Great Falls, VA
Decks in Great Falls, VA
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Decks · Great Falls
Why Great Falls homeowners hire us.
Decks in Great Falls, VA sit on the large lots along Riverbend Road and Seneca Road, where the frame has room to clear the setback.
When the parcel is in Fairfax County, questions go to Land Development Services, 12055 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 324, Fairfax, VA 22035, phone 703-222-0801. Includes decks, sunrooms, screen porches, front porch/stoops, bump outs, second story additions, dormers, garages, carports, etc. Additional Square Footage: Breezeway, Attached Carport, Deck, Dormer, Attached Garage, Attached Shed, One-story with Basement Below, One-story on Slab, One-story with Crawl Space, Screened Porch, Second-story Over Existing Structure, Sunroom, Three-story and Above, Two-story with Basement Below, Two-story on Slab. If your project includes electrical, plumbing or mechanical (often referred to as "trades") work, separate trades permits may be required. Real Elite does not take electrical work. We confirm the steps for this house before work starts.
The price for a Great Falls deck on a large lot along Riverbend Road or Seneca Road is a free written estimate after a site walk.
For this area, see Permits in Fairfax 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 Great Falls homeowners choose Real Elite
- ·Family-run remodeling and exterior contracting.
- ·Discuss the scope of your Great Falls decks project at the estimate.
- ·Virginia Class A Contractor 2705198604 (HIC) — residential home improvement.
Questions about decks in Great Falls
Does a Great Falls deck need a permit?+
Includes decks, sunrooms, screen porches, front porch/stoops, bump outs, second story additions, dormers, garages, carports, etc. Apply for your residential addition/alteration building record online in PLUS under the Building tab.
Who answers deck questions for a Great Falls lot?+
When the parcel is in Fairfax County, questions go to Land Development Services, 12055 Government Center Pkwy, Suite 324, Fairfax, VA 22035, phone 703-222-0801. Staff from the Permit Application Center, Health Department (if on well or septic), Building Plan Review, Site Technician Review team, Fire Marshal’s Office, Wastewater and Zoning may review your package for completeness and compliance with the building code and county ordinances.
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Deck permit + HOA steps
- Fairfax County does not enforce private covenants or deed restrictions, so a county permit is not HOA approval. If you have an HOA, get its architectural approval as its own step.
- Fairfax County permit guide
- Apply online in PLUS with the drawings and a plat or site plan, plus any Town of Vienna or Clifton approval.
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