--- title: "Distinctive Deck Designs — Decks, Patios & Outdoor Enclosures | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/distinctive-deck-designs-pfvwus-pf~1007153153 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1007153153.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Distinctive Deck Designs" category: ["Decks", "Patios & Outdoor Enclosures"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8a234c63016ed036_9691-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Clifton, Virginia 20124, United States" phone: "(703) 263-9634" website: http://www.virginiadeckdesigns.com/ rating: 4.8 review_count: 25 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 77 last_updated: 2026-09-10 --- # Distinctive Deck Designs Original Houzz profile: [Distinctive Deck Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/distinctive-deck-designs-pfvwus-pf~1007153153) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Decks - **Location:** Clifton, VA - **Serves:** Alexandria, Dale City, Centreville, Reston, Lake Ridge, Burke, Woodbridge, Manassas, Annandale, Oakton, South Riding, Oak Hill, Springfield, Herndon, Fairfax, Chantilly, West Springfield, Lorton, Tysons Corner, Merrifield, Buckhall, Sudley, Idylwood, Gainesville, Manassas Park, Vienna, Falls Church, Mount Vernon, Newington, Fairfax Station, Yorkshire, Dunn Loring, West Gate, Greenbriar, Mantua, Bull Run, North Springfield, Potomac Mills, Pimmit Hills, Kings Park, Ravensworth, Haymarket, Nokesville, Clifton, Aldie, Bristow, Catharpin, Landsdowne, Mc Lean, West McLean - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (25 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Family owned - 20 years in business Looking for a deck contractor in Fairfax County or Northern Virginia? We are Distinctive Deck Designs, a full landscaping company with experience in building award-winning decks, patios, porches and sunrooms. Distinctive Deck Designs is Mark Shriner and David Tingle. Together they are a dynamic team of distinguished and proven professionals with over 20 years experience in home building and the construction of outdoor living areas. Come check out why we are your choice for a deck contracting company! ### Services Provided - Patio Construction - Deck Building - Pergola Construction - Porch Design & Construction - Patio Design - Sunroom Design & Construction - Deck Design - Pool Deck Design & Construction - Paver Installation - Gazebo Design & Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Trellis Construction - Pool House Design & Construction - Deck Lighting Installation - Deck Waterproofing ### Areas Served - Alexandria - Dale City - Centreville - Reston - Lake Ridge - Burke - Woodbridge - Manassas - Annandale - Oakton - South Riding - Oak Hill - Springfield - Herndon - Fairfax - Chantilly - West Springfield - Lorton - Tysons Corner - Merrifield - Buckhall - Sudley - Idylwood - Gainesville - Manassas Park - Vienna - Falls Church - Mount Vernon - Newington - Fairfax Station - Yorkshire - Dunn Loring - West Gate - Greenbriar - Mantua - Bull Run - North Springfield - Potomac Mills - Pimmit Hills - Kings Park - Ravensworth - Haymarket - Nokesville - Clifton - Aldie - Bristow - Catharpin - Landsdowne - Mc Lean - West McLean ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 200,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Distinctive Deck Designs | | Address | Clifton, Virginia 20124, United States | | Phone | (703) 263-9634 | | Website | http://www.virginiadeckdesigns.com/ | | License Number | VA Class A 2705058031 | | Followers on Houzz | 77 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/virginiadecks - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/VirginiaDecks - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/distinctive-deck-designs - Blog — http://pinterest.com/virginiadecks/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Distinctive Deck Designs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/distinctive-deck-designs-pfvwus-pf~1007153153) - **Website:** http://www.virginiadeckdesigns.com/ - **Phone:** (703) 263-9634 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - TREX Pro Platinum Contractor, Angie's List A rated Contractor, Timbertech Elite Certified, Azek Certified Installer. ICPI Certified and recipient of the Master Builder Award. Member of NV Homes Diamond Club, 20 Million or More Build out volume in 12 Months. - Best of the Best Television Award - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2020), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 25 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Jeff Tyler, Feb. 2020** > Outstanding experience and I highly recommend this company! Their crew was professional and did quality work . They completed a trex deck, covered porch and 2 paver patios. **★★★★★ — Steven Halliday, Jan. 2020** > Installed flagstone over an existing concrete porch and replaced a paver walkway with flagstone. The owner of the company came out for the initial estimate which is a nice touch. In our 3 face to face meetings he arrived before the scheduled time. Unusual for this area. Job took about 3 days and turned out much better than I though it would. I'm very detail oriented and I was hard pressed to find any issues with the