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Fence or deck costs in Dayton

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Dayton

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$9.27 – $37 per linear foot
  • Build a wood deck$14 – $46 per sq ft
  • Build a composite deck$23 – $74 per sq ft

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

Fence or deck in Dayton

Chain link gets the tightest leash in Dayton. On a home lot, it isn't allowed in the front yard at all, and in a side or back yard it can only be 42 inches tall. If you want a tall fence for the dog, plan on another material.

A residential privacy fence can be six feet tall in side and back yards. You can add two more feet on top if it's lattice that's at least half open. Front-yard fences can be 42 inches tall, but they have to be at least 25 percent see-through, so a picket or wrought-iron style works and a solid board fence doesn't.

Termites are part of the picture here too. The Residential Code of Ohio's design table puts the state's risk of termite damage at moderate to heavy.

Every new fence needs a zoning permit from the city's Zoning Administration. Patching or repairing an old one doesn't. Replacing one does, if anything about it changes: where it sits, how tall it is, or what it's made of.

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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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