McLean, VA
Decks in McLean, VA
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Decks · McLean
Why McLean homeowners hire us.
Decks in McLean, VA are framed on the estate lots along Georgetown Pike and Chain Bridge Road, where the yard can take a full run of posts.
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. Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Includes decks, sunrooms, screen porches, front porch/stoops, bump outs, second story additions, dormers, garages, carports, etc. 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 McLean deck on an estate lot along Georgetown Pike or Chain Bridge 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 McLean homeowners choose Real Elite
- ·Family-run remodeling and exterior contracting.
- ·Discuss the scope of your McLean decks project at the estimate.
- ·Virginia Class A Contractor 2705198604 (HIC) — residential home improvement.
Questions about decks in McLean
Does a McLean deck need a permit?+
Includes decks, sunrooms, screen porches, front porch/stoops, bump outs, second story additions, dormers, garages, carports, etc. 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.
Where is a McLean deck filed?+
Apply for your residential addition/alteration building record online in PLUS under the Building tab. 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.
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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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