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Decks & Porches in Pembroke, Massachusetts

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Decks & Porches in Pembroke — what to know

Rebates & incentives

Decks are not eligible for Mass Save rebates regardless of Eversource utility territory, so the utility designation has no bearing on deck project costs here. The operative local factor is wetland proximity. The North River, Pembroke's ponds, and associated bordering wetlands mean that a meaningful share of residential parcels sit within the 100-foot buffer zone under the Wetlands Protection Act. Projects within that buffer require a Notice of Intent filed with the Pembroke Conservation Commission before the building permit can be issued. Pond-front lots, particularly on Oldham Pond and Furnace Pond, are the most commonly affected.

Permits in Pembroke

Pembroke Building Department issues deck permits under 780 CMR. The 1970s-through-1990s housing stock often has ledger connections that lack proper through-bolt patterns or flashing. Any rebuild or addition permit gives the inspector visibility into the ledger, and deficiencies must be corrected. Footings need to reach 48 inches for frost protection. Guardrails at 36 inches and balusters under 4-inch spacing are required for decks 30 or more inches above grade. If Conservation Commission review is needed, plan for that process to run in parallel.

Where a permit is required, decks & porches work in Pembroke is filed with the Pembroke Building Department; see the Pembroke Building Department’s contact, portal and who pulls the permit on permits.llc.

Typical project cost

Pembroke falls in the mid-range South Shore pricing band. A new 350 to 500 square-foot pressure-treated deck runs $16,000 to $30,000 installed. Composite (Trex, TimberTech) adds $7,000 to $12,000 over PT for the same footprint. On pond-front properties, composite or PVC decking is strongly preferred for moisture resistance. Three-season porch additions in Pembroke start around $40,000. Labor rates are consistent with the Hanover and Duxbury market.

About Pembroke homes

Pembroke is a Plymouth County suburb on the South Shore with 18,330 residents and about 6,809 housing units. The median home age is roughly 49 years, placing most of the stock in the 1970s through 1990s, a mix of ranches, split-levels, and colonials on half-acre to one-acre lots. The North River forms Pembroke's northeastern boundary with Marshfield, and the town has several ponds including Oldham Pond, Furnace Pond, and Little Sandy Bottom Pond that create wetland buffer zones throughout residential neighborhoods.

Common questions — Decks & Porches in Pembroke

My Pembroke property is on Oldham Pond. Do I need Conservation Commission review for a new deck?
Yes, almost certainly. Pond-front and near-pond properties in Pembroke are within the 100-foot wetland buffer under the Wetlands Protection Act. File a Notice of Intent with the Pembroke Conservation Commission before applying for a building permit.
My 1982 Pembroke ranch has a pressure-treated deck with no ledger flashing. Is that a problem?
Unflashed ledgers are the most common rot pathway into a home's band joist and rim joist. If you're rebuilding or adding to the deck, the building permit process will require the ledger to meet current 780 CMR, including proper flashing and through-bolt attachment.
What footing depth is required in Pembroke?
Plymouth County frost depth requires footings at 48 inches below finished grade. Standard Sonotube concrete piers at that depth are inspected before framing starts.
Should I use composite decking on a Pembroke pond-front property?
Yes, composite or PVC decking (Azek, TimberTech) is the right call for pond-front and lakefront properties. Higher moisture exposure and the difficulty of maintaining a stained deck right at the water's edge make composite a practical choice, even at the higher upfront cost.
Can I build a porch over my existing walkout basement in Pembroke?
Yes, and it's a popular project on the split-levels and raised colonials common in this area. The building permit requires an engineered ledger connection and proper frost footings. The building department will want a site plan showing the deck footprint relative to property lines.

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