Does a structural plan always need calculations?

Not always, but some jurisdictions or designs require calculations to support member sizing, anchorage or loading.

Can you stamp plans from another drafter?

A licensed professional may review externally prepared plans and decide whether sufficient evaluation, revisions or new design work are required.

Can you specify foundation details?

Yes, as part of a defined structural scope supported by the necessary design inputs and professional review where applicable.

Do you design for wind and seismic loads?

Such analysis is included only where scoped and performed or accepted by the appropriate qualified professional.

How do I know exactly which drawings my permit office requires?

Send the property address and a short description of the proposed work. We use the jurisdiction and project type to define the likely drawing scope before drafting begins. Final submittal requirements remain subject to the reviewing authority.

Can I send an existing survey, sketch, photos or permit comments?

Yes. Existing surveys, recorded plats, sketches, photos, prior plans and correction comments can all help establish the drawing scope and reduce avoidable assumptions.

Do you work with projects nationwide?

Yes. Deck Permit Plans supports projects across the United States. Because permit procedures vary by city and county, we check the project location before finalizing the scope.

Can you guarantee that the permit will be approved without comments?

No. Approval is controlled by the reviewing jurisdiction. Our process is designed to make the drawings clear, coordinated and responsive to the known submittal requirements, and we support in-scope permit comments when they occur.

Do all structural plans need an engineer's stamp?

No. Many residential projects that follow prescriptive code tables do not. Projects outside those tables, and many commercial projects, do. Requirements are set by the jurisdiction.

Can you size a beam for a wall removal?

Yes. Send photos, the span and what sits above. We prepare the beam, post and footing details and tell you if calculations or a seal are needed.

Do you work with truss manufacturers?

Yes. We show the truss layout and bearing points and coordinate with the truss package your supplier provides.

What about existing structures?

We document what exists from your photos and drawings. If something important is hidden, we note assumptions for field verification.

FRAMING, FOOTING & CONNECTION DRAWINGS

Structural Deck Plans

Clear structural details your deck can be built from.

We prepare coordinated deck framing plans, foundation arrangements, construction sections and structural connection details for new, replacement, elevated and freestanding decks.

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DRAWINGS / ENGINEERING / PERMIT SUPPORT

01 / THE SERVICE

What we can help with.

Joist and beam sizes, ledger attachments, lateral restraint, foundations and corrosion-resistant connectors must suit the actual loads, site and adopted code. Complex designs may require project-specific engineering.

Common project situations

Raised or second-story deck
New framing or structural replacement
Freestanding supports and foundations
City requires detailed structural drawings

02 / YOUR DELIVERABLES

What your project package may include.

Every quote identifies the exact drawings, reports and services included. Not every project needs every item.

Framing layout

Joist direction, sizes, spacing, beam and post arrangements

Foundation plan

Footing locations, depths, support details as designed

Ledger & connections

Attachments, hangers, anchorage and connection notes

Stairs & guards

Construction information and structural support where needed

Sections & elevations

Deck height and structural assembly relationships

Deck layout and support-plan drawing

03 / ACTUAL DRAWING EXAMPLES

See the details, not just promises.

Explore a real deck drawing example from our sample collection, then browse the complete nine-sheet permit package to see how the plans work together.

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04 / STARTING INFORMATION

What we need to begin.

You can request a quote even if you do not have every document. Share what you have and we will identify what is missing.

Project location, dimensions and deck height
Attached or freestanding condition
Sketch, survey and site photos
Existing framing or city review information

05 / HOW IT WORKS

Four simple steps.

Share details

Send the address, project description and files.

Review and quote

We clarify scope, pricing and an estimated schedule.

Prepare the work

We develop the agreed drawings or coordinate professional review.

Review and receive

Review the deliverables and receive contracted final files.

06 / SCOPE & PRICE

Project-specific structural drawing quote

Pricing depends on your deck, documents, jurisdiction and requested scope. Additional engineering, surveying and PE sealing are included only when expressly quoted.

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07 / FREQUENT QUESTIONS

Questions about this service.

Do these plans include footing details?

They can; the written quote specifies the sheets provided.

Are calculations included?

Structural calculations are separate unless explicitly included in the project scope.

Can you work from contractor drawings?

Yes, subject to checking available details and identifying required additions.

09 / START YOUR PROJECT

Tell us about your deck.

One clear form, no complicated technical questions. Send the property address and any sketches, photos, surveys or city review comments you already have.

Deck Permit Plans is a service brand of Site Plans LLC. Engineering and professional sealing are subject to licensed professional review and acceptance; permit approval remains with the jurisdiction.

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