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Fence or deck costs in Harrisburg

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Harrisburg

What it usually costs

  • Build a wood fence$15 – $44 per linear foot
  • Build a vinyl or metal fence$15 – $59 per linear foot
  • Build a chain-link fence$9.87 – $39 per linear foot
  • Build a wood deck$15 – $49 per sq ft
  • Build a composite deck$25 – $79 per sq ft

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

Fence or deck in Harrisburg

In Derry Township, home to Hershey, a chain-link fence on a residential property is allowed only if the links, posts and fittings are vinyl clad. Plain galvanized chain link isn't an option there. That's why, around Harrisburg, the first question about a fence is which township or borough you live in.

Derry's ordinance has other specifics. On a residential property, the fence panel can be up to 6 feet tall, and its bottom edge can't sit more than 4 inches off the ground. That gap rule matters if you have a dog that digs or a yard that slopes. Posts and decorative caps can rise no more than 10 inches above a 6-foot panel.

Across the river in Carlisle, the borough's permit list takes a different tack. Every fence needs a zoning permit, whatever its height, except an invisible dog fence. A fence over 6 feet also needs a building permit. Decks follow two triggers. A deck more than 30 inches above the ground at any point needs a building permit. So does a lower deck if you put a roof over it. An uncovered low deck needs only the zoning permit.

If a pool is part of the plan, Carlisle wants a building permit for any pool with water 24 inches deep or more, inflatable ones included.

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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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