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Recent Decking reviews in Sutherland Shire

What a pleasure it was to have George complete my job, he is a wealth of knowledge and experience. George did a fantastic job at a great price, I can't recommend him enough.

Clean and oil decks

$800

Did a great job cleaning and restoring our patio deck.

Stain and prime wooden deck

$450

George is an absolute legend and pleasure to work with. Honest, reliable and hardworking. Will use again for sure!

Sand and restore outdoor deck

$400

I would 100% recommend George for any painting, decking projects. George was very understanding in explaining the work he was doing and how long this would take. He was also very trustworthy as I was away overseas while he sanded/stained my front and back deck. When I came home everything looked amazing and clean and tidy. He is a true perfectionist and professional.

Front and Back Deck maintenance

$1,000

This was our first time using Airtasker and George made it an easy and stress free experience. Not only did he do a fantastic job he is very knowledgeable of all things painting and is a lovely Guy as well. We would recommend George to anyone who needs a painting or decking job done👍

Sand and stain deck

$600

Punctual, thorough, helpful and excellent quality. Would use again.

Deck Oiling

$175

What's the average cost of a decking builder in Sutherland Shire

$220 - $806

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$220

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$575

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$806

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Average reviews for Decking Services in Sutherland Shire

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Recent Timber Decking reviews in Sutherland Shire

Great job staining our timber deck, he was very thorough and professional. Great communication and helpful

Stain timber decking

$200

It was a pleasure having Jone complete my task. He did a great job and worked very hard in 30 degree heat. I would definitely recommend Jone.

Paint a timber deck

$600

good experience and fair price

Timber deck sanding

$400

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

$187 - $750

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$187

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$350

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$750

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Average reviews for Timber Decking Services in Sutherland Shire

based on 6 reviews

4.5

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What can you get from decking builders?

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 Sutherland Shire

Get, and hang, an external door on my back deck

$500

Miranda NSW, Australia

27th May 2026

A door was installed for a room on our back deck. The door had a veneer to match our house glued to it, but over time it was clear that the hinges used were not strong enough to anchor it securely. The door is now damaged and fallen off hinges. Just Need a new plain door that sits flush with wall and I will paint. Need it installed on hinges only, no locking hardware. Size of door is 690 x 2035 x 35

Need a balustrade on a timber deck

$10

Taren Point NSW, Australia

26th May 2026

I have a timber rail bit l need the wire balastrades ..

Sanding deck and replace one wooden board at the front

$1,500

Caringbah South NSW 2229, Australia

24th May 2026

Sand front and back decks of my house, Replace one piece of decking in the front. Photo 1 and 2 is the back deck Photo 3 and 4 is the front deck

Sand and stain deck

$500

Engadine NSW, Australia

22nd May 2026

Sand back with machine and stain deck. Most of it (75%) under cover. Approx. 50square metres. Furniture can be easily removed. Stain oil provided. New full tub recently bought. To be done ASAP. - Due date: Flexible

Replace Tredmill Running Deck & Belt

$150

Miranda NSW 2228, Australia

19th May 2026

Running belt needs replacing.

Build a wooden deck and construct a garden shed

$1,000

Grays Point NSW, Australia

18th May 2026

Construct a wooden deck 2255mm x 1890 mm with water proof wooden floor and construct a Easy Shed brand Garden shed to fit the wooden base.

Decking project

$10

Miranda NSW 2228, Australia

15th May 2026

Build a backyard decking

Build a deck

$2,500

Miranda NSW 2228, Australia

9th May 2026

Would like a qualified and experienced tradesman to build a “L” shaped deck about 19metres in length 1.45m x 8.7m Then 10.5m x4.5 m Built as one deck Approximately 60sqm To go over the top of the concrete and line up with back door and window In Miranda 2228 See diagram

Gate installed on deck

$250

Grays Point NSW 2232, Australia

9th May 2026

I need a gate removed and then re-installed with an extra part (because the deck is wider in the new spot) on my deck. It is a black gate from Bunnings.

Sheeting under deck

$10

Yarrawarrah NSW 2233, Australia

7th May 2026

I’d like to sheet in the underside of my deck which currently has exposed blue insulation cover. Area is roughly 6m x 2m. The last photo shows what I’d like to do.

