Deck Builders Near Me in Richmond, VA? Build Your Own Deck With an A-DIY Kit

You have both options. Richmond deck contractors design and build custom decks, so collect two or three written quotes and confirm a Virginia contractor license and insurance. If you would rather build it yourself, A-DIY delivers professionally engineered wood and composite deck kits to Richmond homes, and you or a local handyman can assemble one with just a drill.

Cost depends on size, height, material, footings, permits and local labor. A-DIY deck kits run from $3,699 for a 6x12 pressure-treated kit to $12,799 for a 16x28 composite kit, and homeowners typically spend 30–50% less than hiring a contractor. Kit prices don’t include the City permit fee, site prep or hired help.

With A-DIY, a 12x12 deck kit is $4,899 in pressure-treated wood or $5,700 in composite. A 12x16 composite kit is $6,600; the closest wood size is 12x18 at $5,969. A 16x20 kit is $7,600 in wood or $10,199 in composite. Framing, decking, footings and hardware are included.

Plan on it. Inside city limits, deck permits come from the City of Richmond Permits and Inspections Office in the Department of Planning and Development Review, 900 E. Broad St., Room 108, and applications go through the City’s Online Permit Portal. If you live in Henrico, Chesterfield or Hanover County, apply to that county’s building office instead.

There isn’t a set size. Unlike the model code used in some states, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code’s list of permit exemptions doesn’t include decks, so even a small, low, freestanding deck generally needs a permit. The building official can treat some minor work as exempt, so ask the Permits and Inspections Office before you start. In an Old and Historic District, exterior changes also need Commission of Architectural Review approval.

Many customers use their A-DIY decks for hot tubs and saunas. Applicable configurations are engineered to hold up to 15,000 lbs when properly assembled and supported, but tub weight, placement and wiring vary, so talk to a deck specialist before you order and check local electrical and permit rules.

The City of Richmond’s structural design criteria list an 18-inch frost depth, so footings for an attached deck generally need to reach at least that deep. A floating deck stands on its own instead of attaching to the house. A-DIY kits are freestanding, assemble 15–17 inches off the ground and include Tuff Block footings; ask the building official to confirm the footing approach for your design.

Heat, humidity and summer thunderstorms are bigger challenges here than snow: Richmond International Airport’s normal snowfall is about 8.8 inches a year (NWS, 1991–2020). Seal pressure-treated wood every one to two years, choose a well-drained spot with airflow underneath, and clear snow or ice with a plastic shovel.

Spring, from March through May, and early fall are the most comfortable building windows. Summer works if you start early in the day to avoid the heat and afternoon storms. Reserving your kit in winter leaves time to sort out the permit before delivery.

Pressure-treated wood kits come in 15 sizes: Standard 12x12, 12x18, 12x20, 12x24, 12x28, 16x16, 16x20, 16x24 and 16x28, plus Compact 6x12, 6x16, 6x20, 8x12, 8x16 and 8x20. Composite kits come in 9 sizes from 12x12 to 16x28 in Amazon Gray or Forest Wood. Custom sizes are available on request.

Yes. A-DIY ships by LTL freight to homes across the City of Richmond and nearby communities such as Short Pump, Glen Allen, Midlothian, Chester, Mechanicsville and Chesterfield. The carrier calls ahead to schedule curbside delivery, typically within 10–14 business days.

Pay in full, or use 0% split payments for up to 8 months. Build now, pay later options are available through Affirm, Klarna and Shop Pay, subject to approval. You can also hold today’s price with an A-DIY Reserve $250 non-refundable deposit.