Permit Ready Deck Site Plans, Drawn to Your Lot
We draw your proposed deck onto a clean, scaled site plan using county GIS data and satellite imagery. Delivered to your inbox in 24 to 48 hours, ready to submit.
See PricingWhat's On Your Deck Site Plan
Real deck-permit plans we delivered. Your proposed deck is drawn to scale on the lot with the setbacks a reviewer checks first. Address details redacted.
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Your proposed deck, drawn to scale. Shape, footprint, and dimensions placed exactly where you plan to build, from attached to wraparound.
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Setback to every property line. The distance from your deck to each lot line, labeled in feet and inches, which is what a reviewer checks first.
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Existing structures, exactly as built. House, driveway, walkways, and any existing deck or patio, measured from county GIS and satellite imagery.
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Real property boundaries. Plotted from county parcel records and verified against aerial imagery, not eyeballed.
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Submittal-ready format. Title block, north arrow, scale, and vicinity map on an 11x17 sheet, ready to print or upload to your permit portal.
What Your Building Department Checks on a Deck Site Plan
When you submit a site plan for a deck permit, the reviewer is not judging your design. They are checking a short list of measurable things, and a plan that answers all of them usually sails through.
Setback distances. The measured distance from each edge of the deck to your property lines, compared against the minimum setbacks for your zone. Missing or unreadable setback dimensions are the most common reason deck site plans get kicked back.
Location and attachment. Where the deck sits relative to the house, and whether it is attached or freestanding. The two are often reviewed under different rules, so the plan has to make it obvious.
Deck dimensions. Length, width, and total square footage, drawn to scale. Many cities set their permit thresholds and fees by deck size, so the reviewer verifies the numbers against the drawing.
Lot coverage. Your lot dimensions and existing structures, so the reviewer can confirm the new deck keeps total coverage within your zoning limit.
Easements. Utility and drainage easements on your lot. A deck drawn inside an easement will be rejected no matter how good the rest of the application is.
If any of these are missing or not to scale, the application usually bounces back with a correction notice. Every deck site plan we deliver includes all of them, dimensioned and drawn to scale from GIS and satellite data. Not sure whether your project needs a permit in the first place? Start with the deck permit rules by state. New to site plans? Start with the complete guide to site plans for permits.
Hear it from a homeowner
A surveyor quoted me $650 and a three week wait for a site plan. For a drawing of my own backyard. Then I found PermitsGuide for $169. The form took maybe five minutes, and the finished plan was in my inbox the next day. Property lines, setbacks, my deck drawn exactly where I wanted it. Every single number the city reviewer needs. I submitted it. Permit approved on the first try. First try. And if the city rejects your plan, they fix it for free. Still rejected? Full refund. You cannot lose. Need a permit? Stop overthinking it. PermitsGuide.com
Every Order Is a Permit-Ready Starter Pack
You are not buying a drawing file. You are buying an application that goes through. Every tier includes the same four things:
Your permit-ready site plan. Drawn to scale from county GIS and satellite imagery, with your project dimensioned and every setback labeled.
The Pre-Submission Checklist. The seven checks reviewers run on your drawing. Six arrive already done on your plan; the last takes thirty seconds. See the checklist →
Plain-English permit guides. Our free guides for your project type and state, so you know what your building department expects before you submit.
Free revisions until accepted. If your reviewer asks for changes, we revise at no charge, usually within one business day, backed by the approval guarantee.
Choose Your Tier
Basic
$89
- Property lines
- Lot dimensions
- House roofline, drawn to scale
- North arrow
- Scale
- Parcel ID
- Driveway
- Your proposed deck drawn and dimensioned
Standard
$169
- Everything in Basic
- Setback dimensions labeled on plan
- Sidewalks
- Trees
- Accessory structures
- Fence (if present)
- Swimming pool (if present)
- Measurements between major features
- Vicinity map
Premium
$259
- Everything in Standard
- Impervious surface calculations
- Topographic contour lines
- Easements shown on plan
- Shrubs and paths
- Well and septic system (if present)
- Distances labeled from all existing structures to property lines
- Adds DWG file (CAD format)
Homeowners Who Got Their Deck Approved
A few recent deck-permit orders.
Backed by our approval guarantee
Order today and we draft your plan within 24 to 48 hours. If your reviewer asks for changes, we revise it free, usually within one business day, until your building department accepts it. In the rare case we cannot make it work for your jurisdiction, you get a full refund. Here is exactly what that looks like:
- Reviewer wants changes? We revise it free, no extra charge.
- Can't be made to work for your jurisdiction? Full refund.
- 30 day refund window from your delivery date.
- No fine print and no back and forth.
How It Works
Three steps. No phone calls. No back and forth. Submit details today, hold your plan tomorrow.
Choose your tier
Pick Basic, Standard, or Premium based on what your building department or HOA needs.
Submit your details
Enter your property address, deck dimensions, and where on the lot you plan to build. Takes about 4 minutes.
Receive your plan
We draft, review, and email your finished plan within 24 to 48 hours. Submit to your building department or HOA.
Not sure if your deck needs a permit? Read our free Deck permit guide for the rules in your state, then order the site plan your application needs.
Read the Deck permit guide →Frequently asked questions
Does my deck permit require a site plan?
Most building departments require a site plan when applying for a deck permit. The plan shows where the deck will be located on your property, its dimensions, and its distance from property lines. Requirements vary by jurisdiction so check with your local building department to confirm what they need before applying. For a full breakdown of when decks require permits and the rules in your state, see our deck permit guide.
Is the proposed deck drawn on the plan?
Yes. Every plan we prepare includes your proposed deck drawn and dimensioned in its correct position on the lot. This is what building departments need to verify that your deck meets local setback requirements. You provide the dimensions and planned location when you submit your order details and we draw it onto the plan.
Will my building department accept this plan?
Our plans are prepared to meet standard building department requirements and include all elements that most jurisdictions ask for. Requirements vary by city and county. Some building departments require plans to be stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect. We recommend confirming your local requirements before ordering.
What information do you need to prepare my plan?
After selecting your tier you will complete a short form with your property address, your proposed deck dimensions and shape, and where on the lot you plan to build it. If you have an existing survey you can upload it to improve accuracy. We handle everything else using GIS data and satellite imagery.
Which tier should I choose?
Basic covers what most building departments need for a straightforward deck permit application. Standard adds more existing property detail including trees, sidewalks, accessory structures, and impervious surface calculations, which some jurisdictions require. Premium adds setback dimensions and distances labeled directly on the plan, topographic contour lines, and a DWG file, which is useful for complex permits or strict jurisdictions.
How do revisions work?
Once we send your draft plan you can review it and request changes. We will update the plan at no additional charge within your revision allowance. Premium orders include unlimited revisions. If your building department requests specific changes after submission, contact us and we will update the plan.
Can I use this plan for an HOA submission?
Yes. Our site plans are suitable for HOA submissions as well as permit applications. If your HOA has specific formatting requirements, note them in the additional information field when you submit your order details and we will do our best to accommodate them.