Deck and Porch Builders in Northern Virginia
myYardPros designs, builds and repairs residential decks and porches across Northern Virginia: wood and composite decks, screened porches, covered porches, pergolas and deck resurfacing. Each project is permitted where the county requires it, set on footings below frost depth and flashed at the house, for homeowners who want outdoor space that stays solid.
- Footings set below frost depth
- Ledgers bolted and flashed to the house
- Permit drawings and county inspections handled
- Licensed & insured in Virginia
- Based in Sterling, VA
- Residential projects only
- Permit
- Generally required
- Footing depth
- About 24 in. or deeper
- Projects
- Residential only
- Service area
- Northern Virginia
What makes a deck or porch last in Northern Virginia?
A deck or porch lasts when the parts you cannot see are built correctly: footings below frost depth, a ledger bolted and flashed to the house, and framing sized for the load. Most deck failures start there, not in the boards. Water gets behind an unflashed ledger and rots the house band. Shallow footings heave through freeze-thaw cycles. Guard posts loosen because they were nailed instead of bolted.
We build to the Virginia Residential Code and your county's inspections, whether the project is a custom deck, a composite or PVC deck, a screened porch or a pergola or pavilion. If your existing deck can be saved, we will tell you.
Decks & Porches services
Each service has its own page with the process, options, costs and answers to common questions.
Custom Deck Building
Custom deck building is the design and construction of a new pressure-treated wood or composite deck sized to your house and yard.
Composite & PVC Decks
A composite or PVC deck uses manufactured boards in place of wood decking, fastened to a pressure-treated frame.
Screened Porches
A screened porch is a roofed outdoor room with screened walls, built on a deck-style floor and tied into the house.
Covered Porches, Pergolas & Pavilions
Covered porches, pergolas and pavilions are overhead structures that add shade or rain cover to a deck, patio or entry.
Deck Repair & Resurfacing
Deck repair and resurfacing fixes or renews an existing deck instead of rebuilding it.
How do we approach deck and porch projects?
Four principles shape every deck and porch we build.
Structure first, finishes second
We size footings, beams and joists before we talk about board colors. The frame decides how a deck feels underfoot and how long it stays level.
Keep water out of the house wall
Where a ledger or porch roof meets the house, we remove the siding, flash the connection and direct water outward. That detail prevents rot in the house framing.
Permits and inspections are part of the job
Decks, porches and roofed structures generally need a building permit here. We prepare the drawings, schedule inspections and never cover work before the inspector has seen it.
Plain advice on materials and scope
Wood, composite and PVC suit different budgets and sun exposure, and a sound frame may only need new decking. We explain the trade-offs before you commit.
Screened porch and deck on a Northern Virginia home
Screened porch and deck on a Northern Virginia home
A five-second look from inside a finished screened porch toward the open deck and trees, with the ceiling fan turning and evening light moving across the floor.
Which deck or porch service fits your home?
Start from the problem you want solved.
| Your situation | Service that fits | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| No deck yet, or the old one is beyond saving | Custom Deck Building | New footings, framing, ledger, railings and stairs |
| You are done with staining and splinters | Composite & PVC Decks | Capped boards, hidden fasteners, matching rails |
| Mosquitoes and pollen keep you indoors | Screened Porches | A roofed, screened room wired for a fan and lights |
| You need shade or rain cover | Covered Porches, Pergolas & Pavilions | Roofed porches, porticos, pergolas and pavilions |
| Boards are worn but the frame may be sound | Deck Repair & Resurfacing | Frame evaluation, new decking, rail and stair repairs |
How much do decks and porches cost in Northern Virginia?
Budgets in this category run from a few thousand dollars for targeted repairs to six figures for a large screened porch. As typical Northern Virginia market ranges as of 2026, not quotes: resurfacing a sound frame often runs $35 to $70 per square foot, a new pressure-treated deck $45 to $80, a composite or PVC deck $75 to $140, and a screened or roofed porch $150 to $300 or more. Pergolas commonly fall between $6,000 and $25,000.
Height above grade, stairs, railing type, access, demolition and material grade move every number. On a tight budget, resurfacing a sound frame is the usual way to save. A reliable figure comes from an on-site estimate.
What should Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington homeowners know?
Expect a building permit, inspections and often HOA approval before work starts. Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park each run their own permit office, so submittal requirements and zoning setbacks differ. Your county confirms what applies to your lot.
The ground matters too. Footings here typically go at least 24 inches deep to get below frost, heavy clay holds water around them, and Virginia 811 must mark utilities before digging. In planned communities from Ashburn to Burke and Gainesville, architectural review usually wants colors and a plat. Where the door sits near grade, a paver patio may be the smarter build. See our service areas.
Frequently asked questions about decks & porches
Do I need a permit to build a deck or porch in Northern Virginia?
In most cases, yes. Northern Virginia counties and cities generally require a building permit for decks, porches and roofed structures, with inspections of footings, framing and finished work. Exemptions are narrow and vary, so your county confirms the requirement.
Should I build a deck or a patio?
It depends mostly on door height and slope. If the back door sits several feet above the yard, a deck reaches it without major grading. If the door is near ground level, a paver patio usually costs less and needs no railing.
What is the best time of year to build a deck?
Decks can be framed most of the year here, though spring through fall is busiest and footings pour more easily in unfrozen ground. Planning in winter is sensible because design, HOA review and permits take time before digging starts.
Does my HOA have to approve a deck or screened porch?
Usually, if your community has an architectural review board. Most ask for a plat showing location, dimensions, materials, colors and railing style. HOA approval is separate from the county permit, and you generally need both before construction begins.
Is wood or composite decking the better choice?
Pressure-treated wood costs less up front and looks good if it is cleaned and stained every few years. Capped composite and PVC cost more to install but need only washing and do not splinter. Over a long stay, composite often costs less.
Which areas does myYardPros serve?
We work on residential properties in Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas and Manassas Park, including Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg, Reston, Vienna and Woodbridge. Call (571) 200-9600 to confirm your address.
Other services from myYardPros
Water Management
Water management covers both sides of a yard's water problem: drainage that moves stormwater, groundwater and roof runoff away from the house, and irrigation that delivers measured water to lawns and beds.
Hardscaping
Hardscaping is the built part of a landscape: paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, driveways and fire features.
Exterior Cleaning
Exterior cleaning removes algae, mildew and stains from a home's outdoor surfaces using the pressure and cleaning solution each material can safely take.
Lawn & Landscape
Lawn and landscape services are one-time projects that rebuild the living parts of a yard: planting beds, trees and shrubs, sod, aeration and overseeding, landscape lighting and artificial turf.
Tell us what is going on in your yard
One visit, a plain-language explanation of your options and a written estimate. We serve Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties.
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