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Richmond's Premier Deck Builder & Remodeler

Custom decks designed and built by the owners themselves — 30 years of experience, honest recommendations, and outdoor living space built to last.

Commonwealth Construction & Remodelingdesigns and builds custom decks for homeowners throughout Richmond, Chesterfield County, Henrico County, and the surrounding Virginia communities.

A deck is where your family spends its summer evenings and where you host everyone who comes over — it should fit your home, your yard, and the way you actually live outdoors. When you work with us, you deal directly with the business owners, not a commissioned sales rep, so the deck you end up with is designed around your space and your budget rather than a template.

A deck is also a structure, and building it right matters as much as making it look good. Footings, framing, ledger attachment, and railings all have to be done to code and built to hold up, because a deck that isn’t sound is a safety risk down the road. With 30 years of experience, we build every deck solid from the ground up and back it with some of the best warranties in exterior remodeling.

Why Homeowners Choose Commonwealth for Deck Building

A new deck is part design project, part structural build — and both have to be right. Here's what sets Commonwealth apart for homeowners across Richmond, Chesterfield, and Henrico.

You work directly with the owners.

No high-pressure sales appointment, no "sign tonight for this price" tactics — just a straight conversation about what you want your outdoor space to be.

Custom-designed around your space.

We design each deck to fit your home, your yard, and how you'll actually use it — whether that's entertaining, grilling, or a quiet spot in the shade — rather than dropping in a one-size layout.

Built solid and to code.

A deck is a structure that holds real weight. We build proper footings, framing, and railings so your deck is safe, stable, and sound for the long haul.

Local experience that reads your home right.

Thirty years working in the Richmond area means we understand how local homes, yards, and weather affect a deck project.

Honest, range-based pricing.

We explain what drives cost and give you clear expectations up front, rather than a one-size number designed to win the sale.

Craftsmanship with real warranties.

Every build is completed with attention to detail and backed by strong product and workmanship warranties.

Our Deck Building Services

Whether you’re building a brand-new deck, replacing one that’s past its prime, or expanding what you already have, we handle projects of all sizes across Richmond, Chesterfield, and Henrico. Here’s a look at what we offer.

Custom deck design and new construction

Deck replacement and rebuilds

Deck expansions and additions

Composite and wood deck installation

Railings, stairs, and built-in features

Deck repair and board replacement

Deck Materials & Options

The right deck comes down to matching the material to your budget, your maintenance preferences, and the look you want. As a brand-flexible builder, we help you weigh the trade-offs honestly rather than steering you toward one product.

We build with materials from a range of trusted manufacturers and walk you through how each option performs on cost, maintenance, durability, and appearance, so the final choice is genuinely yours.

Signs It's Time to Repair or Replace Your Deck

Soft, splintering, cracked, or rotting boards
Loose, wobbly, or damaged railings
Rusted, popped, or failing fasteners and connectors
Boards that are graying, warping, or pulling up
A deck that sags, sinks, or is pulling away from the house
Any safety concern or a deck that no longer meets current code

If you’re noticing any of these, a free estimate will tell you whether a repair or a full rebuild is the smarter investment — and we’ll tell you honestly which one your deck actually needs.

Our Process

Free in-home estimate.

We look at your space, talk through how you want to use your deck, and assess any existing structure — no pressure, no obligation.

Custom design and honest pricing.

You get a layout designed around your home and a cost range with the factors that affect it explained plainly.

Professional construction

Our experienced crews build your deck to code and to last, protecting your property and cleaning up when they're done.

Backed by warranty.

We stand behind both the materials and our workmanship.

Serving Richmond, Chesterfield & Henrico

We build decks throughout the Richmond metro area, with a focus on Richmond, Chesterfield County, and Henrico County, plus surrounding Virginia communities. As a locally owned and operated company native to the area, we're a short drive away and invested in the neighborhoods we serve.

From the older homes in Richmond's established neighborhoods to the brick ranches and two-stories across Chesterfield and Henrico and the newer builds further out, backyard decks here take a real beating from the climate. Central Virginia summers are long, hot, and humid, and that combination of intense sun and moisture is hard on outdoor wood: UV exposure fades and dries out boards while humidity, summer thunderstorms, and wind-driven rain feed rot and mildew. Winters add freeze-thaw cycles that heave footings and work fasteners loose over time. A deck that looked solid a few seasons ago can quietly develop problems under all that exposure, which is exactly why material choice and proper construction matter so much in this region.

For homeowners here, the things worth watching tend to show up where our weather hits hardest: soft or splintering boards and graying wood from years of sun and rain, mildew and dark staining in the shaded, damp spots that stay wet after storms, and loose railings or connectors that freeze-thaw cycles have worked free. The most important one to catch early is any sign the deck is pulling away from the house or sagging at the footings, since that points to a structural issue rather than a cosmetic one. When we design and build a deck in the Richmond area, we're drawing on 30 years of local experience with these yards and this climate to make sure it holds up for the long haul.

Cities we serve:

Richmond
Midlothian
Chesterfield
Chester
Lakeside
Holly Hills
Moseley
Tuckahoe
Glen Allen
Highland
Petersburg
Colonial Heights
Bon Air
Ashland

What Our Customers Say

Real Google reviews from homeowners across Richmond, Chesterfield, and Henrico.

      EXCELLENT  
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   Donald Collins 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can tell you Tim’s work is exceptional.  They made our vision come true on both decks they built for us.  Not only that they saw some items that were done incorrectly on the original construction of our home and corrected so we would not have issues.  The are very easy to work with and they are very reasonable pricing and detailed to their work
  
 
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   Justin Gibson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend. Process for a new deck (demo and rebuild) was quick and fairly priced. The crew was fast, very knowledgeable, and professional. I will definitely be using them again!
  
 
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   SHAUN D 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The commonwealth construction crew showed up on time and did an outstanding job installing my gorgeous French door. Very professional crew who were polite and courteous. I will be recommending them to my friends and family.
  
 
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   Tina Hale 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Extremely responsive. A contractor who doesn't give you the run around, does what he says he's going to do and does it well. Highly recommend. Will use again!

How much does it cost to build a deck in the Richmond area?

Cost depends on the size and layout, the material you choose, the height and complexity, and features like railings, stairs, and built-ins. Rather than quote a flat figure, we provide an honest price range during your free estimate and explain exactly what’s driving it.

How long does it take to build a deck?

Most deck projects are completed within one to two weeks depending on size, design complexity, and materials, plus any time needed for permits. We’ll give you a realistic timeline up front and stick to it.

What decking material is best?

There’s no single best material — pressure-treated wood, composite, and cedar or hardwood each have strengths depending on your budget, how much maintenance you want, and the look you’re after. We build with a range of trusted materials and help you compare them objectively.

Ready for a new deck?

Tell us about your project and we’ll set up a free, no-pressure estimate. You’ll work directly with the owners of a local company that’s been doing this right for 30 years.