
Deck & Patio Building in Washington, DC
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Amigos Landscaping And Patios LLC
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5.0Kelbie Home Improvement - Washington, DC Flat Roof Services
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5.02+ years onlineWall to Wall Construction, INC
5.021½+ years onlineAla's Custom Decks
4.9~3 years onlineGroff Landscape Design
4.919+ years onlineSebastian Design Build
4.915+ years onlineThe Deck Dudes, LLC
4.914+ years onlineBonn Deck Builders
4.8~13 years onlineDeck And Restoration Dmv, Llc
4.87½+ years onlineDiversified Contractors / DC Patio
4.817 years onlineMaryland Patio Contractor (Corad Outdoor Living)
4.813+ years onlineBlue Collar Scholars Landscaping and Construction
4.79+ years onlineAmerican Deck and Patio
4.611½+ years onlineJC Deck Restoration
4.67½+ years onlineHouse Doctors of Washington, D.C.
4.329+ years onlineUnlimited Contractor Inc
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Deck & Patio Building in Washington, DC
Deck and patio building in Washington DC serves a unique urban market: rowhouses in Georgetown and Capitol Hill, apartment buildings with rooftop decks, single-family homes in upper NW neighborhoods, and commercial properties. Typical jobs include composite decks for rowhouse backyards, rooftop deck construction (extensive DC market given urban density), pergolas, and commercial patio work. DC historic-preservation rules, rooftop-deck engineering, and urban-density constraints drive approach.
Residential deck builds in DC run $20,000-$60,000 for typical rowhouse backyard; rooftop decks $30,000-$150,000+; commercial patio work varies widely. DC requires a Home Improvement Contractor license. DC DCRA permits required. Historic preservation applies throughout Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, and many other designated districts. Rooftop decks require structural engineering and compliance with DC Construction Codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I build a rooftop deck in DC?
- Yes — popular in rowhouse neighborhoods. Structural engineering required to verify roof can support load. Permits from DCRA. Historic districts require additional preservation review. Full rooftop deck $40,000-$150,000+ including engineering and structural work.
- Do I need historic approval for a Georgetown deck?
- Yes — Georgetown Historic District requires extensive review for exterior-visible work. Period-appropriate design and materials required. Approvals 2-6 months. Specialty architects familiar with Georgetown HDRB streamline the process.
- What's typical for a Capitol Hill rowhouse back deck?
- Rowhouse back decks (often on 2nd or 3rd floor) run $25,000-$60,000 including structural tie-ins and historic-district approvals. Composite decking standard for minimal maintenance.
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