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"Aaron did a terrific job in every respect. Definitely a five star rating"
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"Great efficient work by Senad doing some decking for me had it all sorted in half a day would recommend. "
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Feda did an outstanding job renewing our deck. His communication and workmanship was excellent. Would not hesitate to recommend his services.
Sand and Stain Deck (including supply of materials)
$500
Excellent work, professional, on time and nice chap overall.
Sand and oil deck
$250
William did a fantastic job. Super organised and easy to communicate with. High quality work and attention to detail. I would highly recommend him and will definitely use him again if we have anything round the house.
Pressure clean, sand and stain deck and steps
$300
They’ve done a great job.
Clean and oil my deck
$650
Andy was efficient , open to ideas and requests . He was on time as well.
Build a deck
$6,000
What's the average cost of a decking builder in East Melbourne
$240 - $800
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$240
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$500
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$800
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4.85
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"Khaled has given the best advise about my scope of work. I will recommend him for any carpentry Jobs. "
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"Kynan was easy to deal with and we were happy with the work he did on our deck. "
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"Very diligent worker. Got the job done in 1 day. Respectful and did a good job with the deck. Can highly recommend. "
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"Hamish is a good communicator and very professional in the way he goes about the task. Look forward to booking him again..."
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Recent Timber Decking reviews in East Melbourne
Everything worked well. Job well done!
Timber Decking: Clean, power sand as necessary, repair and re-oil
$1,000
Excellent job done by David. His attention to detail was top notch.
Replace approximately 9 timber decking boards
$120
This is a professional crew. The sanding stage was done with a great deal of detail. The staining was smoothly applied and edging was outstanding. Communication was clear and polite. Thanks.
TIMBER DECK SANDING & STAINING 80SQM
$2,000
Hamish did a great job painting my 125m2 deck. Very dedicated to details, recommended!
Timber deck painting
$1,000
Such a lovely hardworking guy, highly recommend and would use again!
Carpentry- remove threaded screws X 3 from timber deck Kew
$45
Great job on our deck restoration. Very easy going and communicative. Really great guy. I will definitely recommend him. Thanks again!
Restore hardwood timber deck
$500
What's the average cost of a timber decking contractor in East Melbourne
$459 - $1,850
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$1,850
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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.
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Deck staining and sealing
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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.
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Recent Decking tasks in East Melbourne
Deck restoration
$500
Blackburn North VIC 3130, Australia
21st Jul 2026
Deck restoration - sand, clean, stain with water based. 3 decks (sizes below) 1.) 5m x 2.5m (includes railing) 2.) 1m x 3m (includes 3 steps) 3.) 5m x 6m (includes 6 steps, railings and posts I will supply all materials
Decking repair and painting
$500
Burwood VIC 3125, Australia
20th Jul 2026
The decking is not stable needed to repair. After repaired, it needed to be painted.
Front deck restoration and reconfiguration
$2,000
Blackburn North VIC 3130, Australia
20th Jul 2026
Replace decking boards Remove wall Add railing Add stairs
Help with painting the outdoor kids equipment and deck
$500
Burwood VIC 3125, Australia
19th Jul 2026
Need help with cleaning/sanding/priming/painting or staining the outdoor kids play equipment and the deck approx 8x6 size and the 2 side doors. I can supply the paint etc but pls bring the equipment to complete the work. We also need to get a couple of room walls painted (room size approx 4x5) .. everything double coat minimum. Needs this done so put your best offer pls.
Repair deck dent
$500
Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia
18th Jul 2026
Repairs to dent in decking
Floor & decking repair
$100
Burwood VIC 3125, Australia
17th Jul 2026
repair patch on floor replace parqui boards x 10 & replace 1 lenth of murbu decking
Assemble a deck with modular tiles - please provide quote
$100
Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia
17th Jul 2026
Take away rock pebbles and Assemble a deck using timber modular decking tiles from Bunnings. Area is approx 4 x 5 metres Please provide a quote.
Replace 3-5 decking planks + match cosmetics + oil stain
$300
Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia
12th Jul 2026
3-5 planks replacement on the decking, oil stain + make good
Prepare and oil a new Merbau Deck + Pre-painted Handrail & Stairs.
