Deck Project · Springfield, VA

Paver Patio Under an Elevated Deck in Springfield, VA

Split-level homes across Springfield and Burke share the same problem: the rear door sits high, the yard slopes away, and the ground under the deck stays wet. This example adds a paver patio at grade so the property gains a second usable space.

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Before & After

Sloped muddy backyard with patchy grass behind a Springfield VA split-level home before patio installationBefore
Sloped muddy backyard with patchy grass behind a Springfield VA split-level home before patio installation.
Gray paver patio with fire pit and seating under an elevated deck behind a Springfield VA homeAfter
Gray paver patio with fire pit and seating under an elevated deck behind a Springfield VA home.

Project pages are representative examples of the scope, materials, and planning ranges typical of this type of work in Northern Virginia. They are not records of a specific customer's project, and photographs are illustrative. Every price becomes real only after an on-site visit and a written scope of work.

Project Details

Location
Springfield, VA (Fairfax County)
Project type
Paver patio and under-deck drainage
Approximate size
Roughly 400 sq ft of patio
Surface
Concrete pavers, gray blend
Features
Fire pit, seating area, planting beds
Planning range
$16,000 – $26,000
On-site duration
2 – 4 weeks

The Challenge

  • Water ran toward the house across the low side of the yard.
  • The grass under the deck never established because it sat in shade and runoff.
  • The homeowners wanted the space usable for most of the year, not just July.

What We Did

  • Regraded the area and set the patio to fall away from the foundation.
  • Compacted base and edge restraint sized for the traffic the space will actually see.
  • Fire pit positioned away from the deck framing above, with the seating radius planned around it.
  • Planting beds along the low edge to absorb runoff and soften the transition to lawn.

The Result

  • Two outdoor spaces on a lot that previously had one hard-to-use deck.
  • A shaded patio that stays usable in August, when the deck above is in full sun.
  • Runoff directed away from the foundation instead of toward it.

Deck Planning Ranges Near Springfield, VA

Deck repair

  • Small board or railing repair$1,500 – $5,000
  • Moderate repair or partial resurfacing$5,000 – $12,000
  • Significant framing, stair, railing, or structural repair$10,000 – $20,000+

New wood decks

  • Small pressure-treated wood deck$8,000 – $14,000
  • Approximately 16×20 pressure-treated deck$9,000 – $17,000

New composite decks

  • Small 12×16 composite deck$14,000 – $24,000
  • Approximately 16×20 standard composite deck$20,000 – $32,000
  • Approximately 300–400 sq ft premium composite deck$24,000 – $40,000
  • Approximately 500 sq ft or multi-level deck$32,000 – $55,000+

Patio installation

  • Approximately 250–300 sq ft concrete paver patio$14,000 – $22,000
  • Larger or upgraded paver patio$22,000 – $35,000
  • Approximately 350–450 sq ft premium stone or detailed patio$28,000 – $48,000+

What changes the price

Deck size, material selection, framing condition, deck height, stair runs, railing type, demolition, site access, drainage, and design complexity all move the number.

Displayed prices are general Northern Virginia planning ranges and are not guaranteed estimates. Final pricing depends on dimensions, materials, framing condition, deck height, stairs, railings, demolition, property access, drainage, design complexity, engineering, permit requirements, HOA requirements, and the final written scope of work.

Our Deck Building Process

  1. Step 1

    Initial consultation

    We talk through how you want to use the space, rough size, materials you like, and the budget range you are planning around.

  2. Step 2

    Property and structure evaluation

    On site we look at grade, door heights, access, drainage, and — for existing decks — the condition of framing, posts, and stairs.

  3. Step 3

    Design and material selection

    Footprint, stair placement, railing style, and decking selections are settled before pricing is finalized.

  4. Step 4

    Written scope and estimate

    You get a written scope of work that states what is included so the number is tied to something specific.

  5. Step 5

    Permit and HOA coordination

    Requirements depend on the property, jurisdiction, and scope. We confirm what applies to your project and what we will handle before work begins.

  6. Step 6

    Construction

    Framing, decking, stairs, railings, and any built-in features, with the site cleaned at the end of each phase.

  7. Step 7

    Final walkthrough

    We walk the finished deck with you, review care instructions for the material you chose, and close out any punch items.

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Planning a Similar Deck Project in Springfield, VA?

Tell us the approximate size, the material you are considering, the height off your rear door, and whether an existing deck needs removal. We will schedule a free in-home site visit and put a written scope in front of you.

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