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Federal Way
Federal Way sits midway between Seattle and Tacoma, attracting homeowners seeking suburban space with urban access. Dr.Decks brings 35 years of experience and over 1,000 projects across Steel Lake waterfront and East Campus neighborhoods. As a family-owned deck company, they understand Federal Way’s mix of newer homes and design needs, creating outdoor spaces that make suburban living worthwhile.
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Full-Range Deck Services
Residential and Commercial Decking
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Homes and businesses across Federal Way get builds using PVC, composite, and exotic wood materials. As a trusted deck company, Dr.Decks works with properties from 1970s splits to brand-new construction that all need different solutions.
Deck Railing
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Railing systems get installed, replanted, or rerailed to work with whatever your home's era demands. Dr.Decks matches styles from contemporary glass panels to traditional wood without everything looking like the same generic build.
Deck Lighting
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Complete wiring and electrical work that doesn't require an electrician every time something stops working. Dr.Decks runs lighting automation that handles Federal Way's long winter darkness without burning through bulbs monthly.
Deck Automation
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In-deck automation and entertainment systems that spouses can both figure out. Dr.Decks installs controls for audio, lighting, and features that get used instead of sitting untouched after installation week.
Pergolas, Cabanas and Carports
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Overhead structures using Struxure and Hideaway materials scaled for Federal Way lot sizes. Dr.Decks builds coverage that handles our rain reality without turning backyards into caves.
Porches and Patios
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Covered and open porch work that actually connects to how your house functions. Dr.Decks designs transitions that make sense whether you're going to the deck or coming back inside with groceries.
Privacy Screens
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Screen walls, privacy panels, aluminum frames, standalone screens. Dr.Decks adds privacy on Federal Way lot spacing without building fences that make neighbors wonder what you're hiding.
Outdoor Living
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Outdoor setups with pavilions, fireplaces, and kitchens built for people who use them. Dr.Decks creates spaces for homeowners who grill in January, not just folks who dust off equipment in July.
Gazebos
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Victorian gazebo, traditional gazebo, modern gazebo options. Dr.Decks builds structures that work as actual destinations in your yard, not decorations you walk past.
3D Modeling and Rendering
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Your deck gets visualized before lumber shows up. Dr.Decks provides 3D design and renderings, 2D floorplans, customization options, 3D printed models, and complete drawings and documentation for permits.
Materials That Actually Last Here
Federal Way, WA sits in the rain shadow enough to get hopeful but wet enough to stay realistic, which means any deck builder worth hiring selects materials that handle this specific climate. Dr.Decks uses materials proven locally, not just recommended by manufacturers who test in Arizona.
Wood
Composite Decking
PVC Decking
Why Federal Way Homeowners Pick Dr.Decks
Dr.Decks brings 35 years of I-5 corridor experience and 1000+ finished projects to every Federal Way job. Family-owned means decisions get made by people who answer their phones, not corporate offices three states away. Full licensing and bonding come standard, backed by a 1-year workmanship warranty that extends to 5 years because Dr.Decks builds expecting you'll still live here in a decade.
Awards and Recognition Worth Mentioning
Dr.Decks has earned features in the Wall Street Journal, Professional Deck Builder Magazine, and Deck Specialist Magazine. Dr.Decks operates as the manufacturer behind Rockford Fosgate. TimberTech named Dr.Decks Contractor of the Quarter in 2011. Dr.Decks earned a silver medal at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in February 2013. Dr.Decks was declared overall winner by NADRA in the 2025 National+ Deck Awards for the Kiki project. This work of art used all 35 years of Jason Russell’s deck building experience.
What Makes Federal Way Different
Incorporated in the 90s
Federal Way became a city in 1990, making it younger than most residents. Quality decking service works with homes from multiple building eras that each need different structural approaches and design considerations.
Pacific Highway Roots
SR-99 runs straight through Federal Way, bringing the highway commercial strip feel that defined mid-century suburban growth. Professional deck construction provides backyard retreats from busy corridors while staying close to everything.
Lakes and Parks Everywhere
Steel Lake, Five Mile Lake, and Celebration Park give residents outdoor options beyond their property lines. Well-designed decks complement this park access, creating private outdoor spaces that extend the lifestyle.
