Deck Cost Estimate
The approvals and documents HOAs ask for, in the order they ask for them.
Collect this before you sign anything — HOA approval is the most common cause of a stalled deck project.
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- Copy of the CC&Rs, bylaw or architectural rules covering decks and patios
- Architectural review request form, filled in and dated
- Site plan or survey showing the deck footprint, height and setbacks
- Material and colour samples (many HOAs specify an approved palette)
- Contractor insurance certificate and licence or registration number for the file
- Neighbour acknowledgement if the deck sits on or near a shared boundary
Rules that usually apply
- Height limits, usually measured from grade or from the first-floor door threshold
- Approved materials and colours - natural wood tones and muted composites are the usual safe picks
- Setbacks from the property line and from neighbouring structures
- Railing style and visibility rules, especially for elevated or multi-level decks
- Noise and working-hours limits during construction
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