Deck Building · Johnson County, KS
Deck Building in Johnson County, KS
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Deck Building in Johnson County: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Building in Johnson County, KS is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 12 covered towns in Johnson County with independent deck contractors. In Johnson County's covered ZIP codes, the median home was built in 1989 and the area averages 98 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Building and local data in Johnson County
Footing depth is the first local question. The Olathe 3e weather station records about 98 nights a year at or below freezing for in Johnson County's covered ZIP codes, so footings must reach the frost depth the building department sets, and about 13.8 inches of yearly snowfall feeds into beam and joist sizing.
66% of the 256,441 homes in Johnson County's covered ZIP codes are detached houses and 8% are townhouses or other attached homes, which sets the mix between open backyard decks and compact elevated ones; with a median build year of 1989, most new decks bolt to a modern rim joist behind proper flashing.
About 34 days a year reach 90°F, so orientation, shade and board color are design decisions in Johnson County's covered ZIP codes, not afterthoughts.
| Town | ZIPs | Homes | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overland Park | 10 | 85,802 | 1989 |
| Shawnee | 5 | 29,999 | 1985 |
| Lenexa | 4 | 25,615 | 1994 |
| Leawood | 3 | 16,776 | 1988 |
| Mission | 2 | 16,305 | 1959 |
| Olathe | 2 | 55,221 | 1994 |
| De Soto | 1 | 2,538 | 1992 |
| Edgerton | 1 | 985 | 1978 |
| Gardner | 1 | 9,260 | 2002 |
| New Century | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Prairie Village | 1 | 9,461 | 1957 |
| Stilwell | 1 | 4,479 | 2002 |
Who issues permits for deck building in Johnson County?
Johnson County licenses contractors for work that needs a building permit, including decks, while each city issues the permit itself. Hire a contractor with a current Johnson County Contractor's License and confirm your city's permit requirements.
Which license class do residential contractors hold in Johnson County?
The county offers several classes, including General (A), Building (B) and Residential (C); confirm with the county which class covers your project.
Authoritative references
- Permits and licenses guide — Johnson County, KS
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck building guide.
FAQs
Deck Building questions in Johnson County
Who provides deck building in Johnson County, KS?
Independent deck contractors. DeckBuildingServices.net is a free referral service: you call, confirm your ZIP code and describe the project, and you are connected with a contractor serving Johnson County who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck building in Johnson County?
Johnson County licenses contractors for work that needs a building permit, including decks, while each city issues the permit itself. Hire a contractor with a current Johnson County Contractor's License and confirm your city's permit requirements.
What affects the cost of deck building in Johnson County?
deck size and shape — angles and curves add labor, height above grade and the amount of post, beam and bracing work and decking material and fastening system. Locally, footing depth for about 98 freezing nights a year adds to foundation work. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
What decking material works best in Johnson County's climate?
Capped composite is a good starting point: about 77 freeze-thaw days a year are hard on unsealed wood.
Which towns in Johnson County are covered?
De Soto, Edgerton, Gardner, Leawood, Lenexa, Mission, New Century, Olathe, Overland Park, Prairie Village, Shawnee and Stilwell.
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