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Recent Decking reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Absolutely awesome job; so thorough, really lovely, great to communicate with. Could not recommend more highly!!

Fix holes in laserlite deck roofing

$180

Great work done by Jin, I’d highly recommend him. Will definitely be contacting him again.

Deck sanding

$200

Daniel was very professional, and the job was completed efficiently and effectively. Thank you!

Restore glass balustrade on deck

$200

Excellent work

Build a small deck in my backyard

$2,000

Outstanding work. Pushed through in bad weather and got it all done. Wonderful result. Cant recommend enough.

Replace old Decking and Guard Railing

$2,800

Great work staining my deck

Staining of pool deck

$200

What's the average cost of a decking builder in Outer East Melbourne

$200 - $827

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$200

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$500

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$827

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Recent Composite Decking reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Thanks for coming down

Composite decking

$5

Polite, great work and very knowledgeable. Decking is sparkling new now. Thanks :)

Composite Deck Clean

$500

What's the average cost of a composite decker in Outer East Melbourne

$10 - $850

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$10

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$500

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$850

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Recent Timber Decking reviews in Outer East Melbourne

Nothing short of 10 stars! Truly fantastic job - I highly, highly recommend Michael.

CLEAN AND RE-STAIN MY TIMBER DECK

$5

Damian did an amazing job with the deck. Thank you

Clean and Oil Outdoor Timber Decking

$100

First class operator. Completed a relatively tricky job cheerfully and efficiently. Well equipped and punctual.

Outdoor Timber deck sanding

$400

Matt helped mum reoil the deck. He came on time, was very helpful in explaining everything, polite friendly and finished the job in good time. Would definitely be using his services again!

Restrain / reoil timber deck

$200

What's the average cost of a timber decking contractor in Outer East Melbourne

$450 - $500

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$450

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$465

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$500

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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.


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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

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. 


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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.


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Recent Decking tasks in Outer East Melbourne

Decking work

$1,000

Mitcham VIC, Australia

16th May 2026

Current deck needs to be extended. There was a spa on the deck that is removed and the vacant space need decking. Dimension is 240cm by 220 cm. The base has concrete which is 30 cm down from the deck level

Making a deck

$2,000

Chirnside Park VIC 3116, Australia

15th May 2026

Building a deck in my backyard. Already has concrete

Sand front wooden deck

$10

Lilydale VIC, Australia

15th May 2026

Seeking someone to sand a weathered deck. I believe the deck is merbau and is approx 7m long. Sanding only as we will be oiling it ourselves but dont have the tools to sand.

Deck step redo

$150

Bayswater VIC 3153, Australia

13th May 2026

Deck stair stringers are rotten and need replacement. New step (90cm) also needed, plus replacing the top of handrail. Wanting one quote to get the whole thing done. And another quote for just the installation (we will remove and supply cut wood).

Looking for someone to install an outdoor PVC rollers for a deck

$100

Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia

11th May 2026

Need someone who can install an outdoor PVC roller blinds for a deck please

New deck required

$2,000

Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

11th May 2026

New deck needed for the front and back entrance of the home

Cut out decking

$100

Bayswater VIC, Australia

11th May 2026

I need help to cut out this part in the decking that’s covering the spa. So I can access the pipes on the side to repair a leak. Need it neatly cut out using a circular saw so I can screw the timber back in once completed. We have tried multiple things to open this section but cannot. It has to be cut out.

Extend Deck

$2,500

Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia

11th May 2026

Extend deck and square off. Current deck is 4.7 x 3.1 with stairs on 1 side (see photos). Looking to remove stairs and extend whole deck by approx 1-1.5m. Under house access on side of stairs currently. New deck would go over this so would need to build manhole in deck. Undecided on whether to leave current decking boards or replace all when extending. Happy to discuss Plantar boxes in front will be removed prior to extension

Would like a price to strip the vanish from the deck,

$350

Seville VIC 3139, Australia

10th May 2026

The deck is approximately 7.8 x 8.6mt, want it stripped please.

