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Premier Deck Builder in University Place, WA.

University Place
Jason Russell has been building decks in University Place since before most homeowners here owned their first home. Dr.Decks has completed over 1000 projects throughout the community, from Chambers Bay waterfront properties to quiet family neighborhoods. As a deck builder, Jason knows this area, and Dr.Decks has built a reputation here one satisfied homeowner at a time.
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Complete Deck Building Services
Residential and Commercial Decking
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University Place homes, businesses, waterfront properties. Dr.Decks builds for all of them. Jason works with premium PVC, composite, and exotic wood materials selected for coastal conditions.
Deck Railing
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A railing that does not match the deck brings down the whole project. Jason installs, replants, and rerails systems that satisfy code and look like they were meant to be there from day one.
Deck Bending
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This is where Jason Russell leaves most deck builders behind. Jason bends decking into curves. Sweeping radius edges, flowing boards, designs that most contractors will not touch. Dr.Decks has built a specialty reputation on this.
Deck Lighting
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Jason handles all wiring himself. Every Dr.Decks lighting installation is automation-ready from the start, so homeowners can upgrade later without ripping anything out.
Deck Automation
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Lighting, audio, and climate controls that actually work together. Jason sets these up to be simple to operate, because complicated outdoor tech defeats the purpose.
Pergolas, Cabanas and Carports
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Struxure and Hideaway systems built for coastal weather. Dr.Decks turns exposed yards into covered, livable outdoor rooms that handle the marine climate.
Porches and Patios
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Jason designs covered porches and patios that flow out of the house naturally. The transition should feel seamless, not like an awkward bolt-on addition.
Privacy Screens
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Screen walls, aluminum frames, standalone privacy panels. Jason builds these to create real seclusion without blocking the water views that make University Place worth living in.
Outdoor Living
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Pavilions, fireplaces, outdoor kitchens built to actually get used. Dr.Decks creates complete outdoor environments for homeowners who want to spend time outside every week.
Gazebos
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Victorian, traditional, or modern. Jason builds gazebos that anchor a yard and give guests somewhere to gather.
3D Modeling and Rendering
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You see exactly what is being built before construction starts. Jason provides 3D designs and renderings, 2D floorplans, 3D printed models, and full drawings and documentation for permits.
Quality Materials for Coastal Conditions
University Place sits on the water, and that salt air is beautiful and unforgiving. Jason selects materials for every Dr.Decks project that resist moisture, corrosion, and dimensional change while holding their appearance year after year.
What Makes Dr.Decks Different
Jason Russell has 35 years behind him, and Dr.Decks has over 1000 completions to prove it. Every project is fully licensed and bonded. A 1-year workmanship warranty extends to 5 years. When you hire a deck builder from Dr.Decks, you get someone who has already solved the problem you are bringing to the table.

Awards and Recognition
Dr.Decks has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Professional Deck Builder Magazine, and Deck Specialist Magazine. Jason earned TimberTech Contractor of the Quarter in 2011 alongside Rockford Fosgate. Dr.Decks won a silver medal at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show in February 2013. In 2025, NADRA named Dr.Decks the overall winner of the National+ Deck Awards for the Kiki project. Every one of Jason’s 35 years went into that build.

University Place's Outdoor Living Advantages
Waterfront Community Character
Chambers Bay, Puget Sound, and water access define University Place. Quality decking service helps homeowners turn those waterfront advantages into outdoor spaces they actually use every day.
Family-Oriented Neighborhoods
Strong schools, safe streets, families who invest in their homes. Jason builds deck construction that fits that mindset: spaces that support active family life and neighborhood connections.
Mild Marine Climate
Year-round outdoor weather in University Place, WA is genuinely usable. Jason designs decks that take advantage of that, whether it is morning coffee in February or evening dinners in October.
Established Residential Character
Mid-century ranches, contemporary builds, everything in between. Jason adapts every design to match what is already there while adding the modern outdoor functionality homeowners expect today.
Fun Fact
University Place was Tacoma’s first planned suburb back in the 1950s and now hosts Chambers Bay Golf Course, which drew the world to the 2015 U.S. Open. Homeowners here know the value of a well-designed outdoor space.

Frequently Asked Questions
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University Place homeowners deserve outdoor spaces built for waterfront living and coastal conditions. Dr.Decks and Jason Russell bring 35 years of construction expertise and over 1000 completed builds to every project. One call to get started.
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