Apex, NC · Decks and fences
Decks and fences in Apex
In Apex, a deck of any size needs a permit and three inspections. We build to the Town's own deck guide.
Typical prices for Apex projects
Raleigh-area ranges from published 2026 data, via our price tool. Your written estimate is for your lot.
16-by-20 ft raised composite deck
$18,300 – $22,900
Upper half of Angi's Raleigh range, scaled for composite by the 2025 Cost vs Value Report.
12-by-12 ft cedar pergola
$3,600 – $5,000
Angi Raleigh: $25 to $35 per sq ft for cedar.
Sources and dates
- Angi: How much does it cost to build a deck in Raleigh? (2026 data) page updated 2026-08-04
- Zonda Cost vs Value Report 2025: Raleigh, NC (Journal of Light Construction) 2025 report
- Angi: Arbor, pergola or trellis building cost in Raleigh, NC (2026 data) page updated 2026-09-24
Last checked 2026-11-14
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Apex permits for decks and fences
Apex's rules, from the Town's guides:
- Decks, carports and garages of any size need a permit. Building Inspections and Permitting is at 322 N. Mason Street.
- Every deck gets an open-footing, a framing and a final inspection.
- The Town's deck guide asks for footings at least 12 inches below grade, flashing between the house and the deck band, and 36 inch guards once the deck is more than 30 inches up.
- Fences can go up to your property line, but not on or over it. Along a major or minor thoroughfare, a residential fence must add visual interest, such as decorative posts or plants every 20 ft.
We call 811 before we dig any footing or post hole. North Carolina law asks for at least three full working days' notice so utilities can mark their lines.
Sources and dates
- Town of Apex: When do you need a permit? (PDF) checked 2026-11-14
- Town of Apex: Guide to planning and constructing a deck (PDF) checked 2026-11-14
- Town of Apex: Planning FAQs checked 2026-11-14
- NC General Statutes 87-122: Notice before digging (NC 811) checked 2026-11-14
Last checked 2026-11-14
Apex deck and fence questions
Do I need a permit for a small deck in Apex?
Yes. Apex lists decks of any size as work that needs a permit.
What inspections does an Apex deck get?
Three: open footing, framing and final. We book them and meet the inspector.
Can my fence sit on the property line in Apex?
No. Apex allows a fence up to the line but not on or over it, and suggests leaving room for maintenance.
Building in Apex
We build across Apex, ZIPs 27502, 27523 and 27539. Apex warns that work done without a permit can mean opening up framing for inspection later, often when you sell. Every deck we build in Apex is permitted.
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