Deck Builder reviews in Fairfax, Virginia

We are so obsessed with the porch that Prime Outdoor Living built for us. It’s our favorite spot in our house, and everyone who visits us raves about how beautiful it is. It looks flawless - way better than I had hoped for. The process required patience due to weather and electrician delays, but it was worth it. Nick and his team really cared about making sure we were 100% happy with the end result. We didn’t go over the initial proposed budget at all and they didn’t charge us extra for a few minor requests we had during the process. Best decision we’ve made!

We highly recommend Nick and his team at Prime Outdoor Living. Our deck and patio look great.

After receiving estimates from several highly rated deck companies—each with five-star reviews and > 50 testimonials—we ultimately chose Prime Outdoor Living, and we couldn’t be happier with that decision. One difference that set them apart from the start was Nick, the owner, personally coming out to meet us. The other companies sent sales representatives who delivered rehearsed pitches about features they claimed were unique—like deck tape on joists or framing lattice instead of tacking it up—yet every company offered the same things. Nick’s approach seemed genuine and he gave his input on what he thought his team could do to add to our vision.

From the first appointment, the team was punctual and professional. We explained our vision, and they returned with a clear, fair estimate (lower than their 5 star reviewed competitors). Like many homeowners with a big project (we have all heard horror stories), we felt a little nervous after making the initial payment, wondering when work would begin. Those concerns vanished quickly when the dumpster and supplies arrived, and the crew got right to work.

Our project was extensive: a large multi-tier deck where the lowest tier, nearly at ground level, was demolished and replaced with a beautiful patio, while the upper levels were resurfaced with Trex (with new railings) and our screened porch was refreshed. The team worked hard for full days. They communicated when necessary, but the estimate/contract was so detailed that questions were minimal. Their work ethic and craftsmanship were outstanding, and the finished product exceeded our expectations.

We highly recommend Nick and his team at Prime Outdoor Living. The quality was great, the cost was fair, and the experience was stress-free. We love our new outdoor space!

We're extremely happy we chose Nick and the Prime team. After reviewing three proposals, Prime stood out due to their competitive pricing, a detailed breakdown of all costs, and the strong sense of comfort we developed with Nick. They were one of the only companies that truly listened to our specific needs and made them a reality.
As the project progressed, challenges arose, but Nick's suggestions and guidance consistently aligned with our budget while ensuring a great outcome.
What truly sets Nick apart is how he treats the project as if it were for his own home. His team never took shortcuts; in some cases, this meant returning to the site or adjusting original plans, a process that was always smooth. We felt his priority was always our satisfaction, not just what was easiest for them.
Overall, it was a great experience, and we are very happy clients.

This is a review 6 years in the making!!!!

I’ve worked with Nick at Prime Outdoor living for over 6 years now and can’t say enough. What started as a COVID era deck, turned into a screened porch, and a brand new garage. Nick and Prime Outdoor living (formerly Prime Decks) are the most honest, and customer obsessed contractors you’ll ever work with.
If you want customer service, top notch quality, very fair pricing and overall the best experience don’t hesitate to call Nick @ Prime Outdoor. I’ll let the pictures do all the talking, but I can’t recommend them enough for really any constructive project you have! Nick & Pavel are amazing! Just look at the 3 major construction projects we’ve had them build!!

Prime built a first-class deck and patio for us. They were easy to work with, straightforward, and truly listened to my vision. Communication was excellent from start to finish.
I received five bids from different contractors, and Prime delivered the best value by far. More importantly, they did exactly what they promised. While there were other solid proposals, Prime took the time to understand what I really wanted and elevated the final result beyond my expectations.
They were a pleasure to work with, and I strongly recommend them to anyone considering a deck or patio project.

Prime Outdoor knocked this project out of the park! We had a great experience working with them and our new screened-in deck looks amazing. Nick was extremely helpful throughout the process and worked with us to stay within our budget. Elio and his crew are masters of their craft, great attention to detail and you can tell they are very experienced builders. Needless to say we are very happy with this company’s work and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a quality outdoor project.

Prime Outdoor Living did an incredible job building our new deck! This was a complicated and fairly big deck project, requiring a large cantilever over our garage door, and close attention to the limitations of our house design and a tricky hillside lot. Careful engineering, load calculations and materials research was required - not a “paint by numbers deck” by any means. Several reputable contractors bid on this, but Nick and his team were incredibly responsive and creative from the start. They won our business with a design solution that was unique and at a budget that beat other bidders. Their on site build team was professional and worked quickly to complete the project. We couldn’t be happier! I would highly recommend Prime Outdoor to anyone looking for an innovative and truly professional partner for their next major project!

We had Prime Outdoor Living to replace our existing sunroom with a terrace/ deck and that turned out to be the best decision ever. From design to installation all tasks were carried out through a simple in-house workflow system and that was useful in giving an overview of timeline and tasks to be undertaken by all parties involved. Nick was very helpful and responsive in giving us valuable input in the earlier design phase since the requirement was to extend the existing depth by another 2ft+. The installation crew was professional, and we were particularly impressed when they offered their recommendation to do more painting on the window frame just to make the deck design look better even though the frame is below the deck (where it is not usually noticeable). We would not hesitate to recommend Prime's service to anyone who are looking to do any type of home improvement projects and they're certainly on the top of our list for the next house project in the pipeline!