$600
Doncaster VIC 3108, Australia
11th Jul 2026
Prepare and oil a newly installed merbau 30sqm deck (140x18 boards). The new deck surface boards are factory pre-oiled that were installed 6 weeks ago. Before oiling, preparation includes removing any dirt and residues, scraping, cleaning to remove tannins, allowing adequate time to dry, light sanding. In addition to the deck boards, sand seal and oil the handrails (12meters) and the stairs steps. The handrails and the steps were painted 4 years ago, they need to be heavily sanded back to the bare timber and to apply cleaning before coating 2 or 3 times. Cracks on the handrails to be sealed. The posts and the vertical boards are not part of the job, only the top vertical board (only one) needs to be sanded and coated. Pls explain the planned work including cleaning, scrubbing, washing, coating, etc. Bring your equipment and chemicals cleaning materials. I will supply/ reimburse the oil, pls recommend the brand to use. We will need to coordinate the application around a stretch of dry weather to allow for proper drying and curing.
Deck restoration
$500
Mont Albert North VIC, Australia
24th Jun 2026
Looking for somebody to restore my deck, it’s weathered and needs some care ~7m by 4m Sanding of decks boards Re-oiling Hammering in nails Requires a sander
The deck is an improvement, but the overall experience didn't meet my expectations. I booked a deck restoration, however the sanding was minimal and there are still noticeable scratches and imperfections. Communication was inconsistent, questions about the process weren't clearly answered, and I found it unprofessional to be asked to increase the agreed price on arrival.
Pergola and decking
$6,000
Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
17th Jun 2026
Pergola and decking in backyard
2 bathrooms re-sealing, Touch up wall and decking.
$400
Burwood East VIC 3151, Australia
16th Jun 2026
1. Remove mouldy seal glue and re-sealing 2 bathrooms. 2. Touch up all of the dirty walls and remove hook fill up the hole 3. Renovate decking floor
Fix sliding door , fix fluoro light mount in garage, fix deck planks
$200
Blackburn VIC, Australia
5th Jun 2026
Fix sliding door mount n pelmet, resecure fluoro light mounting in garage, renail or rescrew 3 or 4 deck planks
Deck Clear Coat Staining
$150
Camberwell VIC, Australia
3rd Jun 2026
We have recently got a deck built on our side yard. We will buy the stain from Bunnings. We require someone to apply the stain for us. The area for decking is roughly 2.37 m x 1.05 m. 2.37 being the longest edge.
Paul was very helpful in completing our deck staining.
Fixing the outside deck
$600
Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia
29th May 2026
Swimming pool decking need to be repaired ... other small handi man work .
Install decking on my backyard
$2,000
Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia
18th May 2026
We want to put decking on a portion of our side patio area. Currently the area is a grass/garden patch. The area for decking is roughly 2.37 m x 1.05 m. 2.37 being the longest edge, noting the remainder of the area is less than this by about half a meter. We would also like the height of the deck to be roughly in line with the first or second step. We are looking for high-quality materials and workmanship and durability in the decking. We want the decking to match the existing decking as closely as possible and allow for rain water drainage. There is access to the underbelly of the house that will need to be retained. We are looking for someone to source the appropriate decking material and build the deck for us.
Great work by Justin for our deck. He was very generous with his time and knew what he was doing! Very helpful. Would use him again.
Repair Deck
$150
Templestowe VIC 3106, Australia
6th May 2026
I need a small back yard decking repaired (almost 1 square meter) Photos attached
Noah did a fantastic job Great communication and very precise result Much appreciated for great work
Sand and stain timber deck
$500
Blackburn South VIC, Australia
12th Mar 2026
Timber decking requiring surface preparation and staining or oiling. Approximately 32 m².
Professional, experienced and good attention to detail.
Install merbau deck- 16 m2
$5,500
Doncaster East VIC, Australia
23rd Feb 2026
some pavers need to be removed to install a merbau deck in its place 14m2.
What a wonderful job! High quality craftsmanship; a beautiful merbau deck installed meticulously, paying attention to every small detail. Most definitely recommended. Thank you so much Justin.
