Find licensed deck builders and contractors across Tennessee. Browse 10 cities with license data and local permit requirements.
10
Cities Covered
$17-$42
Cost per Sq Ft
$70-$465
Permit Fees
Tennessee deck builders work under the 2021 IBC and 2018 IRC adopted as statewide minimum codes, enforced by the State Fire Marshal; select 2024 IBC provisions added via rule effective April 17, 2025. Tennessee requires building permits through local building departments and the State Fire Marshal for projects requiring state approval. A contractor license is required for projects $25,000 or more. Home improvement contractors have separate licensing requirements. Licensing is handled by the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors (under Dept. of Commerce & Insurance), and homeowners can cross-check a contractor before hiring. On the exemption side: minor repairs and maintenance. A Tennessee-specific rule most homeowners miss: tennessee has statewide minimum building codes enforced by the State Fire Marshal (Dept. of Commerce & Insurance). The Nashville and Memphis permit portals handle the bulk of Tennessee deck permit submissions — if your project is in one of those cities, start there.
Nashville
Pop. 689,447
Memphis
Pop. 633,104
Knoxville
Pop. 190,740
Chattanooga
Pop. 181,099
Clarksville
Pop. 166,722
Murfreesboro
Pop. 152,769
Franklin
Pop. 83,454
Johnson City
Pop. 71,046
Jackson
Pop. 68,205
Bartlett
Pop. 59,108
Average costs for a typical 300 sq ft deck with railing in Tennessee.
| Material | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-Treated Wood | $5,223 | $6,696 | $8,839 |
| Cedar | $7,254 | $9,300 | $12,276 |
| Composite (Trex, TimberTech) | $10,156 | $13,020 | $17,186 |
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