A deck is a structure, and Fairfax County treats it like one — permits through the PLUS portal, inspections at footing and framing.
Our method
Footings dug below frost depth and sized to load, ledger flashing done to code (the #1 failure point on DIY decks), joist spacing matched to the decking material, and hardware rated for treated lumber. Composite or wood — your call, honestly priced both ways.
Images are illustrative — project photography from our completed jobs is being added. Every method described here is exactly how our crews work.