Site Assessment & PP&D Permits
New deck installation Portland starts with site evaluation: soil bearing, slope grade, drainage. We file Portland Permitting & Development (PP&D) permits with structural drawings in 5-10 business days.
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Portland's Trusted Deck Installation (503) 782-9723
New deck installation in Portland with engineered footings and PP&D-compliant railings. Pricing runs $12,000 to $45,000 and covers permits, materials, and labor. Licensed, bonded, and trusted by 1,250+ Portland homeowners since 2008.
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17+ Years Building
Portland Decks
Portland Decks
1250+ Decks Completed
Across Portland
Across Portland
A+ BBB Accredited
Member NADRA
Member NADRA
READY Time to upgrade your outdoor space
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Signs You're Ready
Signs Your Portland Home Is Ready for a New Deck
These are the most common reasons Portland homeowners call us for a new deck. If any of these sound like you, give us a call.
- 01 Your home has no deck and you want outdoor living space
- 02 Old deck has been torn down and you need a fresh build
- 03 Want to add a multi-level or rooftop deck design
- 04 Need a deck for entertaining, dining, or hot tub install
- 05 Selling soon and want to add value before listing
- 06 Want a deck that survives PNW weather for 25+ years
- 07 Looking to upgrade to composite, Trex, or premium hardwood
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What We Cover
Our Portland
Our Portland
Deck Installation Services
Every deck installation project includes the work below, delivered by our in-house Portland crew. No subcontractors. No surprise add-ons. Every job covered by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
Engineered Footings
Footings carry the load. We pour concrete piers 30 inches (76 cm) deep on stable soil, or install helical piles on saturated soil footing requirements common to Portland hillsides.
Framing & Ledger Attachment
Install deck Portland framing uses pressure-treated lumber rated for ground contact, joist tape on every member, and Simpson Strong-Tie DTT2Z connectors for ledger attachment, the strongest residential ledger system on the market.
Decking & Hidden Fasteners
We install Trex, TimberTech AZEK, Fiberon composite, Western Red Cedar, or IPE hardwood. Hidden fastening systems eliminate face-screws and create a clean board surface.
Railings & Stairs
Code-compliant 36-inch residential or 42-inch elevated railings. Options include Cable Railing for view homes, Glass Balustrades for waterfront, or composite balusters for traditional styles.
Finishing & LED Deck Lighting
Marine-grade stain or sealer (cedar/hardwood), optional LED deck lighting in risers and post caps, planter integrations, and final PP&D inspection prep.
Not sure exactly what you need? Call us. We'll inspect for free.
📞 Call (503) 782-9723 PNW Expertise
Built for Portland Weather.
Built for Portland Weather.
Repaired by Portland Experts.
Portland decks face conditions most contractors don't understand. Our 36+ inches of annual rainfall combined with evergreen shade creates the perfect environment for wood rot. Add freeze-thaw cycles, constant humidity rolling off the Willamette, and moss-friendly surfaces, and you have a deck that's aging faster than almost anywhere else in the country.
We've worked decks in every Portland microclimate, from shaded north-facing lots in Sellwood-Moreland and Grant Park, to river-exposed waterfront homes in Alameda and Cathedral Park, to hillside elevated decks in Southwest Hills and Hawthorne. Each has unique failure patterns. We know them.
That's why every deck installation project we deliver uses stainless or coated fasteners (not basic galvanized), proper joist flashing, and pressure-treated framing rated for ground contact, even where code doesn't require it.
- Stainless / coated fasteners standard on every project
- Ground-contact-rated framing exceeds Portland code requirements
- Joist flashing & ledger protection against PNW moisture
- Marine-grade sealers for riverfront & high-humidity homes
37" average annual rainfall
in Portland
in Portland
100% stainless / coated
fasteners, always
fasteners, always
Our Process
How Our Portland
How Our Portland
Deck Installation Process Works
Four straightforward steps. No forms that vanish into a void. No 48-hour callback delays. Just a phone call with a real DB Portland carpenter and a fixed written quote.
- 01
Call for a Free Phone Consultation
Pick up the phone and dial (503) 782-9723. We answer in 3 rings: a real DB Portland carpenter, not a call center. We ask 4-5 questions to understand the project.
- 02
Schedule a Same-Day Inspection
Most inspections happen within 24-48 hours, often same-day for safety hazards. Our inspector arrives in a marked truck, in uniform, on time.
- 03
Get a Clear Written Quote
You receive a clear, written, no-pressure quote, on the spot or within 24 hours. Fixed pricing, no surprise charges, no high-pressure sales tactics.
- 04
Complete Your Deck Installation Project
Our in-house crew completes the work on our agreed timeline. Most repairs finish in 1-3 days. New builds and full restorations are clearly milestoned.
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Call (503) 782-9723 Why Choose Us
Why Portland Homeowners
Why Portland Homeowners
Choose Our Crew for Deck Installation
We've earned hundreds of 5-star reviews by doing one thing very well: honest, expert deck work from a Portland-local team you can call any time. No autoresponders. No outsourced labor.
