Top Deck Builders in Virginia Beach (2026): Best Local Options
Planning a B&B deck project in Virginia Beach? Visit our Virginia Beach deck builder service page for owner-led composite deck planning, deck replacement, HOA assistance and an estimate. See a documented Virginia Beach composite deck with black railing and use our Virginia Beach deck permit guide to prepare for city review, HOA approval and property-specific waterfront questions.
Publisher disclosure: This guide is published by B&B Decks, a contractor included below. It reflects our perspective and is not an independent ranking or a comprehensive market survey. Check each company’s current service area, credentials, reviews, availability and written proposal.
Searching for the top deck builders in Virginia Beach or comparing the best deck builders near me? Finding the right deck builder here is different from finding one anywhere else. Salt exposure, wind design and floodplain rules can affect the design and approvals required for a specific property. This guide gives you straight answers on cost, permits, and timelines, a practical checklist for vetting any contractor, and an honest look at established local deck builders serving Virginia Beach and the wider Hampton Roads area. B&B Decks is a veteran and family owned local builder, and from our deck-building work across Hampton Roads we have put together the same advice we give homeowners who call us for a second opinion. If you are comparing options across the region, start with our overview of Hampton Roads deck builders.
Quick Answers
How much does a deck cost in Virginia Beach?
There is no single reliable installed price for every deck in Virginia Beach. Compare the same dimensions, new or reused framing, decking product, railing length, stairs, demolition, site access and approval responsibilities. Two documented B&B examples show why scope matters: a 10 × 15 ft Virginia Beach wood replacement cost $9,500, including a new pressure-treated frame, boards, railing and stairs; a 12 × 16 ft Williamsburg Trex renovation cost $14,500, including new decking, railing, skirting and stairs, with joist tape, rather than a complete new frame. These completed totals are examples, not a Virginia Beach quote. Use the estimator for planning and request a written site-specific estimate.
Do you need a permit to build a deck in Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach lists decks among residential work requiring building permits. Its guidance also identifies additional environmental review that may apply to properties in flood zones, Chesapeake Bay Preservation Areas or the Southern Rivers Watershed. Confirm the requirements for your address and scope, including inspections. Read the City’s current residential permit guidance.
How do you choose a good deck builder?
Confirm the builder is licensed and insured, has genuine local coastal and permitting experience, carries a strong Google review rating and review count, can demonstrate material expertise (composite vs. wood), provides a written warranty and written estimate, shows you a portfolio and references, and offers financing if you need it. The full checklist is below.
What should a Virginia Beach deck builder know about coastal building?
A builder should assess the property and selected products before specifying the structure. Salt exposure, treated lumber and contact between different metals affect fastener and connector selection; follow the product manufacturers' requirements. Wind design determines the connections and bracing needed for the site and approved plans. Floodplain rules depend on the property's mapped zone, elevations and proposed work; confirm applicable requirements with the City. Our salt-air deck protection guide explains questions to discuss during planning.
How long does a deck take to build?
Ask for separate dates for design, permit submission, approval, material ordering, construction start and on-site work. The schedule depends on scope, review comments, material availability, crew scheduling, access and weather. A generic permit or construction range is not a commitment for your property; confirm the proposed schedule in the written agreement.
How to choose a deck builder in Virginia Beach
from our deck-building work across Hampton Roads, here's exactly what we tell homeowners to look for before they sign anything. Use this as a checklist and ask each builder these questions directly.
- Licensed and insured. Check the contractor's Virginia license class and classification for the project value and scope, and ask for proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Confirm current license details in the official lookup. (B&B Decks and More Inc. is listed by Virginia DPOR as a Class A contractor with Residential Building Contractor (RBC) classification, license #2705198652.)
- Local coastal and permitting experience. Ask for completed projects in your area and how the builder evaluates exposure, structural connections and any required floodplain review. Confirm who handles the permit and inspections for your project.
- Google review rating and count. Look at both the star rating and how many reviews back it up. A 4.9 from a handful of reviews is less telling than a strong rating across dozens. Read the recent ones for comments on cleanup, communication, and standing behind the work.
- Material expertise. Ask the builder to explain the trade-offs between pressure-treated wood and composite brands like Trex and TimberTech, show relevant projects and follow product installation requirements. Verify any advertised installer credential with its issuer; warranty terms vary by product and program. (See B&B Decks and More Inc. in Wolf Home Products' contractor directory.)