Commuter Community Hub
Easy freeway access makes Federal Way home base for people working throughout Puget Sound. Thoughtful deck construction creates outdoor spaces worth coming home to after sitting in traffic.
Fun Fact
Federal Way is home to the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, which features over 10,000 plants including one of the most diverse rhododendron collections in the world. The garden thrives in the Pacific Northwest climate that also makes outdoor decks valuable year-round, though your deck probably won’t need quite as much shade as those rhododendrons appreciate during our occasional summer heat.
We worked with Dr. Decks when Jason was first getting his business off the ground. We chose him over a larger competitor at the time because of his passion, creativity, and attention to detail. It seemed like it was just a job for the other company, but an opportunity to create a work of art to Jason. We were blown away by the experience and the quality of the deck he built for us. It has been over 10 years, and the deck still looks brand new. We have never had a single issue with the quality. He is truly a master of his craft, and I give his company my strongest recommendation.
Jason and his crew have built two decks for me. Both times the communication, quality, and execution have been top notch. He does what is needed to produce the best possible result, even if what is needed is beyond building the deck itself.
Dr Decks did a full rebuild of our 2,300 sq ft deck which is elevated 15 feet of the ground. He listened to our needs, educated us about materials, and designed some incredibly beautiful elements that absolutely thrilled us. He is an artist, an engineer, a perfectionist, and a really nice guy. He installed very cool lighting throughout the deck and even installed it in our landscaping! It was a pleasure to have his team on sight. I recommend Dr Decks to all my friends and family.
Working with the Dr @DrDecks has been a great experience over the past two projects. When I originally presented him with my first project ideas on a roughly sketched drawing of what I was imagining he was like sure. No hesitation whatsoever. He took some pictures and measurements and went back to his creative station and sent me over his drawings. I must say I couldn’t have been more than happy. Once we got started on the project some additional creative moments occured, let’s just call them enhancements. The ending results of the whole project was spectacular. Fast forward 10yrs and we coordinated on yet another project. Although this one wasn’t as big it was still fabulous. I didn’t want stairs that was a straight run…nothing direct for me nope. Dr Decks came up with a plan and of course as usual made it happen. Jason makes even a simple rectangular deck fabulous 🤩. Its a sight to be seen for sure and though this deck doesn’t over look anything special it holds its own in design and function. Its a peaceful place to hang out and relax. Its a second living space outdoors. The cover is awesome and the lights on the rails just makes the cover glow at night – super cool. We will have to wait and see if we have an opportunity again in the future for more creative interactions.
We chose Dr.Decks for our deck and staircase rebuild on the basis of their recommendation of advanced materials that would provide substantial longevity, and therefore value to our home.
We agreed to removal of more than may have been necessary of the wood joist structure in the deck, to further enhance that longevity, and improve the accuracy to which the entire finished product would be built to.
We knew going in that this would be an extended timeframe project, requiring several months, but when we saw the methods and detail with which the project was accomplished, it was very understandable.
Dr.Decks kept us well appraised of progress, and any delays, and as advertised, were on the job full time until completion. The impact on our lives of the equipment and materials was very reasonable.
The quality of the finish work with which Dr.Decks provided us even exceeded what we thought possible, but came to appreciate as time progressed. The value added to our home over the original construction is exceptional. The photographs show how materials were selected to complement existing colors and textures, and also of note how we added a weather cover between the back staircase and the adjacent shop building for outdoor cooking. Highly recommend Dr.Decks for your project.
Dr Decks built our deck five years ago and every time I step on it I’m thankful for his hard work. Hiring anyone else for it would have been a big mistake because of the unique shape and multiple levels. He’s done two decks for us now and the design and craftsmanship is unmatched. We couldn’t recommend him more.
We had a great experience with Dr. Decks! Jason helped us match our vision to our budget and worked carefully with our existing structure and site constraints. From permit to clean up, this team did an amazing job.
The finished covered deck truly feels like an extension of our living space, and our family uses it every day, no matter what the weather is. The quality and attention to detail is obvious. They seem to get along well and were a pleasure to work with and the whole process was smooth and easy. I highly recommend Jason and his team!
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