Arlington, VA
Decks in Arlington, VA
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Decks · Arlington
Why Arlington homeowners hire us.
An Arlington deck layout is set on the yard we measure, including the stair and the ledger.
A deck on an Arlington County parcel is applied for online through Permit Arlington. Deck lighting that needs wiring belongs to an electrician. The steps for this deck are walked on the house before layout starts.
The Arlington deck number is a free written estimate after a site walk.
For this area, see Permits in Arlington County: what to expect.
Typical Investment
Starting at $8,000
Free, written, line-itemed estimate
- Pressure-Treated$8k – $18kStandard wood deck, single level
- Composite$15k – $35kPremium composite materials with railings
- Outdoor Living$35k – $80k+Multi-level, pergola, lighting, built-ins
Why Arlington homeowners choose Real Elite
- ·Family-run remodeling and exterior contracting.
- ·Discuss the scope of your Arlington decks project at the estimate.
- ·Virginia Class A Contractor 2705198604 (HIC) — residential home improvement.
Questions about decks in Arlington
What plat does an Arlington deck application need?+
The plat has to be scaled, show the structures and the public easements, and show the deck to scale with the setbacks. A deck taller than four feet needs elevation drawings of each side and a lot-coverage figure, either on the plans or on the worksheet for that zoning district.
Will a store deck plan pass Arlington review?+
Home-center deck drawings are generally not accepted for the county permit application. Setbacks are the zoning rules for where a structure can sit on the lot. Zoning questions on fences and decks are a county zoning contact, separate from the building permit counter.
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Deck permit + HOA steps
- If your home is in an HOA or condo association, treat its approval as a separate step from the county permit and check your governing documents before you apply.
- Arlington County permit guide
- Required. The county wants a scaled plat with setbacks, a framing plan, and footing details; higher decks also need elevations and lot coverage information. Changing an existing deck counts as an addition.
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