Oiling a deck
$250
Bulleen VIC 3105, Australia
25th Jan 2026
Looking for an experienced person to clean and oil a timber deck. Deck is already in good condition. Only a few months old. Nice rectangular flat surface to work on with only 2 stairs
Rustam did a great job oiling the deck. Clean and tidy, took his time and did it well. Would use him again 👍
Recent Composite Decking tasks in East Melbourne
Composite Decking Installation
$1,500
Balwyn North VIC 3104, Australia
15th Mar 2025
Install frame and composite decking. It's three steps the full way along the back of house (approx 7m long) and 70cm wide. I can supply the boards if required. I was thinking these: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ekodeck-137-x-23mm-5-4m-alpine-ash-ironwood-designer-series-composite-decking_p0109384
Alfresco Composite Decking Quote
$5
Burwood VIC, Australia
23rd Oct 2024
Looking to get some quotes for composite decking in alfresco area on concrete. - Ekodeck Designer - Woodevo Home Advanced Area: approx 5.5m x 6.5m
Recent Timber Decking tasks in East Melbourne
Outdoor timber deck sanding 20sqm
$350
Hawthorn East VIC, Australia
14th May 2026
Light sanding of about 20sq m outdoor deck which has been partially chemical stripped there is outdoor power point in middle of deck
Oil Timber Deck Oil with Cutek
$400
Balwyn North VIC, Australia
26th Apr 2026
Timber merbau deck measuring 12m x 4m to be washed and oiled using Cutek brand oil. I will supply oil. Need this to be done over 2 seperate days. After washing deck it must be completely dry before applying oil.
Sand and stain timber deck
$500
Blackburn South VIC, Australia
12th Mar 2026
Timber decking requiring surface preparation and staining or oiling. Approximately 32 m².
Professional, experienced and good attention to detail.
Deck staining - 2 timber decks
$500
Kew VIC, Australia
13th Jan 2026
We’re looking for an experienced handyman / deck specialist to prepare and stain two timber decks at our home. Scope of work: • Deck 1: approx. 90 sqm • Deck 2 (pool area): approx. 20 sqm • Clean and prep decks as required (light sanding / wash) • Apply timber stain (product can be discussed or supplied by you) Requirements: • Experience staining timber decks • Own tools and equipment • Careful, tidy work (especially around pool area) • Ability to advise on stain type and number of coats
Stain my timber deck
$500
Kew East, Victoria
3rd Nov 2025
We have a small back deck, side deck surrounding a spa and timber stairs that need to be cleaned and stained. I can supply the materials. Need you to clean, prep and stain all areas.
Anthony was super easy to work with. Make sure to confirm timings as sometimes he needs some flexibility with the weather :)
Move a heavy fountain off a timber deck
$150
Templestowe VIC, Australia
23rd Sep 2025
I have a very heavy concrete garden fountain. Its in two pieces, base and top. Its currently located on a timber deck and I need it moved off the deck down a small ramp and placed there as I'm having the deck refurbished. I imagine its weight is similar to a piano. Definitely a two man job. I have photos of the fountain and where it needs to be moved to. With two men and the right equipment, the job should take no longer than 20 minutes. I will need the fountain placed back on the deck when the deck is refurbished. Price can be negotiated.
