92 eligible ZIP codes in Virginia
Deck builders in Virginia
Deck building, replacement and repair in Northern Virginia — including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Falls Church. Coverage is limited to the ZIP codes listed below.
Regional guidance
Planning a deck in Virginia
Covered Virginia ZIPs are in Northern Virginia — Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William communities — with hot humid summers and cold winters with freeze-thaw.
Humidity
Humid summers encourage mildew on shaded decks.
Freeze-thaw
Footing depth and sealed wood matter through winter freeze-thaw cycles.
HOAs
Many neighborhoods have HOA design rules for materials, colors and railings — check before you design.
Seasonal planning
Spring and fall are popular; county permit reviews vary in timing.
Materials for this climate
Capped composite and PVC suit humid summers; treated pine is economical with maintenance. Compare options in our materials guide.
Permits and building codes
Virginia uses the statewide Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development and enforced by local building departments. We don't publish local permit rules on this site because they vary and change — your building department is the authority.
Authoritative references
- Building and Fire Codes — Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
- Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide (DCA 6) — American Wood Council
- U.S. Climate Normals — NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
How old is the housing in our Virginia service area?
Across our covered Virginia ZIP codes — about 960,277 homes — the median home was built around 1987, compared with 1984 for Virginia as a whole.
14% of homes in the covered area predate 1960, 25% were built in the 1960s and 1970s, 32% in the 1980s and 1990s, and 30% since 2000. The oldest housing is in Fort Myer (1938), Upperville (1938) and Annandale (1968); the newest is in Aldie (2012), Haymarket (2006) and Ashburn (2006). That spread is why deck projects here range from rebuilding retrofit decks on early-20th-century homes to upgrading decks on houses built in the last decade.
| Decade built | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 15,801 | 2% |
| 2010s | 110,305 | 11% |
| 2000s | 160,140 | 17% |
| 1990s | 136,936 | 14% |
| 1980s | 165,930 | 17% |
| 1970s | 139,068 | 14% |
| 1960s | 101,985 | 11% |
| 1950s | 67,810 | 7% |
| 1940s | 34,753 | 4% |
| before 1940 | 27,549 | 3% |
What deck projects are most common in our Virginia service area?
Based on the age of our Virginia service area's housing, the largest group of projects is likely to be replacing or rebuilding aging decks.
- Replacement and major repair: about 441,934 homes (46%) were built between 1970 and 1999, the age group whose original or early add-on decks are most likely to have worn-out framing, connectors and boards.
- Retrofit decks on older homes: about 232,097 homes (24%) predate 1970. Here the priority is confirming that add-on decks are properly attached — or rebuilding them freestanding — before any cosmetic work.
- Upgrades and expansions: about 126,106 homes (13%) were built since 2010. Their decks are usually sound but small or builder-grade, so enlarging the deck, adding stairs and switching to composite or upgraded railings are common.
How much does climate vary across our Virginia service area?
Freezing days range from about 60 a year near Alexandria to about 119 near Sterling, based on the nearest NOAA stations' 1991–2020 normals.
Average annual snowfall ranges from about 5.8 inches (Arlington) to 21 inches (Sterling). Days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation range from about 70 (Nokesville) to 81 (McLean). Those differences change footing depth requirements, how often wood needs sealing and how much snow and moisture a deck must shrug off — so the right design for one Virginia community is not automatically right for another.
Which decking material is most popular for Virginia conditions?
Across our Virginia service area, capped composite is the strongest general fit because about 86 freeze-thaw days a year are hard on unsealed wood and many elevated townhouse decks are hard to reach for re-staining.
Capped composite and PVC suit humid summers; treated pine is economical with maintenance. Individual community pages explain how local housing age and the nearest weather station's data change that recommendation.
Which Virginia counties do you serve?
Covered Virginia ZIP codes fall in 8 counties: Alexandria city, Arlington County, Clarke County, Fairfax County, Falls Church city, Loudoun County, Manassas city and Prince William County.
| County | Covered ZIPs | Communities |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria city | 6 | 1 |
| Arlington County | 11 | 2 |
| Clarke County | 1 | 1 |
| Fairfax County | 43 | 19 |
| Falls Church city | 1 | 1 |
| Loudoun County | 17 | 13 |
| Manassas city | 1 | 1 |
| Prince William County | 12 | 8 |
Exact coverage
Every covered Virginia city and ZIP code
Grouped by 3-digit ZIP prefix. Only the ZIP codes shown are eligible — neighboring ZIPs in the same city or town may not be.
ZIP prefix 201xx
- Aldie
20105
- Ashburn
20147, 20148
- Bluemont
20135
- Bristow
20136
- Catharpin
20143
- Centreville
20120, 20121
- Chantilly
20151, 20152
- Clifton
20124
- Gainesville
20155
- Hamilton
20158
- Haymarket
20169
- Herndon
20170, 20171
- Leesburg
20175, 20176
- Lovettsville
20180
- Manassas
20109, 20110, 20111, 20112
- Middleburg
20117
- Nokesville
20181
- Paeonian Springs
20129
- Purcellville
20132
- Reston
20190, 20191, 20194
- Round Hill
20141
- Sterling
20164, 20165, 20166
- Upperville
20184
- Waterford
20197
ZIP prefix 220xx
- Annandale
22003
- Burke
22015
- Dunn Loring
22027
- Fairfax
22030, 22031, 22032, 22033, 22035
- Fairfax Station
22039
- Falls Church
22041, 22042, 22043, 22044, 22046
- Fort Belvoir
22060
- Great Falls
22066
- Lorton
22079
ZIP prefix 221xx
- McLean
22101, 22102
- Oakton
22124
- Occoquan
22125
- Springfield
22150, 22151, 22152, 22153
- Vienna
22180, 22181, 22182
- Woodbridge
22191, 22192, 22193
ZIP prefix 222xx
ZIP prefix 223xx
- Alexandria
22301, 22302, 22303, 22304, 22305, 22306, 22307, 22308, 22309, 22310, 22311, 22312, 22314, 22315
FAQs
Virginia deck questions
Do you build decks everywhere in Virginia?
No. We serve 92 specific ZIP codes in 42 Virginia communities, concentrated in Northern Virginia. Every covered ZIP is listed on this page.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Virginia?
Virginia uses the statewide Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development and enforced by local building departments. Confirm with the building department for your address before work begins.
What decking material works best in Virginia?
Capped composite and PVC suit humid summers; treated pine is economical with maintenance.
When is the best time to build a deck in Virginia?
Spring and fall are popular; county permit reviews vary in timing.
How old are homes in your Virginia service area?
The median home across our covered Virginia ZIP codes was built around 1987 (Census ACS 2020–2024), versus 1984 statewide.
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Planning a deck in Virginia?
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