Deck Resurfacing · Fairfax County, VA
Deck Resurfacing in Fairfax County, VA
New boards — or a full refinish — on a structurally sound frame for homes in Fairfax County, VA, where the median home was built in 1983. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 43 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Resurfacing in Fairfax County: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Resurfacing in Fairfax County, VA is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 19 covered towns in Fairfax County with independent deck contractors. In Fairfax County's covered ZIP codes, the median home was built in 1983 and the area averages 99 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Resurfacing and local data in Fairfax County
Finishes wear from sun and water: about 77 wet days and 13 days at 90°F or hotter a year in Fairfax County's covered ZIP codes, so floor boards usually need refinishing well before railings do.
Stain needs dry wood and mild days, so with about 99 freezing nights a year the dependable refinishing windows in Fairfax County's covered ZIP codes are late spring and early fall.
69% of homes here were built from 1960 to 1999; their wood decks have often been stained many times, and old film-forming coats generally need stripping or sanding before a new finish will soak in evenly.
| Decade built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 5,600 | 1% |
| 2010s | 31,405 | 7% |
| 2000s | 49,059 | 11% |
| 1990s | 61,280 | 14% |
| 1980s | 98,118 | 22% |
| 1970s | 84,578 | 19% |
| 1960s | 60,110 | 14% |
| 1950s | 37,077 | 8% |
| 1940s | 8,069 | 2% |
| before 1940 | 4,970 | 1% |
Who issues permits for deck resurfacing in Fairfax County?
Fairfax County Land Development Services reviews and issues deck permits and publishes Typical Deck Details, a pre-approved deck plan based on the 2021 Virginia Residential Code that speeds up permitting. The county reports most residential deck reviews within three business days.
What slows down a Fairfax County deck permit?
Decks that encroach into a Resource Protection Area or floodplain need a separate, more technical site review and are excluded from the fast review timeline.
Authoritative references
- Residential deck permits — Fairfax County Land Development Services
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck resurfacing guide.
FAQs
Deck Resurfacing questions in Fairfax County
Who provides deck resurfacing in Fairfax County, VA?
Independent deck contractors. DeckBuildingServices.net is a free referral service: you call, confirm your ZIP code and describe the project, and you are connected with a contractor serving Fairfax County who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck resurfacing in Fairfax County?
Fairfax County Land Development Services reviews and issues deck permits and publishes Typical Deck Details, a pre-approved deck plan based on the 2021 Virginia Residential Code that speeds up permitting. The county reports most residential deck reviews within three business days.
What affects the cost of deck resurfacing in Fairfax County?
re-decking material vs. refinishing products, number of damaged boards to replace and joist additions for composite or pvc. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
What decking material works best in Fairfax County's climate?
Capped composite is a good starting point: about 86 freeze-thaw days a year are hard on unsealed wood and many elevated townhouse decks are hard to reach for re-staining.
Which towns in Fairfax County are covered?
Alexandria, Annandale, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Dunn Loring, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Fort Belvoir and Great Falls and 7 more.
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