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Recent Decking reviews in Canberra

Responsive and communicative. Good job for the budget.

X 2 wooden deck boards fastened

$100

Lee Did a fabulous job of sanding and painting mums deck. Friendly and help full. Thank you for the great job.

Sand and paint small back deck

$250

Great job, thanks Ashish!

Paint wooden decking

$150

Brendan was fantastic :)

Sanding and staining deck

$800

James did an excellent job. Highly recommended.

Deck clean and stain

$2,000

Lee was great - quick and Effie and did an excellent job on our deck

Deck needs staining

$250

What's the average cost of a decking builder in Canberra

$100 - $600

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$250

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$600

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Average reviews for Decking Services in Canberra

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Recent Timber Decking reviews in Canberra

Quality workmanship. You can tell he takes pride in his work.

Prep and Apply 3 coats of decking oi on a raised timber deckl

$500

Mal did a great job on my much neglected outdoor BBQ cabinetry and deck. It was high pressure washed, and then the edges were hand painted and then the rest oiled. I would highly recommend!

Timber Deck and BBQ area stain

$300

What's the average cost of a timber decking contractor in Canberra

$335 - $512

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$335

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$350

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$512

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Booking a decking service through Airtasker means getting connected with contractors, builders, designers, or repair specialists who are ready to work according to your request. From purchasing required materials to making sure you’re satisfied with the final output, Taskers will take care of the intricate process—just clearly communicate with them on your needs.


Here’s an overview of the tasks you can expect when hiring a specialist:


Deck installation

Taskers proficient in the art of decking installation should boost the pleasant energy in your home. The first step is planning the layout by visualising the edges and midpoint of the deck, plus plotting the support posts. By laying weed control fabric and gravel or placing concrete slabs, they start covering the ground. The specialist will place a substructure made of steel, timber, or aluminium. Some installers may add extra moisture protection using materials like butyl tape.


Next come the support posts or caissons. The Tasker cuts the boards and lays them out. Installers usually utilise steel bracket ties for support and an electric planer to keep the boards flush. 


After finishing this main frame of the deck, the main boards and decking material are installed. The deck installation specialist maintains 1⁄4” gaps between the boards to allow the wood to expand and contract depending on the weather. Lastly, they bolt the wood planks to the support posts using the anchor brackets. They’ll nail down the perimeter, inspect the entire deck, then let you check. And just like that, your deck is ready for you to furnish, decorate, and enjoy.


Note: If you haven’t secured a permit for the deck construction, you can request your Tasker to do this for you.


Deck staining and sealing

Built a new deck but have yet to get it stained and sealed? Need to give your expansive deck its yearly application of deck sealer? Deck installers near you can do the job.


Specialists can prepare the surfaces, apply the stain, and offer tips on maintaining its condition. If it’s a sealing job, it will consist of cleaning, power-washing, and sanding, followed by one to two coats of sealant. 


Tip: If you want to have home repainting done while you’re at it, you can hire a house painter on Airtasker.


Deck repair

Spotted cracks, splinters, or a greyish hue on your deck? Your hired expert can address those concerns. They can also check for rotting wood, inspect the ledger (the part attached to your house), as well as the joists, beams, and railings, to make sure everything is in top condition.


Repairing can also mean as simple as securing loose posts, or as complex as preventing a collapsed deck. If unsure, consult your Tasker about your deck’s condition.


If you want to continue elevating your home, you have the option to hire skilled Taskers in gardening, flooring, gate installation, roofing, and more.

Recent Decking tasks in Canberra

Sand back timber deck

$1,200

Campbell ACT, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Sand Back Timber Deck Task description: I’m looking for someone experienced to sand back an existing timber deck in preparation for oiling (oiling/staining not required for this task). Deck details: • Approx. 8.4m x 4.2m (35m2). • Timber deck attached house • Includes steps one 3 sides: • One side with 1 step • One side with 2 steps • One side with 3 steps Deck is weathered but structurally sound with nails and screws secured and levelled. Scope of work: • Machine sand flat deck surface • Sand steps and edges (including around step faces) • Remove old surface finish as needed • Final smooth finish suitable for oiling • Clean-up of sanding dust on completion You will need: • Your own professional sanding equipment • Experience sanding outdoor timber decking Access & timing: • Easy access • Flexible with timing, though Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Please include in your offer: - Your experience with deck sanding - Approximate time required for job - Confirmation that cleanup is included Budget: $900–$1,300 (open to reasonable offers based on experience).

