Fence or deck costs in Springfield
Here’s the ballpark for common fence or deck jobs around Springfield, MA. Want one for your own project? A photo is all it takes.
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What it usually costs
- Build a wood fence$14 – $43 per linear foot
- Build a vinyl or metal fence$14 – $58 per linear foot
- Build a chain-link fence$9.61 – $38 per linear foot
- Build a wood deck$14 – $48 per sq ft
- Build a composite deck$24 – $77 per sq ft
A ballpark, not a quote. All of these are national averages adjusted for Springfield prices, so your job could land outside them.
Fence or deck in Springfield
How tall a front-yard fence can be in Springfield depends on your zoning district. In Residential A-1 and A, a fence between the front of the house and the street, or in the required front yard, can reach 4 feet, but an opaque one stops at 3 feet. The ordinance treats any fence more than 25 percent solid as opaque, so a tight picket fence may be held to the lower number. In Residential B, B-1 and C, the front-yard limit is 3 feet for any fence.
Behind the house, the number to watch is 6 feet. In any residential district, a fence taller than that needs a Tier 3 Special Permit. Gates at the property line have to swing inward so they don't block the sidewalk. On a corner lot, no fence can go inside the sight triangle.
Decks get a clear setback. In residential districts, a roofless, ground-story projection such as a deck may extend into the required rear yard, as long as it stays at least 15 feet from the rear lot line.
Upkeep is part of the rule, too. The ordinance says a fence, wall or planted barrier in disrepair has to be repaired or removed within 30 days of a notice from the Building Commissioner.
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