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Deck and addition permits in Raleigh, NC

884 deck, porch and addition permits were filed in Raleigh in the last 12 months, and 70 in the last 30 days. That's 10% of the deck, porch and addition permits filed at the North Carolina offices we read, and 14% of all Raleigh's permits.

The City of Raleigh issues building permits inside city limits. Wake County has its own page. More on all building permits in Raleigh and deck, porch and addition permits at every office we read.

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Last 12 months
884
Last 90 days
238
Last 30 days
70
Average declared value
$142K
across 775 permits with a value

Does this work need a permit in Raleigh?

Yes. A new deck, porch or addition is load-bearing work; replacing boards, railings or treads isn't. That's North Carolina law (G.S. 160D-1110), the same in every permit office — the statewide guide explains what it means for the permit records.

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Where in Raleigh

The ZIP codes with the most deck, porch and addition permits. Each linked ZIP has its own page.

Raleigh 884

Who's pulling deck, porch and addition permits in Raleigh

Ranked by permits in the last 12 months.

Recent permits

A sample from 30 or more days ago. Permit Search and the daily email have them as they're filed.

AddressTypeValueStatusDate
6925 North Ridge DrRaleigh 27615Deck / PorchBuilding—Issued
2612 Vela CtRaleigh 27614Deck / PorchBuilding—Issued
1301 E Jones StRaleigh 27610Deck / PorchBuilding$30KSubmitted
2208 Lash AveRaleigh 27607Deck / PorchBuilding$13KIn review
6316 Dry Fork LnRaleigh 27617Deck / PorchBuilding$39KSubmitted

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Deck and addition permits in Raleigh: common questions

How many deck, porch and addition permits are filed in Raleigh?
884 in the last 12 months and 70 in the last 30 days — 10% of the deck, porch and addition permits filed at all the North Carolina offices we read. The busiest ZIP codes were 27615 (130), 27612 (111) and 27609 (106). The City of Raleigh issues building permits inside city limits. Wake County has its own page.
Who pulls the most deck, porch and addition permits in Raleigh?
By permits in the last 12 months: Feazel Roofing Company, Cardinal Construction of the Carolinas LLC AKA: El and Jm Decks And Fences. The table above has the most active twelve, each linked to its own page where it has one.
Does a deck, porch or addition need a permit in Raleigh?
Yes. A new deck, porch or addition is load-bearing work; replacing boards, railings or treads isn't. That's North Carolina law (G.S. 160D-1110), so it's the same in every permit office in the state.

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Source: TarSignal, from North Carolina public building permit records, data through October 28, 2026. Refreshed nightly. Counts include every permit type a jurisdiction files — trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) as well as building permits — so one project can appear more than once. Values are what the applicant declared, where the jurisdiction records one. We keep improving how we collect each office's permits, so a count that steps up suddenly usually means more complete records, not more construction.