Dak Construction INC

Dak Construction INC is a premier custom deck builder and outdoor living specialist serving Central Virginia since 1989. They specialize in high-quality projects including Trex composite decks, screened porches, sunrooms, pressure-treated decks, patios, awnings, gutters, and finished exterior ceilings. The company emphasizes a dedicated project management approach and offers a 7-year labor warranty on TrexPro Platinum projects in addition to the manufacturer's warranty.

The company is TrexPro Platinum Certified, which is Trex's highest contractor designation, and holds a Class A license. They are also a Van der Linde Recycling Partner, ensuring that all metal, hardware, and recyclable materials from their projects are sorted and recycled responsibly.

The process begins with an initial phone consultation to determine fit, followed by a request for a picture of the current deck or desired location with rough dimensions. If there is interest, an on-site estimate and consultation are scheduled, after which the estimate and contract are reviewed together. A ⅓ payment is due at signing to schedule the build, and a final walkthrough and warranty explanation occur upon completion.

While wood is less expensive initially, it requires regular maintenance, making the total cost roughly the same as composite after about six years. Composite decking, such as their Trex products, never requires staining and is tree-free, though darker colors will absorb more heat than lighter ones like Island Mist or Havana Gold.

To maintain a Trex deck, customers should lightly scrub it with water and dish soap once a year. The company advises against using a high-power pressure washer, noting that Trex is designed to be very low maintenance.

Beyond decks, the company builds screened porches, sunrooms, patios, awnings (specifically Aristocrat retractable awnings), gutters, and finished exterior ceilings including beadboard and T&G styles. They also offer porch cover options for three-season rooms and screen porches.

As of the Trustburn listing, Dak Construction INC holds a 4 out of 5 star rating from 7 reviews. The reviews span from February 2022 to November 2023, with the most recent feedback highlighting professional, courteous, and high-quality work on bathroom remodeling projects.

Reviewers frequently praise the team for being professional, efficient, and detail-oriented, often noting that they exceeded expectations and delivered high-quality results. One reviewer specifically mentioned the attention to detail was impressive, while another highlighted the team's responsiveness and ability to transform an outdated bathroom into a modern space.

Every DAK project includes full debris hauling where the team sorts and recycles all metal, hardware, and recyclable materials through their partnership with Van der Linde Recycling. This commitment ensures that anything that can be recycled is properly handled as part of their sustainable practices.

The company is ideal for homeowners in Charlottesville, Crozet, Lake Anna, Louisa, and across Central Virginia looking for a seamless outdoor living addition. They specifically target clients who want a dedicated project manager to coordinate crews and materials, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks from kickoff to completion.

Headquartered in Palmyra, the company has been operating for 37 years since 1989 and has built over 1,000 decks, installing 43,129 square feet in 2024 alone. They operate as a veteran-owned, locally run business with crews living in the communities they serve, avoiding subcontracting for the trades that matter most.

Dak Construction INC provides up to a 7-year labor warranty on TrexPro Platinum projects, in addition to Trex's 25-year limited residential warranty. They handle warranty work directly with the manufacturer so homeowners do not have to deal with the process themselves.

Customers can get a free estimate by calling 434-260-4033 or sending a message via their website contact form. The company promises to respond within one business day and will come to the site to walk the space and put together a clear written quote with no pressure.

The company highlights Trex Rainier decking and aluminum rails for rebuilds, and notes specific heat performance differences between colors like Spiced Rum and Lava Rock (hotter) versus Island Mist, Tiki Torch, and Havana Gold (cooler). They also utilize kiln-dried, #1 grade lumber for their pressure-treated deck options.