Timber decks sanded and painted
$2,000
Hawthorn VIC, Australia
6th Sep 2025
85 square metres of wooden decking sanded and 3 coats of decking oil
Great job. Very happy
Timber Decking with stair Installation in Box Hill, VIC, 3128
$4,500
Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia
1st Apr 2025
Carpenter Needed – Supply & Build 5m x 2m Timber Deck with Stair Installation I am looking for an experienced carpenter to supply materials and construct a 5m x 2m timber deck, approximately 1m high from ground level, with an integrated staircase. The project includes structural framing, decking installation, and stair setup, ensuring compliance with Australian Building Code (BCA) and all relevant regulatory requirements. Project Details: Deck Size: 5m x 2m (10m²), approx. 1m high from ground level Materials to be supplied by the carpenter, including all timber, fixings, joist hangers, bolts, and fasteners Structural Components: Ledger Board (Fixed to Brick Wall): 190mm x 45mm timber, secured with M12 Dyna bolts, spaced 600mm apart Posts (Outside Edge): 100mm x 100mm or 90mm x 90mm H4 structural timber, extending 1m above the decking surface (for future balustrade installation) Bearers: 190mm x 45mm MPG10 H3, Joists: 140mm x 45mm MPG10 H3, installed 450mm apart, sitting on top of the bearers Decking Boards: 90mm x 19mm Merbau, fixed with stainless steel screws Deck Bracing: Decks shall be braced to prevent lateral movement and designed in accordance with the BCA and regulatory requirements Stair Installation: Peak Black 6-Tread Steel Stair Stringer Step Treads: 240mm x 45mm x 1050mm timber Installed as per manufacturer’s instructions Job Requirements: Carpenter must supply all required materials, including timber, fasteners, and fixings Must be a licensed carpenter with experience in timber deck construction Must comply with Australian Building Code (BCA) & Standards Ability to securely install stair stringer and step treads Ensure a clean and professional finish How to Apply: Please provide your quote (including materials & labor), experience details, and availability. Photos of previous decking work are highly preferred. Looking forward to working with a skilled carpenter for this project!
Sanding timber deck
$400
Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia
2nd Feb 2025
Lightly sand deck and timber walls. Scrub wash deck after sanding. Stain deck
Timber Decking
$9,999
Doncaster VIC, Australia
21st Dec 2024
Timber decking, steps and pergola
Repair 6- 10 deck timber deck boards, sand and spray deck grey
$1,000
Camberwell VIC, Australia
26th Oct 2024
Repair, sand and stain timber deck
Timber deck
$1,000
Hawthorn East VIC, Australia
26th Oct 2024
Repair and stain timber deck.
Timber deck painting
$1,000
Camberwell 維多利亞省澳大利亚
12th Oct 2024
Paint 2 layers of stain on 125 m2 outdoor deck, stain and deck cleaner provided, please provide your offer, experienced worker preferred
Hamish did a great job painting my 125m2 deck. Very dedicated to details, recommended!
Timber Decking
$5
Doncaster VIC, Australia
9th Oct 2024
Timber decking 4.7m x 4.5 Tickness 19mm Merbau stained Raise 20cm to meet the sliding door
Timber Decking: Clean, power sand as necessary, repair and re-oil
$1,000
Camberwell VIC, Australia
19th Aug 2024
We have four sections of Merbau decking of various sizes and conditions. Rear deck (17 M2) Roof-top (12 M2), Front deck (2.5 M2) and Dining room deck (2.2 M2). The current deck conditions vary from good to poor. We don’t think that any boards will require replacement. We seek a quotation for the job.
Everything worked well. Job well done!
Paint or oil timber decking 37 sqm
$1,000
Mont Albert VIC, Australia
20th Feb 2024
I need to have my deck painted. The old stain may have to be remove. Need advice.
Timber deck rejuvenation.
$5
Cremorne VIC, Australia
12th Jan 2024
100m2 of neglected timber decking, with tennis court and property adjoining so need to protect both thoroughly. This has to look immaculate, so tell me your most thorough process and let’s take it from there - Due date: Before Monday, 22 January 2024
Restoring Timber Decking and Fencing
$250
Canterbury VIC, Australia
11th Dec 2023
Hi, we need help to clean, sand and re-stain our timber decking and fencing. There are two small deck areas and a surrounding timber / wall area (see photos). Stain will be provided.
Replace a small timber deck
$3,000
Doncaster VIC, Australia
13th Nov 2023
Need replacement of an old/deteriorated small timber deck that abuts the back patio. Decking around 1.9 x 1.3m, with a 5 plank stairs around 1.3m width. Railing around the deck and stairs. Height from patio to ground level around 0.8m. - Due date: Before Saturday, 16 December 2023
Carpentry- remove threaded screws X 3 from timber deck Kew
$45
Cotham Ward VIC, Australia
5th Nov 2023
Need help removing 3 threaded deck screws from deck. I was DIY some repairs and staining and I accidentally threaded 3 deck screws. I hope someone can help. I also have some exterior trim painting work to quote. - Due date: Before Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Such a lovely hardworking guy, highly recommend and would use again!