- Written warranty. Get the workmanship warranty in writing, separate from the manufacturer's product warranty. Ask what's covered, for how long, and how to file a claim. (B&B Decks provides a 5-year workmanship warranty on all work. New composite deck builds also include 5-year labor and material coverage. Manufacturer warranties are separate and vary by product; refer to the written agreement and warranty documents.)
- Portfolio of completed work. Ask to see finished projects similar to yours, ideally in coastal conditions. Photos of framing and footings tell you as much as the finished surface.
- Detailed written estimate. A clear, itemized estimate protects you. Vague one-line quotes lead to change orders. The estimate should spell out materials, labor, permits, and timeline.
- Financing options. If you're spreading the cost out, ask whether the builder offers financing so you can compare apples to apples. (B&B Decks offers financing.)
- References you can call. Recent, local references let you confirm the experience matches the marketing.
If a builder checks these boxes, you're in good hands. Get a free estimate and put these questions to work.
Compare deck proposals using the same scope
Ask each Virginia Beach deck builder to answer the same questions in writing. A lower total may describe a smaller scope, reused framing or a different railing system. Mark any missing item before comparing prices.
| Compare this | Ask each builder |
|---|---|
| Size and layout | What are the deck dimensions, height, stair route and railing lengths? Does the drawing match the quote? |
| Existing structure | Which posts, footings, beams, joists and house connections will be retained or replaced? How will concealed damage be priced? |
| Decking and railing | Which manufacturer, collection, color and railing system are included? Are fascia, picture framing and stair finishes included? |
| Approvals and inspections | Who prepares plans, submits permits, pays fees and schedules inspections? What HOA or property-specific review is included? |
| Removal and access | Does the price include demolition, disposal, material access and cleanup? What restoration work is excluded? |
| Price and changes | What is the payment schedule? Which items are allowances, and how must changes be approved? |
| Schedule and contact | Who manages the job? Which dates are estimates, and what could change the start or completion date? |
| Warranty | What workmanship coverage is provided? Which separate product warranties apply, and who handles a claim? |
For an example of the detail to request, see B&B’s documented 10 × 15 ft wood deck replacement. Its $9,500 completed price included new framing, decking, railing and an eight-step staircase; it is a record of that job, not a quote for another property. For a B&B proposal, visit our Virginia Beach deck building service page.
Top Deck Builders in Virginia Beach
These are examples of companies homeowners may research, including our own. The order is not a quality ranking. Company descriptions summarize public service information; confirm credentials, availability, current reviews and the exact proposal directly with each builder.
B&B Decks: Hampton Roads coastal deck specialists
B&B Decks is a veteran- and family-owned deck builder serving Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads. B&B Decks and More Inc. is listed by Virginia DPOR as a Class A contractor with Residential Building Contractor (RBC) classification, license #2705198652. Owner Brett Mathis brings 25 years of personal deck-building experience across his career. We specialize in composite decks using Trex and TimberTech; B&B Decks and More Inc. is also listed in Wolf Home Products' contractor directory. Our services include composite deck building, custom deck design, deck replacement, screened porches, and deck repair. We plan for the actual site exposure, product requirements and approved design, and handle the Virginia Beach permitting process for our clients. We offer discounts for military, first responders, and educators, plus financing to spread out the cost. All work includes a 5-year workmanship warranty. New composite deck builds also include 5-year labor and material coverage. Manufacturer product warranties vary by product; refer to the written agreement and warranty documents. You can browse finished work in our project gallery or read our Virginia Beach composite deck builder services for service-area details. Best for homeowners who want a local specialist for composite decks, deck replacement, and screened porches built for the coast.
B&B reviews the supporting structure, house connection, flashing and selected products as part of deck planning. Fasteners and connectors must suit the actual exposure, treated lumber, product requirements and approved design. Waterfront conditions vary by property; a neighborhood name alone does not determine the hardware specification.
Archadeck of Virginia Beach
Archadeck of Virginia Beach is the local office of Archadeck Outdoor Living, a national custom outdoor-living franchise brand that began in 1980 and bills itself as North America's largest custom deck and outdoor structure builder. The Virginia Beach office serves Hampton Roads, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Suffolk, and builds decks, screened porches, sunrooms, and related outdoor structures using a design-first process. Projects are backed by the franchise's warranty program. Best for homeowners who want a nationally backed franchise with a structured design-and-build methodology.