finished job. Outstanding quality. Would not hesitate to use again and would highly recommend him to anyone. **★★★★★ — Brendan Vaughan, Jan. 2019** > This project (removal of our wooden deck and replacement with a larger, very attractive Trex deck) was completed very professionally, at the agreed-upon cost and in an extremely timely manner. Some minor problems arose after the work was completed and they were immediately corrected by Distinctive Deck Designs. Highly recommend this company. **Comment from Distinctive Deck Designs:** > Thanks so much for your Excellent review. We discovered the Trex Railing insert had shrank over an inch since we installed the Deck and our Crew was out to replace the part at no cost to you. I have contacted Trex regarding the shrinkage on the Railing insert and will let them know the Black Color did shrink up over the past 6 months. **★★★★★ — Robert Uhrich, Jan. 2019** > Mark and his team replaced a large 30+ year old wood deck with a new Trex deck with lighting. They moved an existing hot tub to a new location and constructed the new deck to accommodate it. We selected Mark's company because we liked his design concept better than other proposals we got, his price was reasonable, and he had a well-established track record of good reviews. Once work began, his team worked steadily to completion and finished in about a week. His team very good to work with, answered our questions as work progressed, and kept the worksite orderly. We have thoroughly enjoyed our new deck. **Comment from Distinctive Deck Designs:** > Thank you so very much Robert for the kind review. > I will be sure to tell David and crew about your great review. **★★★★★ — Darwin Cadogan, Jan. 2019** > This is the second time I’ve used Distinctive Deck Designs on a home project. I am 100% satisfied with the end results and would highly recommend them to anyone, who wants to work with professional craftsmen with integrity and high standards. **Comment from Distinctive Deck Designs:** > Darwin, > > Thanks so much for the wonderful review about our company and the quality of work we provide our customers. It was our pleasure to build out your project. We appreciate this review and would love your referrals! Thanks again. > > Mark **★★★★★ — Mark Kaczmarek, Jan. 2019** > Distinctive Deck Designs was a joy having work for us. Their pricing was comparable to other bids. Their crews were professional, timely, neat, and receptive to questions and minor changes. We were kept well informed as to which trades would be on site each day and of schedule changes as adjustments were made for winter weather. Project included the removal of a large wooden deck. Couldn't be happier with the end result! **Comment from Distinctive Deck Designs:** > Mark, > > Thanks so much for the wonderful review about our company and the quality of work we provide our customers. It was our pleasure to build out your project and we hope you are enjoying the new space. We appreciate this review and would love your referrals! Thanks again. > > Mark **★★★★★ — Frank Brady, Jan. 2019** > Distinctive designs fulfilled every obligation according to the contract. The work was completed two days before the estimated time for completion. They worked long days to make up for time lost due to rain. Touch up projects for the deck and the yard were timely and successful. I fully recommend Distinctive Designs for your project. **Comment from Distinctive Deck Designs:** > Frank, > > Thanks so much for the wonderful review about our company and the quality of work we provide our customers. It was our pleasure to build out your project. We appreciate this review and would love your referrals! Thanks again. > > Mark **★★★★★ — Michael McVey, Jan. 2019** > Of all the companies we consulted with for our deck, only Mark from Distinctive Deck Designs showed up with a design in mind to maximize the amount of deck for our yard for the best price. We did not know where to begin, so this was extremely helpful. They build only Tree decks, which is exactly what we wanted. Their knowledge of Trex and the building process is unparalleled. He also did not try to sell us, unlike other companies. I would highly recommend speaking with Mark and the rest of the crew at DDD for your deck (and patio) needs. **Comment from Distinctive Deck Designs:** > Michael, > > Thanks so much for the wonderful review about our company and the quality of work we provide our customers. It was our pleasure to build out your project and we hope you are enjoying the new space; looks great! We appreciate this review and would love your referrals! Thanks again. > > Mark **★★★★★ — HU-184245061, Jan. 2019** > I highly recommend Distinctive Deck Design for your new deck or patio. From the moment we contacted him, Mark was very professional and helped us make decisions regarding the budget and design of our deck. He provided us with lots of samples and explained the pros and cons of each. He also gave us a lot of ideas and suggestions regarding design and how to save costs. I’ve had bad experiences with contractors who just don’t care but with Mark and his crew, I just sat back and knew that I was going to get something wonderful in the end. We’re very happy with our new wood deck. I would highly