ERLANGER, KY

Deck Building in Erlanger, Kentucky

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Deck Building · Erlanger, KY

Erlanger is one of Kenton County's larger cities, just north of the airport, about 23 minutes from Independence by the usual route. Its housing ranges from early-1900s homes in Historic Erlanger to 1990s-and-later subdivisions.

The typical Erlanger home was built around 1976. Many decks from these decades are reaching the end of their life; we check footings, ledger attachment and framing before deciding between new boards and a full rebuild.

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HOMES IN ERLANGER

What Erlanger homes are like

The Census median year built is 1976. About a quarter of homes predate 1960 and about a third were built in 1990 or later, so one street can hold a 1920s bungalow and the next a 2000s two-story. About 69 percent of homes are owner-occupied.

Founded in the 1880s, Erlanger has distinct areas: Historic Erlanger between Riggs and Crescent avenues, Central Erlanger between Sunset and Commonwealth, Northeast Erlanger along Dixie Highway and Turkeyfoot Road, Cherry Hill (partly in Boone County), and the industrial area around the airport along Mineola Pike.

STRUCTURE

Footings, ledger and drainage come first

A deck is only as good as its footings and its connection to the house. We check grade and drainage, how the ledger attaches, and stair and rail layout before choosing decking, and we keep water moving away from the foundation.

PERMITS AND CODES

Permits for deck building in Erlanger

Erlanger uses Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) for building permits and zoning. Cherry Hill crosses into Boone County, so for addresses near the county line we confirm which county the parcel sits in before applying.

We confirm the permit and inspection steps for a deck at your address with Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) before ordering materials.

Code: Kentucky Residential Code (815 KAR 7:125); climate zone 4A.

YOUR ERLANGER PROJECT

Planning your Erlanger deck

Every project starts with a walkthrough at your Erlanger home, where we look at the existing conditions before talking about price.

What we will plan with you:

Set footings for the soil and slope at your lot, not a guess.
Flash and fasten the ledger so water stays out of the house.
Plan stairs and rails around how you actually reach the yard.
Choose wood or composite knowing the framing and upkeep each needs.

ERLANGER QUESTIONS

Common questions from Erlanger homeowners

Do you work in Historic Erlanger?

Yes. Older homes between Riggs and Crescent avenues get extra attention to plaster, wiring and framing before we finalize a plan.

Is Cherry Hill in Kenton or Boone County?

Partly both. We confirm the parcel's county, because that decides whether PDS or the Boone County Building Department issues the permit.

How far is Erlanger from your shop?

About 23 minutes from Independence by car, depending on the part of town.

SERVING ERLANGER

Talk with us about your Erlanger deck

Tell us what you want to change at your Erlanger home.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; Erlanger, Kentucky; www.pdskc.org; dhbc.ky.gov.