Deck Building in Independence, MO
Independence Deck Builders provides deck buildingfor homes and businesses in Independence and the surrounding area.
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According to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2024 1-year), the median Independence home was built in 1967; 70% of homes were built before 1980 and 15% before 1940. With most homes built before 1980, many deck projects in Independence replace or rebuild an existing deck, which starts with checking the ledger board and the house framing it attaches to.
Permit and footing requirements are set by the City of Independence; confirm them with the city before a design is final.
Decks on Independence Homes: Mostly Older Houses
Independence: Key Facts and Sources
| Median year homes were built | 1967 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 1-year)) |
|---|---|
| Homes built before 1980 | 70% (before 1940: 15%) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 1-year)) |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 59% (the rest are rented) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 1-year)) |
ZIP codes covered: 64050, 64055, 64056, 64057