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Deck & Patio Cover Engineering in Maryland

Get the deck & patio cover engineering scope and project records organized before requesting a proposal. Use the state and local resources below to confirm where your project documents should go.

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Elevated wooden deck attached to a residential building
A practical starting point

Planning your Maryland project

Start with Maryland’s local code contacts

Maryland’s Building Codes Administration maintains separate county and municipal contact resources. These connect property owners to local code and permitting offices, including separate entries for Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

Use the property address to choose the appropriate jurisdiction and confirm current local amendments and application materials. Send those materials with the engineering request so the requested design work can be scoped clearly.

Confirm the jurisdiction

Find your local project resources

Use the exact project address when choosing a city or county contact. The entries below link useful official resources or a more detailed local service guide. If an area is not listed, send the full address with your request.

14 locations shown

Anne Arundel County

Anne Arundel County government contact

Ask which department handles the proposed work at the property address. A government contact is not a verified submission procedure.

Calvert County

View Calvert County deck & patio cover engineering guide

Explain whether the proposed deck or cover is attached or freestanding, and send the survey and existing building information. Use the authority’s resources to identify the application category before coordinating the structural package.

Caroline County

View Caroline County deck & patio cover engineering guide

Explain whether the proposed deck or cover is attached or freestanding, and send the survey and existing building information. Use the authority’s resources to identify the application category before coordinating the structural package.

Cecil County

View Cecil County deck & patio cover engineering guide

Explain whether the proposed deck or cover is attached or freestanding, and send the survey and existing building information. Use the authority’s resources to identify the application category before coordinating the structural package.

Dorchester County

Explain whether the proposed deck or cover is attached or freestanding, and send the survey and existing building information. Use the authority’s resources to identify the application category before coordinating the structural package.

Frederick County

View Frederick County deck & patio cover engineering guide

Explain whether the proposed deck or cover is attached or freestanding, and send the survey and existing building information. Use the authority’s resources to identify the application category before coordinating the structural package.

Kent County

View Kent County deck & patio cover engineering guide

Explain whether the proposed deck or cover is attached or freestanding, and send the survey and existing building information. Use the authority’s resources to identify the application category before coordinating the structural package.

Queen Anne’s County

Queen Anne’s County government contact

Ask which department handles the proposed work at the property address. A government contact is not a verified submission procedure.

Somerset County

Somerset County government contact

Ask which department handles the proposed work at the property address. A government contact is not a verified submission procedure.

St. Mary’s County

Explain whether the proposed deck or cover is attached or freestanding, and send the survey and existing building information. Use the authority’s resources to identify the application category before coordinating the structural package.

Talbot County

Talbot County government contact

Ask which department handles the proposed work at the property address. A government contact is not a verified submission procedure.

Washington County

Washington County government contact

Ask which department handles the proposed work at the property address. A government contact is not a verified submission procedure.

Wicomico County

Wicomico County government contact

Ask which department handles the proposed work at the property address. A government contact is not a verified submission procedure.

Worcester County

Explain whether the proposed deck or cover is attached or freestanding, and send the survey and existing building information. Use the authority’s resources to identify the application category before coordinating the structural package.

Define the work

Outdoor spaces with a clear engineering plan.

Gunderson Engineering works with architects, drafters, contractors and property owners to engineer wooden decks and patio covers. We review the proposed layout and available site information to develop engineering tailored to the project.

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Custom wooden decks

Structural engineering for outdoor decks based on their intended use, dimensions and relationship to the property.

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Patio covers

Engineering for covered outdoor living areas, coordinated with the proposed roof, supports and existing building information.

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Residential & commercial projects

Design support for homeowners, builders and commercial property teams. Scope is confirmed for the proposed structure and project location.

Make the request easier to review

What to send for deck & patio cover engineering

Share the available documents together, and identify anything still being prepared by another member of the project team.

  • Project address and proposed structure dimensions
  • Sketches, architectural plans or existing drawings
  • Photographs of the site and adjoining construction
  • Material information, permit comments and target schedule
Choose the right starting point

New plans, an existing structure, or review comments?

Planning new work

Send the intended use, available survey, preliminary layout and scope requested by the owner or designer. Identify documents being developed by the manufacturer, architect or other consultants.

Changing existing work

Include existing plans, photographs and available permit records. Describe what is changing and what will remain. Note any information about the existing structure that has not yet been confirmed.

Responding to comments

Send the complete comment letter and the exact plan version reviewed. Identify previous responses and changes requested since that review so the disciplines can be coordinated.

Before you begin

Common project questions

Use the project’s actual records and agency requests to establish the engineering scope.

Who do you work with on deck and patio cover projects?

We work with owners, architects, drafters, builders and contractors on residential and commercial projects.

What do you need to start?

Start with dimensions, site photographs, sketches or architectural drawings, and a description of your goals. The team will identify any additional information required.

Can the design be tailored to my property?

Yes. The engineering is developed around the proposed structure, project information and requirements that apply to your property.

Useful next steps

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County and city guides

Find local project information in Maryland

Browse deck & patio cover engineering guides by project location.

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Send the project details.

Share the location, proposed work and available records so we can review your engineering request.

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