Casa Decks
Casa Decks is a Virginia Beach design-build company that, according to its own site, was established in 1992 and has built custom decks across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk for more than three decades. The company builds with composite brands including Trex, AZEK, TimberTech, and Fiberon, and also specializes in screened porches and outdoor living rooms. Best for homeowners looking for a long-established custom deck and screen-room builder.
Decked Out Builders
Decked Out Builders has designed and installed decks and outdoor living spaces in Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads since 1995. Per its public listings, the company builds custom decks, deck lighting, screened porches, EZE-Breeze porches, pool and spa surrounds, and verandas, working in materials ranging from pressure-treated pine to AZEK, Trex, and Ipe hardwood. It maintains a BBB A+ rating and has received multiple regional Homearama awards. Best for homeowners interested in higher-end custom and award-recognized designs.
Solid Structures
Solid Structures is a Virginia Beach design-build company operating since 2008 that offers decks alongside custom pools, paver patios, fences, and broader outdoor-living projects under one roof. The company is a Trex Pro Platinum installer and uses 3D project visuals during planning. Best for homeowners planning a larger outdoor-living project that combines a deck with a pool, patio, or other features.
Affordable Custom Decks & More
Affordable Custom Decks & More is a Virginia Beach-based Class A contractor serving Hampton Roads. According to its own materials, the company builds wood and composite decks, screen porches, Florida rooms, EZE-Breeze porches, and pergolas, and notes that it uses its own crews rather than subcontractors. Best for homeowners weighing both pressure-treated wood and composite options from a local crew-based builder.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the top deck builders in Virginia Beach?
The top deck builders in Virginia Beach are licensed and insured contractors with real local reviews, coastal building experience, clear written estimates, strong material knowledge, and a written workmanship warranty. B&B Decks is one of the local options homeowners compare because the company is Class A licensed, owner involved, and focused on composite and coastal deck work.
Is composite or wood decking better for Virginia Beach's coastal climate?
Both work, but composite has real advantages near the coast. Quality composite boards like Trex and TimberTech resist moisture, fading, and rot without the annual sealing that pressure-treated wood needs in a salt-air environment, which usually means lower maintenance over the life of the deck. Wood costs less up front and some homeowners prefer its look. Whichever you choose, specify the framing, fasteners and connectors for the actual exposure, wood treatment, product requirements and approved design.
What hardware should be used on a deck near salt water?
Select fasteners and connectors for the actual salt exposure, wood treatment, contact between metals and product requirements. Follow the hardware and decking manufacturers' guidance and the approved design. Stainless steel or suitable coatings may be specified, but one hardware choice does not suit every property or assembly. Ask your builder to document the selection and maintenance requirements.
Will my deck builder handle the Virginia Beach permit?
Ask each builder to state who prepares plans, submits the permit, pays fees and schedules inspections, including any property-specific review. B&B Decks coordinates permitting for the agreed project scope. Confirm those responsibilities in writing before work begins.
How many Google reviews should a good deck builder have?
There's no magic number, but look for a strong rating supported by a meaningful volume of reviews rather than a perfect score from only a few. Read recent reviews for specifics on communication, cleanup, schedule, and whether the company stands behind its work.
What affects the price of a deck in Virginia Beach?
The biggest drivers are square footage, material choice (pressure-treated wood vs. mid-range or premium composite), and height above grade, since taller decks need more structure and railing. Add-ons like built-in lighting, custom railing, stairs, multiple levels, and screened-porch enclosures raise the price, and coastal requirements such as upgraded hardware and flood-zone footings can add cost on certain lots. An itemized written estimate is the only reliable way to compare builders.
Does B&B Decks build screened porches and replace old decks?
Yes. Along with new composite decks, B&B Decks builds screened porches and handles full deck replacement, removing aging or unsafe structures and rebuilding with framing and decking selected for the site, product requirements and approved design.
Does B&B Decks offer discounts?
Yes. B&B Decks offers discounts for military members, first responders, and educators. Mention your eligibility when you request your estimate.
Get a free estimate from a local coastal deck specialist
If you'd like a Virginia Beach deck built and permitted for the coast, B&B Decks is ready to help. Browse our project gallery, explore our deck building guides, and get your free estimate today.
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