Start from the deck plan template
The deck template loads a house wall, a 32' × 16' deck outline, stairs, joist direction marks, and two dimension lines. Resize the deck to the real footprint, drag the stairs where they belong, and adjust the joist note to your spacing.
Add a second level, a landing, or an angled corner with the rectangle, line, and polygon tools. Everything snaps to a one-foot grid, so proportions stay true.
- Deck outline with true dimensions
- House wall and ledger location
- Stairs and landing placement
- Joist direction and spacing note
- Railing runs and post locations as labels
From deck sketch to estimate
Select the deck outline to read its area in square feet — that's your decking quantity starting point. The perimeter reading helps with railing and fascia lengths, and dimension lines document the measurements your material list is built on.
Because the drawing is saved in your dashboard, the version the client approved is the version the crew builds from. Fewer surprises, cleaner change orders.
Permits and deck drawings
Deck permits often require a simple plan view showing the deck size, height, distance to property lines, and stair location — exactly what this tool draws. Requirements differ by municipality, and some need engineered details for tall or attached decks. Confirm with your local permitting office; SiteBuildHub does not guarantee permit approval.