Install mouse mesh under deck

$100

Cook ACT, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Hi there! I am looking for someone to install mouse mesh underneath a deck that is open (to stop snakes and critters getting in, and keep my small dogs out). It will need to be installed in a way that can be removed, as it's a rental (using staple gun?), and either have the bottom of the wire dug into the ground a bit or sloped outward to stop things pushing underneath it. Mouse mesh will be supplied, and some tools and possibly a staple gun will be available to use as well. I don't have measurements or photos just yet, as I get the keys on the 19th or 20th Jan. I will update the listing when I have those. Thanks :)

Decking to front porch

$300

Gungahlin ACT 2913, Australia

16th Jan 2026

Front porch and small walkway to be decked . Licensed & insured tradies read

Deck oiling quote

$50

Yarralumla ACT, Australia

15th Jan 2026

I need oiling off the deck at the back of my house done. You will need to initially come and measure the deck and give me a quote and then we can proceed. Last time oil was done was two years ago. I have put the price low so that you can come and give a quote first.

Deck and timber floor sanded, polished

$1,500

Garran ACT 2605, Australia

11th Jan 2026

Got a 30 sq mtr deck area that needs to be sanded and then stained varnished Got internal timber floor around 80 sq mtr that needs to be sanded and polished. Quote if you provide all equipment and consumables

Deck cleaned and oiled

$10

Duffy ACT, Australia

9th Jan 2026

Need merbau deck washed and cleaned, and then oiled.

Handyman - oil deck and small wood repairs

$200

Downer ACT, Australia

8th Jan 2026

I’d like to oil the deck and fix the patio doors (missing weather strips).

Cody was great: punctual, efficient, polite and effective.

Build small deck, install pond

$10

Yarralumla ACT, Australia

7th Jan 2026

build small deck, build/install pond & water pump etc, fix wood to top of outdoor bar. budget to be determined with responders

Re-do WPC deck stairs

$10

Kaleen ACT 2617, Australia

6th Jan 2026

Handyman needed to install deck stairs with new wpc boards.

Concrete Grinding. Flatten to get ready for decking.

$150

Conder ACT 2906, Australia

4th Jan 2026

Concrete grinding to get ready for timber decking

Sand and stain decks, steps and handrails

$900

Ngunnawal ACT, Australia

3rd Jan 2026

Sand, clean and stain timber decking. Main deck and rails/posts (approx 3.4m x 4.3m) Small deck 1.9m x 2m) with rails, posts & and 6 steps Garden rail & posts x 1

Oil timber deck

$350

Kambah ACT, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Re - oil timber deck Approx 25 meters

Thanks Will, you did a great job.

Build a low deck

$10

O'Connor ACT, Australia

31st Dec 2025

Build a low deck / landing. Roughly 5m x 5m. Deck will sit in ground.

Square Decking

$10

Gungahlin ACT, Australia

30th Dec 2025

Looking for someone to build a square wooden deck. I think it’s around 6m x 6m. Just looking to have a small step up onto the spa area. I have attached the area that needs doing plus a photo of what we are after. Price is just for the ad

Install gate on deck

$500

Fadden, Australian Capital Territory, AUS

21st Dec 2025

NB: location is NOT Fadden as listed. Location is Kambah 2902. In need of gate installation on an external deck to block off stairway. Approximate measurements in photos.

Wooden deck sanded.

$350

Nicholls ACT, Australia

18th Dec 2025

Wooden deck needs to be sanded to enable re-coat. Must have own equipment.

Covering with blueboard the lower part of two small decks

$1,000

Lyons ACT, Australia

17th Dec 2025

I have two small decks and want the lower areas where the posts are to be covered with blue board so you can look underneath and also the posts sitting in the metal feet into the ground need to be screwed into the posts about 12. i have the screws

Quote to renovate or retrofit the deck

$10

Belconnen ACT 2615, Australia

16th Dec 2025

I would like to get a quote on the cost renovate the deck.

Decking re-made

$10

Crace ACT, Australia

25th Nov 2025

If possible we need our deck re-made, preferably with eco-wood or a similar product that’s not timber. Our present decking measurements are 3550mmx4350mm and it is on a concrete slab.

👍👍👍👍👍 fantastic work

Screw down a couple decking boards

$50

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

18th Jul 2025

A couple (2 or 3) decking boards are popping up a little and need screwing down with long screws. Needs an electric screwdriver and long screws with strength to hold them down.

Was punctual, responsive, and did a great job. A good problem solver.

Recent Composite Decking tasks in Canberra

Install ground level composite deck

$5

Watson ACT, Australia

27th May 2025

Looking to get a quote and possible installation for a small ground-level deck (single step to ground) for the front of our house. Approximate dimensions available in the photo attachment. Composite materials preferred to reduce maintenance requirements. Am happy to provide materials if makes it easier.