Sanding and coating deck and replace one wooden board at the front

$10

Caringbah South NSW 2229, Australia

4th May 2026

Sand front and back decks of my house, apply coating to front and back deck. Replace one piece of decking in the front. Photo 1 and 2 is the back deck Photo 3 and 4 is the front deck

Building a small deck

$20

Bonnet Bay NSW 2226, Australia

30th Apr 2026

I need a 7sqm deck made in a corner area of my garden. This is to uphold a 500kg sauna. I will want a composite deck - price includes materials you will have to order and get

Sand decking - make an offer please

$250

Kurnell, New South Wales

25th Apr 2026

Looking to have this area sanded back to smooth prepared to be lacquered

Smooth out wooden deck areas chewed by puppy

$120

Gymea NSW 2227, Australia

25th Apr 2026

Wooden small deck with stairs have been chewed by our puppy. They need to be sanded etc to smooth out so you don't notice them.

Glass balustrade on decking

$10

Sylvania, New South Wales

1st Apr 2026

Need glass balustrade around the edge of the decking. Frameless glass, 900mm-1m high. Thanks guys

Eddy was a dream to work with. Come out inspected the job, and got it done with ease. Couldnt recommend Eddy more highly

Paint deck

$350

Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia

31st Mar 2026

Need to repaint deck and fix bubbles small job I will pay for material

Good job thanks for your work

Paint outdoor weatherboard wall on deck entertaining area

$300

Engadine NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Looking for an experienced painter/handyperson to prep and paint an outdoor weatherboard wall in our covered entertaining area. The wall is horizontal weatherboard / fibre cement cladding and already painted but needs freshening up with a new coat. Scope of work: • Clean and prep wall (wipe down) • Mask around door, cupboards, shelves, and TV area • Paint the wall with 2 coats of exterior paint. (Provided) Areas included: • Main large weatherboard wall • Section around the doorway and shelves • Wall area behind the outdoor bar/sink and fridges • Small side return wall Other details: • Area is undercover outdoor entertaining space • Approx wall size: **around 4–5m

Paul did a fantastic job. 👍🏻

Sand and coat outdoor deck and fence

$900

Lilli Pilli NSW, Australia

6th Feb 2026

Sand and coat (2 at least) deck, and light sand and seal the fence.

Phil is a workhorse! He’s one of those rare gems you don’t find many of these days. Excellent work ethic. Came 3 days and the last day he worked 14 hours straight. He also has a passion for the job, which reflects in his quality. Definitely worth that touch extra because he is exceptional.

Cut tree stump flush with deck level (chainsaw required)

$100

Miranda NSW, Australia

13th Jan 2026

Need someone with a chainsaw to cut an existing tree stump down to the same level as the deck so we can deck over it. Stump is in a corner next to a brick wall (see photo). No full removal or grinding needed just needs to be cut flush.

Thank you so much! You did exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend!

Broken wire on deck fence. Single 5 metre wire replacement.

$100

Engadine NSW, Australia

3rd Dec 2025

I have a single 5 meter section of wire deck fencing that has snapped and needs replacing. The photos show the fence type and the attachments on both side of the wire. To be clear it is a “single” section of wire that needs replacing. I have purchased the wire.

Kahon was a good communicator and did my job perfectly. He even gave me some useful tips on completion. Would not hesitate to use his service again.

Recent Composite Decking tasks in Sutherland Shire

Timber decking frame and composite decking

$4,500

Sylvania NSW 2224, Australia

6th Dec 2023

**Do not put in an offer if you have any hidden costs** Looking for a professional to build a timber frame with metal legs and lay composite decking in my backyard. Add small lights in each of the stairs and around deck (30) and connect the electrical. 5 in each step and the rest around the top of deck. Decking area is 7200 wide and 5340 long = 46m2 3 steps required on the right side and 2 small steps needed on left side. Open door pannel to cover end of deck for storage. Decking to be laid horizontal You will be required to build a timber h3 treated pine and aluminium legs frame. You will supply the material. I will provide the composite decking boards, metal clips and metal screws. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Recent Timber Decking tasks in Sutherland Shire

Need a balustrade on a timber deck

$10

Taren Point NSW, Australia

26th May 2026

I have a timber rail bit l need the wire balastrades ..

Merbaou timber deck sand & painted with oil

$111

Dolans Bay NSW, Australia

20th Nov 2025

5700 x 3700. &. 2200 x1400 Sanded and treated with oil

Sand timber decking

$400

Woolooware NSW, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Sand deck ready for new oil 1 same then other 3 x 4 Other 1.2 x 1.5 plus 2 steps and riser

Strip back existing timber decking

$10

Caringbah South NSW 2229, Australia

18th Oct 2025

Sanding back existing timber decking around pool area.

Stack of timber decking that needs to be cut into 40cm pieces.

