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SERVICE AREA · FAIRFAX, VA

Driveways, Hardscape & Masonry in Fairfax

Driveways, patios, walls, and masonry across Fairfax, in both the City of Fairfax and Fairfax County.

Working in Fairfax

Fairfax covers everything from older houses near Old Town to large subdivisions built in the last few decades, and the hardscape needs vary with them. We replace worn asphalt and concrete driveways, build paver patios, rebuild steps, and fix drainage that sends water toward foundations. Before any of that, we work out whether your home is in the City or the County.

Joseph Cash comes out from Vienna for every estimate, measures the job, and explains the options in plain terms. Our own crew does the work, and Joseph checks on it as it goes. Every job carries a 5-year workmanship warranty, and paver installs add a 15-year no-settlement warranty. Estimates are free.

Building in Fairfax: what to know

City of Fairfax or Fairfax County

The City of Fairfax is an independent city, separate from the county that surrounds it, and many homes with a Fairfax mailing address are in Fairfax County. The City has its own zoning and building offices, and its zoning permits cover items such as stoops and porches. County homes go through Fairfax County Land Development Services. We confirm which applies first.

Old Town Fairfax review

Inside the City, the Old Town Fairfax Historic Overlay District has its own design review. Changes visible from public places there go to the Board of Architectural Review or to staff for a Certificate of Appropriateness. Single-family homes outside the historic overlays are generally exempt from that review. We check a City address against the overlay map before quoting.

Retaining walls and soils

Fairfax County requires a building permit for a retaining wall holding back more than 3 feet of earth, and a shorter wall can need one if it supports a driveway or patio or is tiered. The county also maps shrink-swell soils that affect footings. We look at both before recommending a wall design or a base depth.

Recent work near you

Recent jobs from across Northern Virginia.

  • Paver driveway between two block retaining walls
  • Gray paver pool deck with a block retaining wall
  • Stone veneer wall on a covered porch
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What customers say

From homeowners across Northern Virginia.

  • ★★★★★

    Their crews came when they said they would and they left a nice clean job site at the end of every day.

    Ann · Arlington

  • ★★★★★

    Removed 70 years of cracked asphalt, prepared the bed and replaced my driveway taking careful attention to proper drainage.

    Nancy Bazylewicz

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Fairfax: common questions

Is my home in the City of Fairfax or Fairfax County?

Your real estate tax bill tells you. The City of Fairfax is a separate, independent city, and many homes with a Fairfax address are in the county instead. The answer decides which office reviews your project, so we confirm it first.

Does a patio need a permit in Fairfax County?

Usually not a building permit. Fairfax County lists on-grade paver and concrete patios as not needing one, but size and location can trigger other approvals, such as work near a stream. We confirm with the county before we quote.

Do you work in Old Town Fairfax?

Yes. Projects visible from public places in the historic overlay need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the City, either from staff or the Board of Architectural Review. We confirm what applies and plan materials to suit the district.

5-year workmanship warranty

Every job we build is covered for 5 years. If something fails because of how we built it, we come back and make it right.

  • 15-year no-settlement warranty on paver installation
  • Only paver brands with a lifetime manufacturer warranty
  • Backed by a local, family-owned company in business since 2009

Nearby

We also work in Vienna, Burke, Annandale and Centreville. See every area we serve.

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