Pierce County
General Contractor in University Place, WA
Licensed BESTPPC752LD$30,000 bondedInsuredFree estimatesSe habla español
Best Pro Contractors works throughout University Place, a short drive from the Spanaway base and close enough for projects of any size.
University Place is defined by the water. The city runs along the bluff above Puget Sound and Chambers Bay, and the closer a house sits to that edge, the more the weather does to it. Salt air, wind straight off the Sound and driving rain all shorten the life of exterior paint, wood and roofing compared with a sheltered street a few miles inland.
The other defining feature is the age of the housing. A large share of the city was built between the 1950s and the 1970s, when it was still unincorporated Pierce County. Those homes are now several roofs and several repaints into their lives, and many are on their first serious remodel.
Public record
Verify with L&I- WA contractor license
- BESTPPC752LD
- Construction Contractor, General · Active · UBI 605 604 724
- Contractor bond
- $30,000
- The North River Insurance Company · double the $15,000 a specialty contractor carries
- General liability
- $1,000,000
- State National Insurance Company Inc · four times the $250,000 state minimum
Services
What we do in University Place
All six trades are available here. Each links through to the full detail on scope, process and what drives the cost.
Roofing in University Place
Tear-off, full replacement, repair and fascia.
Exterior and Interior Painting in University Place
Full prep, honest coverage, coatings rated for this climate.
Deck Building and Repair in University Place
New builds, rebuilds and structural repair, composite or wood.
Flooring Installation in University Place
Hardwood, luxury vinyl plank, laminate and tile.
Cabinetry Installation in University Place
Kitchen and bath installs, refacing and built-ins.
General Remodeling and Additions in University Place
Kitchens, baths, additions and whole-home renovation.
Local detail
Working in University Place
Permits
City of University Place Planning and Development Services
University Place incorporated in 1995 and issues its own building permits through Planning and Development Services. Because the city is younger than most of its housing, permit records for work done before 1995 sit with Pierce County rather than the city, which is worth knowing when researching an older property. Parcels on or near the bluff above the Sound can carry steep slope and geologic hazard requirements that add review.
Housing stock
- A large stock of 1950s to 1970s ramblers and split-levels built while the area was still unincorporated Pierce County
- Higher-value homes along the bluff and toward Day Island and the Narrows, where exposure to the water is greatest
- Newer infill and townhome construction, particularly around the town centre and the Chambers Bay side
- Mid-century homes with original single-pane windows, original cedar or hardboard siding and dated kitchens, which is where most remodel work starts
- Some properties with significant slope, where drainage and retaining structures matter as much as the house itself
Climate and conditions
- Salt air off Puget Sound, which is hard on exterior paint, fasteners and unprotected wood
- Wind exposure on the bluff and the west-facing streets, with little to break it coming off the water
- Wind-driven rain reaching parts of a wall that would stay dry on a sheltered site, which is why flashing and sealing details matter more here
- Steep slope and erosion concerns on bluff-side parcels, which affect drainage and any structure near the edge
- The same October to May wet season as the rest of the South Sound, with moss on shaded roof slopes
Neighborhoods served
Chambers Creek · Day Island · Sunset Terrace · Narrows · Town Center · Curran Orchard · Bridgeport
Recent work
Recent work across the service area
Every photograph below is a Best Pro job. We have not tagged them by city yet, so these are from across Pierce and King County rather than from University Place specifically. Ask to see local work when you call.
Decks
Composite deck, paver patio and lighting
A curved composite deck stepping down to a herringbone paver patio, with a seat wall, integrated riser lighting along every step, and a steel pergola wired for string lights.
Decks
Curved composite deck against a stone seat wall
The same deck in daylight, showing the curved edge cut to follow the existing block retaining wall and the contrasting fascia and step nosing.
Decks
Covered deck and grill area
Composite decking carried under an existing covered patio to create a sheltered outdoor kitchen and grill area that stays usable through the wet season.
Questions
University Place questions
Yes, noticeably. Salt air and wind-driven rain on an exposed west-facing wall will take years off a paint job compared with the sheltered side of the same house. It changes what we recommend too: better preparation, and coatings rated for this exposure rather than whatever is cheapest.
Usually three. Full preparation and repaint, which is the least expensive and buys several years if the substrate is sound. Repair and replacement of failed sections then repaint. Or full residing, which costs more up front and resets the clock. Which one makes sense depends on the condition of what is actually under the paint, which is what the walkthrough is for.
The City of University Place issues its own permits through Planning and Development Services. The city incorporated in 1995, so records for earlier work sit with Pierce County. Bluff-side parcels can also carry steep slope or geologic hazard review.
Yes. University Place is close to the Spanaway base, so smaller repairs are practical here in a way they are not in the Eastside cities.
Get a free estimate in University Place
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