Clay brick paver driveway with a herringbone field and a charcoal border in the evening

Robertson County · 23 miles from downtown Nashville

Patios, decks and fences in White House

Patios, decks, driveways and fences for White House, on the Robertson and Sumner county line 23 miles north of Nashville.

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Building in White House

White House had 12,982 residents at the 2020 Census, many in subdivisions such as Summerlin, The Parks, Concord Springs and Copes Crossing. Permits are handled by the city, and fence permits go through Public Services and its stormwater staff.

Fences

A fence permit costs $25. Facing the primary street a fence can be 4 feet; elsewhere the limit is 6 feet. The city’s fence form makes a point worth knowing: White House doesn’t enforce HOA rules, so a fence the city approves can still run afoul of your subdivision’s covenants. Check both before the posts go in.

Driveways

Any driveway that connects to a public street needs the city’s Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit, which covers the apron where it crosses city property. A new paver or concrete driveway, or a widened one, starts there.

Bigger projects

An accessory building such as a pavilion can be up to 70 percent of the size of the house. Disturbing 5,000 square feet of ground or more, which a large patio and driveway together can do, needs a land-disturbance permit.

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What we build in White House

Everything for a White House yard

  1. 01 Paver & Brick Patios
  2. 02 Driveways
  3. 03 Decks
  4. 04 Fences
  5. 05 Fire Pits & Outdoor Fireplaces
  6. 06 Retaining Walls
  7. 07 Brick & Stone Walls
  8. 08 Walkways & Steps
  9. 09 Outdoor Kitchens
  10. 10 Pergolas, Pavilions & Patio Covers
  11. 11 Outdoor Lighting

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White House questions

How much is a fence permit in White House, TN?

Twenty-five dollars, through the city’s Public Services department and its stormwater staff. The fence can be 4 feet tall facing the primary street and 6 feet elsewhere. The permit only covers the city’s rules; your subdivision’s HOA may have its own on height, style and color.

Does White House enforce HOA fence rules?

No. White House’s fence permit form says the city doesn’t enforce HOA rules, so a fence the city approves can still break your subdivision’s covenants. In Summerlin, The Parks, Concord Springs or Copes Crossing, get the HOA’s approval as well as the city permit before ordering material.

Do I need a permit to replace my driveway apron in White House?

Yes. Any driveway that connects to a public street in White House needs the city’s Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit, because the apron crosses city property. That applies to a new paver or concrete driveway, a widened one and a replacement apron at the street.

When does White House require a land-disturbance permit?

When a project disturbs 5,000 square feet of ground or more. A large patio, a new driveway and the grading around them can add up to that together, so the whole project is measured, not just the patio. Smaller backyard projects stay under the line.

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