Deck Builder in Vienna, VA
Skip's Modern Carpentry is based right here in Vienna, at 1438 Crowell Rd — this is home. Skip has been building decks for Vienna neighbors since 1979, so when you call you get a local craftsman who knows the town's homes, its neighborhoods, and its permitting — not a crew driving in from an hour away. If we don't answer, you'll get a call or text back within the hour.
Your neighbor, not a national chain
Vienna's mix of older established homes and newer builds means every deck project is a little different — a repair or rebuild on a decades-old deck one week, a full custom build the next.
Skip does both, and treats a small stair or railing repair with the same care as a full build. You deal directly with him: honest advice, straight answers, and a deck built to last.
Repairs, rebuilds, and new builds
Older Vienna decks often need structural attention — ledger connections, footings, rotted boards, wobbly railings that are a genuine safety issue.
Skip gives you an honest assessment: what actually needs fixing, what doesn't, and whether repair or replacement is the smarter spend. No manufactured urgency, no upsell.
Vienna permits
Homes inside the Town of Vienna deal with the Town's own zoning and building requirements, which generally align with Virginia and Fairfax County code — attached decks and those more than 30 inches above grade require a permit, a site plan, and code-compliant guardrails.
Properties just outside town limits fall under Fairfax County directly. Skip knows which applies to your address and handles the permit as the responsible contractor.
A few of our recent decks
A selection of decks from Skip's Northern Virginia portfolio — multi-level composite builds, tear-out rebuilds, railings, and stairs. It's the same footings-up craftsmanship we bring to every Vienna project.
Vienna deck questions
Are you actually local to Vienna?
Yes — Skip's Modern Carpentry is based in Vienna and has served the town since 1979.
Can you repair my existing deck instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. Skip will tell you honestly whether a repair is safe and worthwhile or whether replacement is the better long-term value.
What Northern Virginia Homeowners Say
“I hired Skip and his crew to remodel my basement with a bathroom remodel, and they also remodeled my upstairs bathroom and kitchen. Then I hired them to expand my deck as well. Everything came out wonderful, on time and on budget — a great company that I will continue to work with on my home.”
“He rebuilt my deck after it was damaged by a fire from my grill. He and Tommy rebuilt it in record time, to my specs, and for a reasonable price. This is a good company that won't give you the runaround, and they are respectful to women — which means a lot if you're a single mom who owns your own house. Two thumbs up.”
“We hired Skip and crew to open up a stairwell in our 1939 Cape Cod. Their bid was competitive and the outcome is terrific! They showed up every day on time, the work was superb, and they cleaned up at the end of each day. The job finished on schedule. Highly recommend.”
“I told Skip I wanted to tear down my old deck and build a new one to Fairfax County code. The result: doubled in size, permitted, and it looks so much better. I'm convinced this well-built deck will be here long after the house falls away. Great job by great people. He's a straight shooter who does great work at a reasonable price — I whole-heartedly recommend Skip's Carpentry.”
“We had at least five bids for a complete remodel of our deck, pergola, and fence. Skip's quote was competitive and actually split into costs for materials and labor — very transparent. Skip is authentic and a straight shooter. One contractor said we needed a complete redo of the frame and posts; Skip disagreed, and it turned out he was right! We're very pleased with the end result.”
“I found Skip on Yelp and called based on the great reviews. I had a buckled board in my entryway. Skip answered my call — on a Sunday, when I expected to leave a message — and came by the next morning. He screwed the board down free of charge. I'm definitely planning on calling him again when we redo our deck next year.”
“Highly recommended. Skip and his crew built a new deck using existing structures and about doubled the size of usable space. The new deck is extremely solid and the finish work beautiful. Price was very competitive.”
“Skip was a breeze to work with on our deck replacement. Like other reviewers have said — he's no nonsense, but honest and forthright. I'd recommend him any day!”
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