Deck Building in Lynchburg, VA

Extend Your Living Space Outdoors

A well-built deck adds value to your home and gives you a great space to relax and entertain. We connect you with deck builders who take pride in their craftsmanship.

From pressure-treated lumber to low-maintenance composite materials like Trex and TimberTech, our contractors build decks that look great and last for decades. All builds are permitted and meet local building codes.

Permit Reality Check

In Bedford County, any deck attached to the house, more than 30 inches off grade, or over 200 square feet requires a permit — which means most decks. The fee is roughly $0.12 per square foot. A 12×16 deck costs about $23 in permit fees. The inspection itself takes one morning. The fine for skipping it can include forced removal.

Every contractor in our network handles permitting as part of the project — not an add-on.

What the Inspector Will Check

• Footing depth below frost line (18 inches minimum in this area)
• Ledger board bolted (not nailed) with proper flashing to prevent water intrusion
• Guard rail height: 36 inches minimum, 42 inches in some jurisdictions
• Baluster spacing: no gap wider than 4 inches
• Stair rise and run within IRC tolerances, graspable handrail present
• Load calculations for the beam span and post spacing