Our Story
At Proper Built, we started with a simple vision: to transform ordinary backyards into extraordinary outdoor living spaces that reflect their owners’ uniqueness.
Founded in Portland, we are driven by a passion for craftsmanship and a desire to create not just decks but lasting outdoor experiences for families to enjoy.
We aim to ensure every project we undertake enhances your lifestyle, improves your home’s aesthetic, and lasts for generations to come.
What Makes Proper Built Different?
Expertise and Precision
Every project at Proper Built is led by skilled craftsmen using the highest quality materials and cutting-edge design. Our detailed approach ensures that no two projects are identical, offering a customized experience tailored to each client’s specific desires.
Client-Centric Approach
We listen carefully to your needs and preferences, ensuring that the final product is functional, beautiful, and a true extension of your home. Our team is committed to your satisfaction from the initial consultation to the final walkthrough, making for an exceptional experience.
Our Values
Integrity and Honesty
We operate with the highest levels of integrity and transparency. We communicate openly with all our clients, ensuring they have all the information they need to make informed decisions.
Quality Craftsmanship
As an award-winning deck builder, our commitment to quality is unwavering. We use only the best materials and meticulous techniques to ensure that every project is built to last.
Innovation
We continually embrace new technologies and ideas to improve our services and the quality of our builds, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the trends and techniques in the decking industry.
PHIUS-Certified Builder
Proper Built, a PHIUS-certified builder, epitomizes excellence and a commitment to sustainable construction practices. This certification from the Passive House Institute US highlights our proficiency in advanced, energy-efficient building techniques. We specialize in homes and structures that meet rigorous energy efficiency standards.
Enhancing Customer Experience: The Proper Built Way
At Proper Built, we are dedicated to not only constructing high-quality decks but also enhancing the overall customer experience from the first consultation to the completion of your project. Recognizing that many homeowners undertake deck building only once in a lifetime, we’ve instituted a unique process aimed at making this investment both memorable and stress-free.
- Comprehensive Documentation of Construction Process: Each phase of construction is meticulously documented through photography, from groundbreaking to final touches, providing homeowners with a visual record that offers transparency and peace of mind.
- Resource Provision Upon Project Completion: Homeowners receive a flash drive loaded with detailed maintenance information, product details, and specific structural data, simplifying any future modifications or repairs.
- Personal Tokens of Appreciation: At project completion, homeowners are gifted with Proper Built branded swag, enhancing the personal connection and celebrating the project’s completion.
- Emphasis on Experience and Lasting Memories: Proper Built values the deck-building process as a journey to create lasting memories, focusing on providing families with a space to enjoy for years to come.
Our Process
- Initial Information Gathering: Share your vision, photos of the area, and any inspirational images.
- In-Home Consultation: We’ll schedule a visit and discuss how you intend to use the space.
- Needs Assessment and Design Planning: We prioritize your needs when we draw up plans and consider materials to provide a detailed estimate.
- Estimation and Scheduling: We provide a comprehensive estimate and schedule once the design is approved.
- Permitting and Approvals: We manage all aspects of permitting, and we’ll provide you with documents for HOA approvals.