Cleaning and oiling of outdoor deck floor

$80

Heathmont VIC 3135, Australia

10th May 2026

I want to get my outdoor deck flooring cleaned up and oiled/painted

Repair the handrail of the decking

$10

Croydon South VIC 3136, Australia

7th May 2026

Work to be done (please quote separately for work 1 and work 2 and advise if your quote is labour only or include labour + material): 1. Remove x1 damaged section of handrail and replace with new. 2. Pressure wash and prepare decking boards, handrails, posts and steps of the decking area. Apply x2 coats decking stain (supplied) to the decking boards, posts, steps, and handrail. Clean up and dispose of all waste.

Deck Repair - Rotted joist causing sag (Need solutions)

$500

Donvale VIC 3111, Australia

3rd May 2026

Hi there, I’m looking for an experienced carpenter to repair a section of my deck near the stairs. The Issue: The deck is currently sagging quite noticeably. Looking underneath, the timber at one of the cross joints has heavily rotted out, and the metal bracket connecting the joists is no longer holding securely. I'm looking for a professional to replace the rotted joist and jack the deck up so it's no longer sagging, ensuring it's structurally sound long-term. When submitting your quote, please briefly outline your proposed solution (e.g., how you plan to jack it up, replace the rotted sections, install a support, reinforce or something else entirely). Additional Info: Access: It is accessible from underneath. It's an unpaved gravel surface, but there is an access door at the side with enough clearance to get under there and work. Materials: Please let me know in your quote if your price includes supplying the replacement timber/hardware/stumps, or if you prefer I supply the materials prior to the job. Photos: Please refer to the attached photos to see the sagging near the stairs and the extent of the rot underneath. Estimated start date is between May 25th and June 1st. I will base my decision on a combination of your proposed solution and the price.

construct a deck in my backyard.

$10

Kilsyth VIC 3137, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Project details - Type: deck (no concrete footings) - Foundation: TuffBlock 300 × 300 × 90 mm Instant Foundation System - Size: 10.5 m (L) × 2.5 m (W) — approx. 26.25 m² - Height: Low profile - Location: Kilsyth 3137 - install ONLY- Access: Easy side access - Timing: felixble What I need - Subframe built on TuffBlocks (minimal but stable layout) - Installation of decking boards (Merbau)

Hardi and Abdullah built our backyard deck and absolutely blew us away. Hardi's communication was flawless, his attention to detail was next‑level, and the craftsmanship is stunning. Every board is perfect, every finish is precise. The deck has completely transformed our backyard. Truly exceptional work and we can’t recommend Hardi highly enough!

Deck Staining

$300

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

20th Mar 2026

Stain our deck in the backyard and enterance

Extremely professional great job our deck looks amazing !

Building permit and deck design

$500

Upwey VIC, Australia

14th Feb 2026

Need a building permit and deck design for my house

Really thorough and great communication

Restore my deck

$10

Croydon North VIC 3136, Australia

3rd Feb 2026

Deck clean and restoration 6m x 3m + 4 stands + landing Decking was built 4 years ago, was washed and stained / oiled back then but not maintained since. Needs to be restored ready for when I sell my house (asap). Please quote what this will cost.

Did a great job restoring my deck!

Handyman needed per hour to do some deck painting

$50

Wantirna VIC, Australia

27th Jan 2026

Need per hour work done to stain a deck can look onsite. Maybe have other work as well. Wantirna Vic

Awesome bloke will 100% use again!!

Deck sand and restain

$1,200

Mount Dandenong, Victoria

11th Jan 2026

Deck sand and restain 9x3 meter merbau including posts, steps, and hand rails

Sensational work and eye for detail.

Deck Sand and Oil

$200

Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia

7th Jan 2026

Have a spotted gum deck, which is about 12 months old. Roughly 5m x 4m, need it sanded and oiled including stairs and perimeter thanks

Great guy, honest and punctual. Very attentive to detail and a pleasure to do business with. Will rehire for other tasks

Painting decking

$150

Donvale VIC 3111, Australia

26th Dec 2025

Need to paint joists under new decking

Vince is very professional. Did a great job.

