Decks, Patios, and Outdoor Projects

About this episode

This episode discusses permits and inspections for outdoor projects like decks and patios with expert insights from Jeremy Shupp.

As warmer weather arrives, many residents are heading outdoors to refresh their yards and outdoor living spaces. In this episode of the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) Podcast, host Gail Lucas sits down with DPS Residential Field Supervisor Jeremy Shupp to explain what homeowners need to know about permits and inspections for popular outdoor projects such as decks, fences, patios, pergolas, and sheds. They also share information about the popular residential deck mai...

People in this episode

Host: Gail Lucas

Guest: Jeremy Shupp

Topics covered

• outdoor projects
• home improvement
• permitting
• inspections
• decks
• patios
• fences

Keywords

• permitting
• outdoor living
• homeowners
• inspections
• decks
• patios
• fences
• pergolas
• sheds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services

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