At Prime Outdoor Living, we bring your vision to life by designing and constructing high-quality decks tailored to your needs, preferences, and the unique characteristics of your property. With expert craftsmanship and premium materials, we ensure your new deck not only enhances your home but stands strong for years to come.
Our Service Includes
New deck construction is a detailed process that emphasizes precision, creativity, and quality at every step.
- Personalized Design Consultation
- High-Quality Material Selection
- Custom-Built Decking Solutions
- Stylish Railings and Accessories
- Thorough Site Preparation
- Professional Construction and Finishing
Benefits of a New Deck
- Enhanced Lifestyle: Expand your living space to include a beautiful and functional outdoor area.
- Increased Home Value: A well-designed deck adds value to your property and boosts curb appeal.
- Customized Design: Your new deck is tailored to your style, preferences, and functional needs.
- Durability and Longevity: Built with premium materials and expert techniques to withstand weather and wear.
- Seamless Integration: Designed to complement your home’s architecture and outdoor landscape.
Planning your deck
A new deck is the foundation of outdoor living: it connects the house to the yard and can later carry a screened porch, pergola or roof. Planning starts with size and layout for how you will use it, then materials, railings and stairs.
Deck design options
- Decking material: Composite boards for low maintenance, or pressure-treated wood for a lower upfront cost.
- Railings: Composite, aluminum, wood or cable railing for a clear, modern view.
- Layout: Single level, multi-level or wraparound, sized for dining, grilling and lounging.
- Stairs and access: Wide stairs to the yard, landings, and a gate if you have pets or kids.
- Extras: Lighting, built-in benches, privacy screens and space for a future pergola or roof.
What affects the cost of a deck
Every project is priced from its own design, so we don’t publish one-size-fits-all prices. These are the main factors in your itemized estimate:
- Deck size and height off the ground
- Composite versus wood decking
- Railing style
- Stairs, landings and multi-level layouts
- Site access, grading and footings
How we build your deck, step by step
- Free on-site consultation: We visit your home, measure, look at how the space connects to the house and talk through your ideas and budget.
- Design and itemized proposal: We design your deck around your home and send a line-by-line proposal. 3D renderings are available as a paid service and are included in the main agreement if you build with us.
- Permits and HOA approval: We prepare and submit the county permit application and your HOA request, so you don’t have to.
- Construction: We set footings, build the frame, install decking, railings and stairs, then add lighting and trim. Most decks take about 2–4 weeks.
- Final walkthrough: We review every detail with you before we call the project complete. Your lifetime warranty and workmanship warranty terms are written into your agreement.
Care and maintenance
Composite decks need an occasional wash with soap and water. Wood decks should be cleaned and sealed or stained every few years. Keep leaves and debris off the boards so they can dry, and check stairs and railings once a year.
At a glance
Prime Outdoor Living builds custom decks in Fairfax and across Northern Virginia, in composite or wood, with custom railings and stairs. Most decks take about 2–4 weeks to build.
- Materials
- Composite decking or pressure-treated wood, with custom railings (including cable rail) and stairs
- Typical build time
- About 2–4 weeks for most decks
- Permits
- We handle the county permit and HOA approval
- Consultation
- Free on-site consultation and a detailed, line-by-line itemized estimate
- Permits & HOA
- We handle county building permits and HOA approvals for you
- Warranty
- Lifetime warranty plus a workmanship warranty (terms are written into your agreement)
- Service area
- Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington counties in Northern Virginia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build a deck?
Most decks take about 2–4 weeks to build, depending on size and complexity. Permit timing depends on your county.
Composite or wood: which deck is better?
Composite costs more up front but needs far less maintenance and doesn’t need staining. Pressure-treated wood costs less up front but needs regular sealing or staining. We’ll recommend the best fit for your budget and design.
Do I need a permit to build a deck in Northern Virginia?
Most decks, especially those attached to the house or raised off the ground, need a county building permit. We handle the permit and HOA approval for you.
Do you handle permits and HOA approval?
Yes. Prime Outdoor Living handles the county building permit and your HOA approval, so you don’t have to deal with the paperwork yourself.
What warranty do you offer?
Our projects come with a lifetime warranty plus a workmanship warranty. The exact terms are written into your agreement.
Do you offer 3D renderings?
Yes, as a paid service. If you decide to build with us, the rendering is included in the main agreement.
How do I get a price?
Book a free on-site consultation. We measure, talk through your ideas and budget, and then send a detailed, itemized estimate so you can see exactly what you’re paying for.