recommend Mark for any future projects! **Comment from Distinctive Deck Designs:** > Thanks so much for the wonderful review about our company and the quality of work we provide our customers. It was our pleasure to build out your new deck. We appreciate this review and would love your referrals! Thanks again. > > Mark **★★★★★ — Eleanor Vest, Jan. 2019** > Our job was very small. Disctinctive Deck Design's estimate for the work was about 2/3 of the others we received. The job was beautifully done as promised. We appreciated Mr. Shriner's willingness to put such a minor undertaking on his schedule. **Comment from Distinctive Deck Designs:** > Eleanor, > > Thanks so much for the wonderful review about our company and the quality of work we provide our customers. Your project may have been small, but it was our pleasure to build it out for you. We appreciate this review and would love your referrals! Thanks again. > > Mark **★★★★★ — Thomas Redmond, March 2018** > We were very impressed with the professional approach and workmanship at all levels from the initial conceptual design through the tear out of the old deck and rebuild of the new Trex deck. **Comment from Distinctive Deck Designs:** > Thank you Tom and Diane, it was our pleasure rebuilding your Deck to a new Trex Transcends Deck and Railing system. **★★★★★ — Thomas Radtke, March 2018** > Mark and Distinctive Deck designs came recommended by a friend and for us this was a significant investment. Our deck was small and falling apart and after meeting with Mark he drew up plans for a beautiful new deck that is significantly larger. In addition, we tied the deck to a new stone paver patio running along the back of our home with a covered seating area. Given our home runs along the gas line, we have gotten lots of attention from neighbors praising the new additions. We cannot wait for it to warm up and put our new deck and patio to use. Throughout the process we found Mark's team to be professional, responsive and meticulous. Mark has put together a quality operation soup to nuts and I'd recommend them to others. **Comment from Distinctive Deck Designs:** > Thomas; > > Thanks so much for the wonderful review about our company and the quality of work we provide our customers. It was our pleasure to build out your New Trex Deck, Techo Bloc Paver Stone Patio, and Covered Cabana. Thanks again > > Mark Shriner ## Selected projects - [Best of the Best Television Award - Video](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/best-of-the-best-television-award-video-pj-vj~5982117) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Pavers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pavers-pj-vj~5438460) - Location: Clifton, VA - Photos: 14 - [Outdoor Living Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-living-inspiration-pj-vj~408921) - Location: Fairfax, VA - Photos: 9 - Description: Whether you are looking for outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, this photobook has it all for you! - [Patio Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/patio-inspiration-pj-vj~408908) - Location: Clifton, VA - Photos: 46 - [Outdoor Fire Pits](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-fire-pits-pj-vj~5438465) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Outdoor Fire Places](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-fire-places-pj-vj~5438467) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Covered Living Area](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/covered-living-area-pj-vj~216968) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Designer Decks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/designer-decks-pj-vj~216944) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 64 - [Under Deck Conversions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/under-deck-conversions-pj-vj~2199536) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Porticos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/porticos-pj-vj~2199560) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Deck and Railing Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/deck-and-railing-inspiration-pj-vj~408903) - Location: Clifton, VA - Photos: 13 [See all 11 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/decks-patios-and-outdoor-enclosures/distinctive-deck-designs-pfvwus-pf~1007153153) ## Ideabooks - [Poolside](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45225645/list/poolside) — 3 ideas - [Amazing Deck Work](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21498417/list/amazing-deck-work) — 13 ideas - [Great Paver Work](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22788152/list/great-paver-work) — 8 ideas - [Nicely Done Firescapes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22787717/list/nicely-done-firescapes) — 8 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/distinctivedeckdesigns) ## Community Q&A **Q: What deck or porch flooring is installed ? btw: very inspiring** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The Flooring product for this project is Trex Transcends. **Q: Love your work! Keep the great pics coming!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks Advantage Lumber! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*