians, boiler contractors, HVAC contractors, sprinkler/fire alarm contractors, and building inspectors. Licensing is handled by the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC), and homeowners can cross-check a contractor before hiring. On the exemption side: one-story detached accessory structures under 256 sq ft. A Kentucky-specific rule most homeowners miss: kentucky has a statewide building code administered by the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction (DHBC). The Louisville and Lexington permit portals handle the bulk of Kentucky deck permit submissions — if your project is in one of those cities, start there.
Louisville
Pop. 633,045
Lexington
Pop. 322,570
Bowling Green
Pop. 72,294
Owensboro
Pop. 60,183
Covington
Pop. 40,640
Richmond
Pop. 37,641
Georgetown
Pop. 36,210
Florence
Pop. 32,456
Nicholasville
Pop. 30,872
Hopkinsville
Pop. 30,089
Average costs for a typical 300 sq ft deck with railing in Kentucky.
| Material | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-Treated Wood | $5,167 | $6,624 | $8,744 |
| Cedar | $7,176 | $9,200 | $12,144 |
| Composite (Trex, TimberTech) | $10,046 | $12,880 | $17,002 |
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