Recent Composite Decking tasks in Outer East Melbourne

Backyard Composite Deck Installation (Materials Supplied)

$4,000

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

22nd Apr 2026

Looking for an experienced handyman or carpenter to demolish an existing small timber landing and staircase and build a new composite deck in my backyard. : Deck size: approx 10.5m × 2.7m Deck height: approx 300mm from ground : I will supply the composite decking boards and clips. Installer to supply treated pine framing materials, tools, and labour. : 💡💡Scope of work : 📍Demolition & Preparation - Remove existing timber landing and staircase - Remove small trees/obstructions in work area - Dispose of demolition materials and waste (including tip fees) - Prepare ground for deck construction : 📍Deck Construction - Install deck supports (posts or pavers depending on method) - Build treated pine subframe suitable for composite decking - Install composite decking boards (supplied) - Ensure deck is straight, level and structurally sound : 📍Steps - Build steps from kitchen sliding door down to deck - Build one long step along deck edge leading to garden : 📍Clean up - Remove all construction waste and leave site tidy. : 📝Notes - Composite decking materials supplied by owner - Installer to provide framing materials and tools : 🌆Please include in your offer: - Brief description of your decking experience - Estimated time to complete the job - Photos of similar work if available

Composite Decking

$5,000

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

30th Mar 2026

After composite decking for rectangular 28m2

Composite decking

$10

Rowville VIC, Australia

2nd Jan 2026

I need to get a composite decking done for an outdoor area around 9*4 m

6.23sqm Composite deck at Front Porch color monument

$10

Wantirna South VIC, Australia

10th Nov 2025

6.23sqm Composite deck at Front Porch - color monument

Laying down composite decking board

$500

Croydon Hills VIC, Australia

6th Nov 2025

Seeking a skilled professional to install approximately 60 composite decking boards. The scope includes precise cutting of each board, originally 5.4 meters in length, to achieve a final end length of 6 meters.

Install Composite Decking In Alfresco

$1,000

Croydon VIC, Australia

2nd Apr 2025

I am planning to install Ekodeck in my alfresco with the following details: Decking on concrete slab Substrate is 90x45 treated pine. Substrate will be fixed to concrete using L brackets. Area is roughly 4.8x3.6m Material will be supplied.

Andy was quite knowledgeable in what he was doing, great skills and experience. However the finished product was not quite what I was expecting: There are several boards that have not been fastened and are loose. The last board that needed ripping off doesn't have a clean cut. Top fixing screws have been overtighten and not countersunk.

Composite decking

$5

Mitcham VIC 3132, Australia

8th Nov 2024

4x5 on soil base to be installed, need quote I don't have idea about the price

Thanks for coming down

Build a Low LevelComposite Decking on concrete

$5,000

Rowville VIC, Australia

6th Nov 2024

Low Level composite deck on concrete Area is 24m2 approx with house door height 14cm

Reinforce a section of composite deck

$850

Croydon VIC, Australia

5th Oct 2024

Reinforce a section of deck to support the weight of a 350kg pizza over and to replace 4 to 6 panels of composite decking

10 composite decking boards

$200

Badger Creek VIC, Australia

1st Nov 2022

Hi I have 10 composite decking boards in badger creek I need picked up and delivered to Campbellfield hand load. Boards are 540cm X 14cm X 5cm

Composite Deck Clean

$500

Wantirna VIC, Australia

14th Oct 2022

I need someone to help clean my Modwood composite decking. It's about 30m2. Please let me know if you need more details. - Due date: Before Friday, 28 October 2022

Polite, great work and very knowledgeable. Decking is sparkling new now. Thanks :)

Recent Timber Decking tasks in Outer East Melbourne

Timber deck repair

$500

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Replacing the 4 deck , as it is burned down

Annual coat on timber decking

$50

Ferntree Gully VIC, Australia

20th Feb 2026

Deck is due for another coat. Its approximately 10x1.5-3.5m. Ive set the advertised price lower so I get quoted your actual prices rather than just matching the advertisement

Remove and reinstall timber decking

$500

Vermont VIC, Australia

9th Feb 2026

I will build a drainage under the decking, so need a carpenter who can do work to remove and reinstall back timber decking (using the same materials). Decking size approx 5m x 4m after the basketball hoop and 5mx1m before the basketball hoop. It required 2 different days, because needs my plumber to finish the work before can reinstall.

