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Fence or deck costs in Akron

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Akron

What it usually costs

  • Build a wood fence$14 – $42 per linear foot
  • Build a vinyl or metal fence$14 – $56 per linear foot
  • Build a chain-link fence$9.34 – $37 per linear foot
  • Build a wood deck$14 – $47 per sq ft
  • Build a composite deck$23 – $75 per sq ft

A ballpark, not a quote. All of these are national averages adjusted for Akron prices, so your job could land outside them.

Fence or deck in Akron

Akron splits fence approval between the city and the county. A fence seven feet tall or shorter needs no building permit. A taller one needs a permit from the Summit County Department of Building Standards. If your fence is over six feet, the city still wants a site plan showing where it goes, filed through Akron's Plan Review and Permits portal.

The city's own rules are about placement. Within 20 feet of the public right-of-way, the city's page sets a 30-inch height limit and an 85 percent visibility standard. Retaining walls follow the same split. One under 48 inches needs no permit, while a taller one needs a Summit County permit plus a site plan for Akron.

Northeast Ohio winters decide how deep the posts go. The Akron-Canton airport averages about 120 nights a year at or below freezing and about 47 inches of snow. Ground that freezes and thaws can push a shallow post up a little each winter, and a gate hung on a heaved post stops latching.

Posts go in easiest when the ground isn't frozen, so spring after the thaw and fall before the hard freeze are the windows. If you want a fence up by summer, get on a crew's schedule early in the year.

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Questions homeowners ask

How accurate is a photo estimate?
It’s a ballpark, not a quote. A photo tells us a lot about the material and size, but a local pro who walks the yard will always be more precise. Use our number as the range to expect before you start calling around.
How is a fence priced versus a deck?
Fences are usually priced by the foot and decks by the square foot. We’ll ask one quick question to tell which you’re after, then size it from your photo and your answers.
Which materials can you estimate?
Wood, vinyl, chain-link and metal for fences; pressure-treated wood and composite for decks. Material is the single biggest price swing, so it’s worth picking the one you want.
Is this really free?
Yes. No signup, no credit card, no spam. We only make money if you choose to connect with a local pro — and that’s up to you.
What photo works best?
A wide shot of where the fence or deck will go — or of the old one you’re replacing — works best.

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