Cost data · Chesapeake
Deck permits are the smallest published class in Chesapeake's record — 53 of them, from 17 contractors (2020–2024) — and they were declared higher than you might expect: a median of $15,000, the middle half from $6,500 to $28,000.
Virginia Beach's deck median is $10,000 on 116 permits, $5,000 lower. A smaller sample like Chesapeake's moves more with a few large builds, so read the median as a guide, not a price.
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| City | Permits | Contractors who filed them | Middle 50% of declared values | Median | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | 53 | 17 | $6,500 – $28,000 | $15,000 | January 2020 – June 2024 |
| Virginia Beach | 116 | 50 | $4,700 – $26,000 | $10,000 | January 2020 – July 2024 |
“Middle 50%” is the range the central half of permits fell inside. These are the permits linked to contractors in BidBro’s directory, as collected from public permit records by a third-party aggregator that keeps roughly the 20 most recent per contractor — not every permit the city issued.
Counted from the same Chesapeake permit records as the table, per contractor, and listed only where the contractor’s own trade categories name that work. The source keeps roughly the 20 most recent permits per contractor, so a busy firm’s count here understates its full record. A count of permits filed is not a rating or a recommendation — each profile lists the permits themselves.
On 53 Chesapeake deck permits the median declared value was $15,000, with the middle half between $6,500 and $28,000. Repairs and small decks sit below $6,500; large composite or multi-level decks sit above $28,000.
For a new deck, a rebuild or a structural repair, yes — the 53 permits on this page are those. Expect a footing inspection and a framing inspection. Replacing deck boards or railings alone usually does not need one; ask Development & Permits if you are unsure.
Composite costs more up front — composite decks sit toward the top quarter of this class, $28,000 and above — and needs no staining. In a humid coastal climate the lower upkeep is the usual reason homeowners choose it.
From Chesapeake building permits linked to the contractors in BidBro’s directory, collected from public permit records by a third-party aggregator that keeps roughly the 20 most recent per contractor; classified as deck work by their own descriptions and published only at 30 or more permits.
The permit median is a reference point, not a quote. Post your project once and request bids from Chesapeake contractors, or start from the pages below:
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