Why is Contracting With Northern Lights Decks a Good Decision Adding a custom deck to your home not only increases your enjoyment in being outdoors, it can also add to your property's value...if it's built professionally!. When it comes to deck construction, you want a solid, professional job - not a slapped-together deck that's likely to warp, decay or crumble in a year or two. When you work with the deck designers and deck builders at Northern Lights, you are investing in a quality home feature that has been custom created to enhance your property's appeal for years to come. We are a fully insured, Class A Virginia and Maryland licensed deck installation company. We are an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau and the American Fence Association. Because we are your Northern Virginia neighbors, our deck installers are ready to apprise you of all local building codes that relate to your decking construction plans and you will appreciate the professional pride we take in crafting decks that turn your outdoor space into real living space.

Here's what our Customers can expect when working with us,

from Start to Finish:

First Contact with Customer:
We appreciate you considering Northern Lights Deck & Patio Division for your Outdoor Living project. We welcome our Customers to call, email, regular mail, or fax any communications to us anytime. We are ready to discuss your hopes and desires for adding value and a quality outdoor living experience to your home.

Informative "About Us" Package:
We want you to know about us before we meet, so you can have confidence that you are working with a company that has strength, expertise, establishment, creativity, and one whom you can communicate with. Our Introduction Package also includes other essential details about what you can expect when working with Northern Lights Deck & Patio Division

 In-Person Design Consultation:
This is a time for us to become acquainted and to discuss the details of the project.

Quick Quote and Sketches:
Our Quick Quote is intended to give an approximate price of your project, from start to finish, based on other projects we've completed with similar design requirements. Because every Customer's project is unique and priced specifically, a more detailed Final Proposal follows once the full scope of work is determined, customizations are considered, and customer approval is obtained.

Customer Approval of Design:
At this stage Customers are assured of our clear understanding of their expectations, then acknowledge and approve. This is the best time to consider any/all changes to the scope of work.

Presentation and Acceptance of the Detailed Final Proposal:
We provide a very detailed scope of work fully outlining the construction process and material specifics. Once our Customer accepts, this sets the stage for the project to commence.

Initiation of HOA Approval / Permit Process:
We handle all State and County permit processes and provide much of the needed information for the HOA Requirements.

Pre-Production Meeting:
Our Pre-Production meeting is our opportunity to prepare you for the commencement of the build-out phase. We may make certain instructions or suggestions that will enable better workflow while working on your property.