$150

Dolans Bay NSW, Australia

16th Oct 2025

Old deck was replaced with new deck and I need the old decking timbers cut up into pieces about 40-50cm long. The timbers still have nails in them, but the nails can stay in, as long as you bend them flat with a hammer. I have all the tools you require for the job.

Very impressed with Jordan. No headaches, he just got in there and did the job with no complaining. Would definitely recommend him. He is hard-working and reliable. What else can you ask for?

Sand outdoor timber deck

$10

Engadine NSW, Australia

18th Sep 2025

Outdoor timber deck uneven, worn and requires sanding painting

Waterproof timber decking over empty 9 x 5 metre concrete pool

$3,000

Illawong NSW, Australia

1st Jul 2025

Waterproof timber or synthetic decking over empty 9 x 5 concrete pool.

Timber deck sanding

$400

Caringbah NSW, Australia

11th Feb 2025

Sand back a deck to raw timber ready for staining, deck is approx. 48sqm (6x8m) in size with spotted gum boards 130 mm wide

good experience and fair price

Replace 1 timber deck board

$400

Bangor NSW, Australia

10th Dec 2024

Need to replace one timber deck board which has gone bad. Need to remove the pool fence from it, replace board and re install pool fence

Finishing sanding stain off timber deck

$1,000

Yarrawarrah NSW 2233, Australia

7th Dec 2024

I started sanding and ran out of time so I need someone to finish it. Timber deck is approx 10m x 3m Photos show what it looks like now, it just needs sanding around the screws and edges. 1/3 of the decks sanding is complete, 2/3 needs sanding around the screws and edges need sanding.

Finish my half completed small timber deck

$1,000

Woronora NSW, Australia

24th Nov 2024

Deck is half finished but now I need someone to complete . Maybe 2/3 days work for one man or less for two. Suggest hourly rate plus materials

Build a 3x5 meter timber decked area. Just the flooring.

$2,000

Sylvania NSW, Australia

20th Nov 2024

Looking at covering a section of grassed area with a small hard - surface timber deck area. 3x5 meters.

Cover hole in timber deck with frame and new spotted gum boards

$240

Woolooware NSW, Australia

11th Nov 2024

Spotted gum deck has 800x 800 hole where tree grew through. Tree now removed. Need frame up hole and fit and screw new boards in place.

Sand and seal timber deck

$100

Taren Point NSW, Australia

11th Oct 2024

I need a professional to come and sand my deck, tape the walls and seal the deck. I will provide the sealant.

Sand stain off timber deck

$2,000

Yarrawarrah NSW 2233, Australia

4th Oct 2024

Sand stain off timber deck back to raw timber (~2mm). Timber deck is approx 10m x 3m Photo shows stained deck and new unstained stairs

New timber deck and glass panels

$750

Illawong NSW, Australia

1st Oct 2024

I want to remove old timber and replace with new composite decking size is 4.5 x 2.4 mtrs. Also want to fit 11 glass balcony panels. All material supplied just need someone to fit it all.

Build a timber deck in ground with steps

$3,000

Sylvania NSW, Australia

11th Dec 2023

I have an existing cantilevered timber deck 1.0m above ground and I am wanting to get built a new timber deck on ground approximately 4.5m long x 3.5m wide and put in new timber stairs approximately 2.0m wide linking the existing deck and the new deck. The new decking is to be 90mm wide pine decking to match existing. I will paint. - Due date: Before Saturday, 13 January 2024

Timber decking frame and composite decking

$4,500

Sylvania NSW 2224, Australia

6th Dec 2023

**Do not put in an offer if you have any hidden costs** Looking for a professional to build a timber frame with metal legs and lay composite decking in my backyard. Add small lights in each of the stairs and around deck (30) and connect the electrical. 5 in each step and the rest around the top of deck. Decking area is 7200 wide and 5340 long = 46m2 3 steps required on the right side and 2 small steps needed on left side. Open door pannel to cover end of deck for storage. Decking to be laid horizontal You will be required to build a timber h3 treated pine and aluminium legs frame. You will supply the material. I will provide the composite decking boards, metal clips and metal screws. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 13 December 2023

Clean & reseal timber deck

$200

Bonnells Bay NSW, Australia

29th Aug 2023

Clean & reseal timber deck with 2 coats Aquadeck. Approx 75sqm. Equipment & product supplied. Logically 3 sessions. 1 clean and 2 applications. - Due date: Flexible

Very punctual and tidy, did a very good job

Timber deck 4.5x4.0 meters. Current floor is grass

$3,000

Sylvania NSW, Australia

19th Aug 2023

Timber deck 4.5x4 meters. Current floor is grass - Due date: Flexible