Deck builders in York Township

York Township had 29,740 residents at the 2020 census, making it the most populous suburb of York. It covers 25.8 square miles south and southeast of the city, includes Queens Gate, Spry and Tyler Run, and stayed mostly rural until after World War II. The boroughs of Dallastown, Red Lion and Yoe were split from its southeastern section.

What York Township homeowners ask for

• Replacing decks on post-war and later subdivisions
• Elevated decks on sloped lots
• Composite and vinyl railings
• Covered decks, which the township treats differently

The township's deck packet

York Township publishes a deck permit packet. Highlights:

• Unroofed decks set back 25 feet from the rear property line; roofed decks follow the principal building's rear setback for the district
• Side setbacks from 10 to 25 feet depending on the district
• No decks in front yards, rights-of-way or sewer and stormwater easements
• A $50 plan review, $4 per $1,000 of construction cost, a $4.50 state surcharge, a $25 zoning permit and $50 per inspection, typically three
• Plan review can take up to 15 business days; permits are valid for a year
• Roofed decks require a stormwater assessment

Deck services in York Township

• Wood deck constructionPressure-treated, cedar or hardwood decks on footings carried down to solid soil, permitted through your borough or township.
• Composite decksCapped composite and PVC surfaces for humid Pennsylvania summers, on a new frame or an existing one that checks out.
• Deck repair and rebuildsRotted ledgers, loose stairs, failing joists and decks that were never permitted, fixed or rebuilt to the current UCC.
• Second-story and elevated decksDecks off a main floor above a walkout or a rowhouse back door, with bracing, lateral ties and solid stairs.
• Deck railings and stairsGuards, handrails and stair runs in wood, vinyl, aluminum or composite, new or replacing worn ones.

Nearby areas

• York
• Springettsbury Township
• Manchester Township
• Red Lion