- Licensed, bonded, and insured in OR (#OR CCB #248317)
- 1,250+ Portland decks completed since 2008
- PNW climate specialists: we know what fails here
- Lifetime craftsmanship warranty on structural work
- Local team based in Portland, serving all 33 metro ZIP codes
- Straightforward phone quotes, no high-pressure sales visits
- Same-day response for safety hazards
- Stainless or coated fasteners standard (not extra)
Real Reviews
What Our Portland Customers
What Our Portland Customers
Say About Our Deck Installation
"They diagnosed our deck issues and finished the deck installation the same day their estimator came out. Charged exactly what they quoted, to the dollar."
Ken H. Alameda · Deck Installation
"Got bids from 5 contractors. They were the only one who came out for free, gave us a written quote on the spot, and didn't push us into a more expensive option."
Sarah M. St. Johns · Deck Installation
"The crew was respectful, on time, cleaned up better than they found it, and the work is rock solid two years in. Couldn't ask for more from a Portland deck contractor."
David L. Multnomah Village · Deck Installation
10 Service Areas · 33 ZIP Codes
DB Portland
DB Portland
Service Areas
Our DB Portland crew covers 10 service areas across 3 regions and 33 Portland-metro ZIP codes, every Portland sextant plus Washington County and Clackamas County. Pick your area below for local detail, or call (503) 782-9723 for a 5-minute consultation.
All Portland Service Areas 10 service areas · 3 regions · 33 ZIP codes covered
Portland 8
Downtown Portland 97201 · 97204 · 97205 Northwest Portland 97209 · 97210 · 97231 North Portland 97203 · 97217 · 97227 Inner Northeast Portland 97211 · 97212 · 97213 · 97232 Outer Northeast Portland 97218 · 97220 · 97230 Inner Southeast Portland 97202 · 97214 · 97215 East Portland 97206 · 97216 · 97233 · 97236 · 97266 Southwest Portland 97219 · 97221 · 97239
Washington County 1
Clackamas County 1
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Recent Work
Recent Portland
Recent Portland
Deck Installation Projects
Six recent deck installation projects from across Portland. Real photos from our portfolio, never stock. Real prices and durations from our books.
FAQ Deck Installation Portland:
Deck Installation Portland:
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the questions Portland homeowners ask us most about deck installation. Don't see yours? Just call. Most questions get answered in under 5 minutes.
01 How much does deck installation cost in Portland?
New deck installation Portland pricing ranges $7,500–$45,000 in 2025. A 300 sq ft (28 sq m) cedar deck runs $12,000–$18,000. The same size in Trex Transcend composite costs $18,000–$28,000. IPE hardwood pushes $28,000–$45,000. Multi-level designs add 25-40% over single-level pricing.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-972302 How long does new deck installation Portland take?
A 300 sq ft (28 sq m) deck installation takes 6-10 construction days. PP&D permit review adds 2-4 weeks. Multi-level or hillside builds run 12-21 construction days. Total project window from signed quote to final inspection: 5-9 weeks.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-972303 What deck installation cost Portland includes?
Our fixed quote covers 6 line items: materials, labor, PP&D permits, structural engineering, joist tape, and Simpson Strong-Tie hardware. The quote does not include site clearing if a previous deck must be demolished; that adds $800–$2,500.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-972304 Do I need a permit to install deck Portland?
Yes, decks over 30 inches above grade require PP&D permits. Detached freestanding decks under 30 inches typically skip the permit. We file all permits in-house and the fee runs $185–$485 depending on deck value.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-972305 What deck materials suit Portland weather best?
4 materials work in Pacific Northwest Climate (PNW). Trex Transcend composite handles 36-inch rainfall with a 25-year fade warranty. TimberTech AZEK PVC suits waterfront homes. Western Red Cedar fits traditional designs with annual oiling. IPE hardwood lasts 75+ years on view-home decks.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-972306 Can you install a deck on a hillside lot?
Yes. Hillside deck installation Portland requires structural engineering, helical piles or deep-pier footings, and steep slope structural engineering review. We handle hillside builds in Southwest Hills, Alameda, Multnomah Village, and Overlook.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-972307 Do you offer financing for Portland deck projects?
Yes. We partner with Synchrony Financial and Wells Fargo Outdoor Solutions for 6-month, 12-month, and 60-month plans on projects $2,500 to $75,000. 0% APR promotional periods qualify many homeowners. Call (503) 782-9723 for current rates.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-972308 What does your 10-year workmanship warranty cover?
Our 10-year structural workmanship warranty covers 5 elements: framing, ledger attachment, footing connections, railings, and stairs. The warranty transfers to the next homeowner on sale. Material warranties from manufacturers (Trex 25-year, TimberTech 30-year, IPE lifetime) stack on top.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-9723 Ready to Start?
Ready to Installation
Ready to Installation
Your Portland Deck?
Get a free phone consultation in under 5 minutes. We'll tell you what's needed, what it costs to fix, and how fast we can start. No high-pressure sales, just straight answers from a real Portland deck contractor.
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