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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

Extremely happy with the completed job. Mark arrived on time, very friendly and tidy work. I would definitely recommend. Many thanks!

3 outdoor bistro blinds to be installed on outdoor Vergola deck area.

$150

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

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

$200 - $835

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$200

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$500

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$835

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Average reviews for Decking Services in Outer East Melbourne

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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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4.33

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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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Average reviews for Timber Decking Services in Outer East Melbourne

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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.


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Recent Decking tasks in Outer East Melbourne

construct a floating deck in my backyard.

$1,000

Kilsyth VIC 3137, Australia

21st Mar 2026

Project details - Type: Floating 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)

Fix my deck

$1,500

Rowville VIC, Australia

20th Mar 2026

We need our deck fixed - it is made from eco deck and the edging needs to be finished combined with the rises on the steps have warped so need to be removed and replaced.

Deck Staining

$300

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

20th Mar 2026

Stain our deck in the backyard and enterance

Small Deck Landing Timber Redo + Replace 6 Weatherboards

$800

Ringwood North VIC 3134, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Hi Taskers, Need these two exterior timber fixes done on my single-storey house in Ringwood North (3134): Deck landing & step top boards only – Replace the top surface boards on a small deck landing/platform and the step (tread). Just the damaged/rotten top timber—nothing structural underneath. Small area (photos show the exact boards/spots). Use treated pine or matching timber for a solid fix. No sanding, staining, or painting required—just proper replacement and securing. Replace 6 weatherboards – Cut out and replace 6 damaged/rotten weatherboards on the exterior walls (easy ladder access, single-storey height). Match existing style/size/material as closely as possible (photos attached). No painting or finishing—just secure install. All work at ground/single-storey level—simple access, no scaffolding needed. Prefer combining both jobs (same handyman/carpenter, one trip). Quick turnaround preferred—this week or next if possible. Supply your own materials (include in quote, or reimburse at cost if I provide some). Please quote total price (labour + materials), your availability, experience with deck board replacements and weatherboards, and any relevant reviews. Photos attached: close-ups of deck landing top boards, the step, the 6 weatherboards on the south side of the house thats needs to be replaced

Deck polishing and minor handyman work

$50

Knox VIC, Australia

14th Mar 2026

Need deck polishing Other minor works

Deck stain

$1,000

Chirnside Park VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2026

It is an old deck. Needs to be re stained. Photos attached. Floor area 25m2 Walls total area 35m2

Restaining and cleaning our deck

$800

Donvale VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Cleaning ( sanding if need be)and restaining our jarrah deck.

Require supply and replacement of eaves/soffit on deck

$900

Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Require supply and replacement of eaves/soffit adjoining outside of deck of house. James Hardie Hardi Flex cladding and PVC joiner Two 3000 x 1200 x 4.5 mm sheets would be sufficient Linear dimension 12m x 0.6m Total area : 7.2 square metres

Friendly professional work giving , and good advice

Oiling deck and various small tasks

$400

Mitcham VIC, Australia

11th Mar 2026

remove tiles from roof and store under house tighten sink tap on back deck replace 3–4 boards on back deck tenant mentioned the front deck had a bit of movement in it, so need to check under subfloor for rot sand and re-oil front and back decks (about 40m2) clean gutters of house

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.

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

Build a deck

$600

Rowville VIC, Australia

4th Nov 2025

Build a small deck in my backyard. Measurements are roughly 4380 long 2290 wide

Shayne and Sam were very hard working, we are very happy with our deck highly recommended.

Sand and re-stain deck (2 coats) - ~50m2

$1,500

Warrandyte South VIC, Australia

28th Oct 2025

A deck which is ~50m2 need to be sanded and re-stained (2 coats). Nails will need to be punched. No idea of price so make me an offer. Ideally someone who’s has experience.

Very diligent worker. Got the job done in 1 day. Respectful and did a good job with the deck. Can highly recommend.

Deck maintainance

$820

Heathmont VIC, Australia

20th Oct 2025

Same as last time, light sand and x2 coats of oil. - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01K80DJQSRJC5QCMAE062CS38N

Great work. very polite and careful.

To have my deck sanded and re-treated.

$1,500

Seville VIC 3139, Australia

24th Sep 2025

My deck is 14m long and about 2.5 wide. It needs to be sanded and re-stained including all the posts.

Paul did a great job on my deck. Got it looking 100% better! Very happy!

Recent Composite Decking tasks in Outer East Melbourne

Backyard Composite Deck Installation (Materials Supplied)

$3,300

Ringwood VIC 3134, Australia

9th Mar 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

$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

Repair the timber deck

$800

Bayswater VIC, Australia

25th Apr 2022

A piece of timber deck of 4.84m long is rotten, also wants to cover up stair landing with timber deck : 1.86m x 1.24m and 1.59m x 2.81m, 100mm high - Due date: Flexible