Do Gazebos Require a Permit?

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Will your gazebo need a permit? Find out the answer to this popular question.

An outdoor living space can add a whole new level of enjoyment to your home. Although we usually focus on the indoors, the outdoors have their merits, too. You can benefit greatly from having a place to sit in comfort in your own front, side, or backyard, which is why you are here. Do gazebos require a permit in Maryland?

What Is a Gazebo?

Let’s make sure we’re talking about the same structure, first. At Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence, we install pergolas, gazebos, pagodas, and screened porches. Gazebos are round, outdoor shade structures with solid roofs, floors, and a railing around the platform with posts that support the roof. They can be wood, vinyl, or metal. If you want to see examples of gazebos for inspiration, we’ve got plenty!

Do Gazebos Require a Permit?

Gazebos do require a building permit in Maryland. Your county should have specific guidelines on what permits you will need to construct a gazebo. If you install permanent electricity with the gazebo, such as through sconces, you will also need an electrical permit.

How Do You Get the Right Permits?

Unless you are building the gazebo from scratch yourself, you should not need to worry about acquiring permits for your outdoor home improvement projects. Generally, gazebo contractors will obtain the permits for you, and this process typically goes smoothly. Your contractor will take care of the behind-the-scenes paperwork to construct your new outdoor living structure. If you are looking for a new gazebo in central Maryland, Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence is one stellar option.

Gazebo Designs

Now that you know that gazebos do require permits and that you don’t have to worry about them while pursuing your project, consider what kind of gazebo you would like, where you would like it, and who you should call to build it. 

A gazebo is great to have as a focal point in a backyard. It is a cozy, secondary outdoor living zone that can sit on the ground or on a backyard deck or patio. Additions include cupolas, outdoor ceiling fans, screen windows and doors, and permanent lighting. Would you like to explore more options? Visit Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence in Gambrills! 

Call Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence For Your New Deck or Fence!

Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence has almost 30 years of experience in building beautiful custom fences, gazebos, screened-in porches, and decks throughout the state of Maryland. We have the expertise to design your dream fence or custom deck and have it installed in a headache-free process. Give us a call at 1-800-833-9310 or visit us online for a quote today! We offer many different styles of fencing and decking, in addition to custom options designed specifically to suit your preferences and tastes. To see examples of our work and get more tips on how to choose the right decking for your family, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Houzz, Pinterest, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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