Fence or deck costs in Virginia Beach
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What it usually costs
- Build a wood fence$28 – $37 per linear foot
- Build a vinyl or metal fence$15 – $59 per linear foot
- Build a chain-link fence$10 – $25 per linear foot
- Build a wood deck$15 – $49 per sq ft
- Build a composite deck$30 – $60 per sq ft
A ballpark, not a quote. Some of these are national averages adjusted for Virginia Beach prices, so your job could land outside them.
Fence or deck in Virginia Beach
In Virginia Beach, water can come before the fence. New structures on lots in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Area, a flood zone or the Southern Rivers Watershed may need environmental approval before the building permit is issued. On a lot by a creek or a canal, that review comes first.
The city also draws a fence line at 30 feet. Any fence or wall within 30 feet of a public right-of-way needs a zoning permit to be built, replaced or moved. If your fence sits near the street, or along the street side of a corner lot, plan on it. Only the owner or a Virginia-licensed contractor can pull it. You'll also need a current survey or site plan sealed by a Virginia registered surveyor, architect or engineer.
The city's fence bulletin has a few rules that shape the design. A chain-link fence needs a strip of approved landscaping between it and the right-of-way. If your fence crosses an easement, the HOA, utility or city department that controls it may need to approve it too.
Decks need a building permit from the city. Pools that hold 24 inches of water or more need a permit, and so do their barriers.
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