Timber deck cleaning & re-oiling (experienced decking contractor only)

$200

Mooroolbark VIC, Australia

19th Dec 2025

Description I’m seeking an experienced decking or timber maintenance professional to assist with cleaning and re-oiling my timber deck. Details of the job: • Timber deck, approximately 5 years old • Deck is undercover and in generally good condition • White hazing appeared after previous water cleaning • No sanding required • NO high pressure washing (low-pressure rinse only) Scope of work: • Clean deck using a proper timber/deck cleaner • Light scrubbing along timber grain • Allow deck to dry adequately • Apply decking oil (Merbau / warm tone) • Remove excess oil to ensure an even finish Deck area is approximately 20–30 sqm, with easy access. I am happy to discuss whether materials are supplied by me or by you. Preference will be given to applicants with previous decking or re-oiling experience. Photos of prior work are welcome.

Outdoor timber deck sand and re-varnish. 15x4.5m

$400

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

10th Nov 2025

External timber deck - 15x4.5m Sand and re-varnish We will supply varnish - Due date: Flexible

Clean and Oil Outdoor Timber Decking

$100

Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia

10th Nov 2025

Details: Deck Size: 6.5m x 4.5m Condition: Mostly in good shape, just needs a fresh coat to restore colour and protect the wood

Damian did an amazing job with the deck. Thank you

Design and Build Timber Deck with Stairs and Railing on Sloped Land

$5,000

Sassafras VIC 3787, Australia

2nd Nov 2025

Looking for an experienced and licensed deck builder or carpenter to design and build a 5 × 7 m timber (or similar) deck on sloped land in TCS as safe as. The deck will connect to an existing covered area (see photo for reference). Scope includes: • Full design and construction of the deck • Stairs and railing design • Integration with existing roofline if needed • Assistance with permits or engineering (if required) • Supply of all materials Preferences: • Timber or similar durable material (open to suggestions) • Must be experienced with sloped land projects • Licensed and insured • Able to show examples of previous deck work • Offers warranty and good communication Please visit the site to inspect and provide a quote. Start date: ASAP

Timber deck sand and sealed

$800

Warrandyte VIC 3113, Australia

10th Jun 2025

About 57sq meters of merbue decking, 4 years old. Will supply stain.

Timber deck

$2,000

Heathmont VIC 3135, Australia

22nd Oct 2024

Need to install timber deck in our backyard. Dimensions 3.7m by 6.5m Timber to be used is Marbeu. You supply and install.

Timber decking , timber i will provide

$600

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

15th Jul 2024

I will provide all the material required , send me quote for your best price ,thanks

Restrain / reoil timber deck

$200

Wantirna South VIC, Australia

1st Mar 2024

Mum’s backyard deck and wooden bench needs to be restained as it has started to fade and show the bare timber. The deck wraps around the back of the house and there is also a spa area too. Photos attached. We would like to get the deck restained or reoiled so it looks good again. Please provide quote for both labour and materials. - Due date: Flexible

Matt helped mum reoil the deck. He came on time, was very helpful in explaining everything, polite friendly and finished the job in good time. Would definitely be using his services again!

CLEAN AND RE-STAIN MY TIMBER DECK

$5

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

18th Mar 2023

QUOTE ONLY AT THIS STAGE. I HAVE A SMALL FRONT AND SMALL REAR TIMBER DECK - BOTH NEED TO BE CLEANED AND RE-STAINED THE FRONT DECK IS ABOUT 3.8M X 2.7M AND THE READ DECK IS ABOUT 6.5M X 3.3 QUOTE ONLY AT THIS STAGE PLS. - Due date: Flexible

Nothing short of 10 stars! Truly fantastic job - I highly, highly recommend Michael.

Merbau timber deck sanded

$400

Ringwood North VIC, Australia

11th Dec 2022

Merbau Timber Deck needs to be sanded. Approximately 60m2 including stairs - Due date: Before Monday, 12 December 2022

Outdoor Timber deck sanding

$400

Ringwood East VIC, Australia

2nd Nov 2022

Sand a Merbau floor in an outdoor gazebo, in preparation for Oiling. The structure is octagonal , each side is 1m long, area is less than 10m2. Previous treatment was 2pack epoxy ... it is now quite weathered. I can send photos - Due date: Flexible

First class operator. Completed a relatively tricky job cheerfully and efficiently. Well equipped and punctual.

Timber deck restained

$300

Croydon VIC 3136, Australia

25th Jul 2022

Front steps and small patio and larger back deck. Merbau, needs re-staining. - Due date: Before Friday, 5 August 2022