Composite decking

$1,000

Holt ACT, Australia

13th Apr 2023

I require installation of Ekodeck (leatherwood colour) to the front entranceway of my house. Measurements: Length = 2450mm Width = 1420mm (at the widest section) Materials will need to be supplied. - Due date: Flexible

Recent Timber Decking tasks in Canberra

Sand back timber deck

$1,200

Campbell ACT, Australia

17th Jan 2026

Sand Back Timber Deck Task description: I’m looking for someone experienced to sand back an existing timber deck in preparation for oiling (oiling/staining not required for this task). Deck details: • Approx. 8.4m x 4.2m (35m2). • Timber deck attached house • Includes steps one 3 sides: • One side with 1 step • One side with 2 steps • One side with 3 steps Deck is weathered but structurally sound with nails and screws secured and levelled. Scope of work: • Machine sand flat deck surface • Sand steps and edges (including around step faces) • Remove old surface finish as needed • Final smooth finish suitable for oiling • Clean-up of sanding dust on completion You will need: • Your own professional sanding equipment • Experience sanding outdoor timber decking Access & timing: • Easy access • Flexible with timing, though Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Please include in your offer: - Your experience with deck sanding - Approximate time required for job - Confirmation that cleanup is included Budget: $900–$1,300 (open to reasonable offers based on experience).

Oil timber deck

$350

Kambah ACT, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

Re - oil timber deck Approx 25 meters

Thanks Will, you did a great job.

Prep and Apply 3 coats of decking oi on a raised timber deckl

$500

Evatt ACT 2617, Australia

8th Dec 2024

I need someone to prep and apply 3 coats of decking oil on a recently built, raised wooden deck. Deck is approximately 9m by 2.5m. The railings, support beams and outside facing wood need application as well.

Quality workmanship. You can tell he takes pride in his work.

Timber decking in front yard with a access lid over the water meter.

$1,500

Throsby ACT, Australia

9th Oct 2024

Timer decking with 2 steps till the front main door

Floating timber deck steps

$3,000

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

26th May 2024

We want to build at least 3-4 steps at the front of our property using Ecodeck material from Bunnings. The design is similar to a floating look from concrete steps.

Timber deck

$400

Taylor ACT, Australia

28th Jan 2024

Sand and stain 2 x2 section of decking - Due date: Flexible

Sand and oil timber deck

$400

Theodore ACT, Australia

29th Dec 2023

Sand and oil timber deck approx 6m x 6m - Due date: Flexible

Prepare and paint timber deck

$150

Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia

21st Dec 2023

Remove furniture, clean timber deck and reseal. Paint and accessories provided. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 24 December 2023

Build timber deck 40m2

$100

Canberra ACT, Australia

10th Aug 2023

Hello, I'm considering building a timber deck at the backyard of the house with 2-3 steps down to the lawn. I'd like to know what the total cost would be incl labor and material? Also what is eventual time frame to complete a project like this? - Due date: Flexible

Timber Deck and BBQ area stain

$300

Weston ACT, Australia

28th Mar 2023

High pressure clean and stain for timber decking and outdoor wooden bench and cabinetry. Would require 2 coats and then regular maintenance after that,

Mal did a great job on my much neglected outdoor BBQ cabinetry and deck. It was high pressure washed, and then the edges were hand painted and then the rest oiled. I would highly recommend!

Timber decking

$1,000

Amaroo ACT 2914, Australia

19th Mar 2023

I am looking for a expert in Timber decking. Need to install decking in backyard. Looking for somebody to come and give a quote first and should be available to finish the job. - Due date: Flexible

Sand timber deck

$300

Forrest ACT, Australia

11th Sep 2022

Require around 13 square metres of timber decking sanded back to timber. Easy access, all ground level. - Due date: Flexible

Timber deck

$555

Curtin ACT, Australia

4th Sep 2022

Existing deck 55square M has decay in joists. Joists sit on bricks and mortar foundations. So remove existing decking and joists. Install new joists and decking. Decking to b screwed. Probably 90mm wide decking as I fear cupping. I’m thinking 2 people on a hr rate. I’m Open to suggestions. I’m Happy to provide materials. The next section where I advise budget, how many hrs, $rate eta I’m entering a xyz answer to get this task listed . Happy to discuss

Sand back and oil stain timber deck

$200

Curtin ACT, Australia

2nd Feb 2022

Need someone to sand back the existing oil stain then paint with new stain. Usually a 2 day job: day 1 - sanding, day 2 painting Materials and tools will be provided. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 13th Mar 2022