47.2529° N · 122.4443° W — TACOMA, WA

Building, renovating, and developing the South Sound.

Dueck Residential is a Tacoma-based residential general contractor — from remodels and additions to finish work and painting — with a growing focus on real estate development. One local team, one point of accountability.

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BuildGeneral Contracting
RenovateRemodels & Additions
DevelopResidential Projects
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Our Mission

"Based in Tacoma, Washington, Dueck Residential is a residential general contractor — building, renovating, and finishing homes and properties, with a growing focus on residential development across the South Sound."

Our mission is simple: deliver dependable, high-quality construction while building long-term relationships with homeowners, property owners, and investors throughout the South Puget Sound. It's a philosophy built on being local — we grew up in Federal Way and Tacoma, and we treat every project like it's around the corner from our own. More about our team & standards →

0Owner-operators on every project
%Local, South Sound based
0Contract & point of accountability
0Corners cut where you can't see
Services

What we build

Full-service residential general contracting — plus the finish work and development thinking that go with it. Organized like a scope of work, because that's how we run projects. Tap any card for the details.

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General Contracting

Full-service residential GC — we plan, coordinate the trades, and build, acting as your single point of accountability from permit to punch list.

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What's included

  • Scope, budget & scheduling
  • Permitting coordination
  • Trades managed for you
  • One contract, one contact
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Renovations & Remodels

Whole-home and room-by-room remodels — kitchens, baths, basements, and layout changes done around how you actually live.

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What's included

  • Kitchen & bath remodels
  • Basement & layout changes
  • Finish carpentry & trim
  • Repair-and-refinish packages
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Additions & Exteriors

Room additions, siding, decks, and exterior improvements — built and detailed for Pacific Northwest weather.

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What's included

  • Room & square-footage additions
  • Siding & exterior work
  • Decks & outdoor living
  • Weather-smart detailing
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Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and detail work — the finish layer on a remodel, or a refresh on its own.

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Exterior Painting

Siding, trim, fascia, eaves, and doors — with prep planned around Pacific Northwest moisture and the coating's condition.

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Commercial & Tenant Improvements

Build-outs, repairs, and repaints for offices, retail, and multifamily — scheduled around tenants, staff, and your operating hours.

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What's included

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Property Maintenance

Ongoing repairs and upkeep for homeowners, landlords, and property managers — single units to full portfolios.

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What's included

  • Routine repairs & handyman work
  • Seasonal & preventative upkeep
  • Tenant-turnover repairs
  • Single units to portfolios
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Real Estate Development

A growing part of what we do — bringing our build experience to small-scale residential projects and partnering on what to build next.

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Where we are

  • Build-ready project planning
  • Owner & investor partnering
  • Feasibility & scope input
  • Growing, Tacoma-rooted
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Our Standard

Quality shows up in the parts you don't see.

A build is only as good as the work behind the finish — the framing, the prep, the details that get covered up. We run every project around the parts that are easy to skip and expensive to get wrong. See our interior and exterior finish work for examples.

Preparation first

Structure, substrate, and surface work matched to what the project actually needs — framing and repairs done right before anything gets covered, never one-size-fits-all.

Protection everywhere

Floors, finishes, fixtures, and landscaping are covered and protected before the work starts. Occupied home or empty shell, we work like we're a guest in it.

Honest about what we find

When we open a wall and find rot, moisture, or a surprise, we show you and confirm the right fix — rather than building over a problem.

Clean finish

Careful, controlled finish work for crisp lines and consistent results, tidy work areas every day, and a full walkthrough of the completed project with you.

Dueck Residential crew preparing and protecting a Tacoma-area home during a remodel.
Whole projects or single trades

We take on full remodels and additions, finish and painting work, and ongoing maintenance for owners and property managers throughout the Tacoma area. Every project starts with an honest look at what it actually needs.

Commercial & Development

Build-outs today, developments next

Owners, property managers, and investors work with us on commercial build-outs and tenant improvements — scheduled around your building and your tenants. And we're growing a residential development arm, bringing that same build experience to small-scale projects across the South Sound.

We'll tell you plainly where our development work is today rather than overstate it — if you're an owner or investor weighing what to build, we'd like to be part of that conversation.

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SPEC SHEET — COMMERCIAL & DEVDR-C
ScopeTenant improvements & build-outs
SchedulingNights & weekends available
CoverageLicensed & insured
DevelopmentResidential projects — growing
ContactOne team, start to finish
How a Project Runs

From first call to final walkthrough

The same disciplined process whether it's a maintenance call, a kitchen remodel, or a full addition.

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Consultation

Call, text, or send the form — we'll learn the property and the goal, and get back to you within a couple of days.

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Assessment

A site visit and honest scope review — whether that's a punch list, a remodel, or a close look at what a project really involves.

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Proposal

A clear written plan and pricing — what's included, what isn't, and what may need confirmation before we begin.

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Build

Protection first, prep second, then the work — managed by the same people you talked to on the phone. No dispatch center, no hand-offs you didn't agree to.

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Walkthrough

We walk the finished project with you before we call it done, leave the site clean, and hand off documentation for your records.

Meet the Team

Who you're working with

Two Federal Way / Tacoma locals, running every project day to day — no dispatch center in between. Read more about Dueck Residential →

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James Dueck

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Born and raised in Federal Way, James brings a background in sales and property services to how the business is run day to day. He spent two years living in Mexico City before coming back home to the South Sound. Outside the office, you'll catch him on the golf course or the pickleball courts.

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Jeremiah Ross-Seru

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Jeremiah's background is in real estate sales, with prior experience as an account executive at REI and Hawx Pest Control. That relationship-first, real-estate-minded approach carries over into how he runs projects and manages client accounts. Outside the office, you'll find him scuba diving or out on the golf course.

Service Area

Working across the South Puget Sound

Based in Tacoma, with contracting and finish projects throughout the surrounding region. See every community on our service areas page.

TacomaLakewoodFederal Way PuyallupUniversity PlaceFircrest Gig HarborFifeAuburn SpanawaySteilacoomSurrounding South Sound
Reviews

What clients say

★★★★★

"James and Jeremiah managed our whole main-floor remodel — permits, trades, finish work, the works — and kept us in the loop every single day."

— Michelle T., Federal Way · Remodel
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"We needed a retail space turned around between tenants. Dueck handled the build-out and repaint after hours and had it ready on schedule."

— Danny R., Lakewood · Commercial
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"They handled an addition and the exterior refinish together — one crew, one plan, clean result. The prep alone showed they weren't cutting corners."

— Priya K., Tacoma · Addition
Questions

Frequently asked

Residential general contracting — remodels, renovations, additions, finish carpentry, interior and exterior painting, and ongoing property maintenance. We focus on residential and light commercial work rather than large industrial projects.

Yes, for the work we take on. You can verify a Washington contractor's registration through Washington State L&I before any project begins.

We're a general contractor first. We're growing a residential development arm and partner with owners and investors on small-scale projects — we're happy to talk build opportunities, and we won't overstate where we are.

Call or text (435) 525-0976, or use our contact form. Sharing the property, the scope of work, and your general timing helps us give you an accurate picture — most consultations can be scheduled within a few days.

Get In Touch

Let's talk about your project

Remodel, addition, finish work, or a build opportunity — call, text, or send the details below. Most consultations can be scheduled within a few days.

Phone(435) 525-0976
Emailjames@dueckresidential.com
AreaTacoma & the South Puget Sound
HoursMon–Sat, 8am–6pm · Evenings/weekends for commercial by arrangement

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