Licensed carpenter · Sydney
Deck builders in Sydney
We build new decks and rebuild tired ones in timber and composite, from small courtyard decks to raised decks on sloping bush blocks, across Sydney.
- Google reviews
- 5.0 from 33
- NSW licence
- 276621C · Carpenter
- Trex, since 2024
- TrexPro® partner
- Licensed
- Since 2014
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About decking
Most of our work is decks.
We build them new, rebuild them when the frame has gone, and re-board them when the frame is still sound. Recent jobs include a curved two-level composite deck built around trees in North Ryde, a raised two-level merbau deck with a wire balustrade on a sloping bush block in Wahroonga, and a composite deck down a narrow side passage in Ashfield.
We build in merbau and other hardwoods, treated pine and composite boards. We explain what each looks like after a few years, the upkeep it needs and how it suits your site, then quote the material you choose. If an existing deck can be saved, we say so.
Deck designer
Design your deck
Choose the kind of deck, the boards and the colour. We bring real boards to the measure, and your choices go straight into your quote request.
Board sample
Trex Spiced Rum
Screen colours are a guide. We bring real boards to the measure.
Your deckTwo levels or curves · Composite · Trex Spiced Rum
Before we price it
What changes a deck job
Height and slope
The higher a deck sits, the more it needs: deeper footings, bracing, a balustrade and often stairs. A steep block can mean two levels instead of one.
Access
Timber, boards and footing materials all have to reach the backyard. A narrow side path or a long carry adds time to the job.
Approval
Many low decks in NSW are exempt development. Higher or larger decks, and decks on heritage-listed or bush fire prone lots, usually need approval.
Material and upkeep
Timber needs oil or stain to keep its colour; composite needs a wash. Composite makers also set their own joist spacing, which can be closer than for timber.
What is already there
Old decks hide problems: rotten joists, posts sitting in wet soil, or a frame fixed straight to weatherboards. We look for these before we quote, not halfway through.
Our work
More decking we’ve built
Each job with its suburb and what we built. Open one for the full set of photos.
#01North RydeCurved two-level deck
#02BirchgroveBalcony deck, clad stair and rooftop bench
#03Bellevue HillCurved deck and wide steps
#04MontereyPine deck stained
#05Hunters HillDeck and wall benches
#06Lane CoveRaised deck and boxed stair
#07BeecroftBush block deck and screen
#08Lane Cove WestMerbau deck and timber pergola
What customers say on Google
Google rating
5.0
From 33 reviews on Google
“The boys nailed it! Built my deck out of engineered timber and the quality of work was fantastic. Job was done quick, site was left clean, etc. Would recommend!”
How a job runs
How a deck job runs
Step 01
Send photos and a rough size
A few photos of the area and roughly how big you want the deck help us understand the job before we visit.
Step 02
We measure and look at the site
We check levels, the fall of the block, access and drainage, and talk through boards and finishes with you on site.
Step 03
A clear written quote
The quote sets out what we will build, in what material, and what is and isn't included, so nothing comes as a surprise later.
Step 04
Approval checked
We tell you whether the deck fits the exempt development rules or needs approval before you commit.
Step 05
Footings, frame and boards
We set out the footings, build the subframe, then lay the boards, steps and balustrade, keeping the site tidy as we go.
Approval check
Does my deck need council approval?
Many low decks in NSW are exempt development. Answer nine questions to see where yours is likely to stand.
- 01Will it sit behind the front of the house?It has to be behind the building line of any road frontage.
- 02Will the floor be 1 m or less above the ground at every point?On a sloping block, measure at the high end.
- 03Will it be 3 m or less high at its highest point?Measured from the existing ground level.
- 04Will any wall enclosing it be 1.4 m high or less?Answer yes if it is open on every side.
- 05Will it be at least 900 mm from the side and rear boundaries?The distance for most suburban blocks.
- 06Is the block outside the rural and R5 large-lot residential zones?In those zones it has to be 5 m from the boundaries. Your council’s planning certificate shows the zone.
- 07Will it be 25 m² or smaller?For example, 5 m by 5 m.
- 08Counting any decks, patios and pergolas already there, will the total stay within the limit?On a block over 300 m², 15% of the house’s ground floor area. On a block of 300 m² or less, 25 m².
- 09Is the property free of heritage listing and bush fire mapping?Your council’s planning certificate shows both.
Based on the NSW Government fact sheet on exempt development for decks and pergolas (2022). A guide only, not legal advice. Read the fact sheet
Can you re-board my deck instead of rebuilding it?
Often, yes. If the bearers, joists and footings are sound and the frame is level, new boards can go straight on. We test the frame when we measure. If some parts are rotten we replace just those where we can, and tell you plainly if the whole frame needs to go.
Should I choose timber or composite?
It comes down to look, feel and upkeep. Timber feels natural underfoot and can be sanded back, but it needs oiling to hold its colour. Composite keeps its colour with a wash and no oil, but darker boards get hot in full sun. We bring boards to look at on site and talk it through with you.
Can you build on a steep or bushy block?
Yes. Several of our decks are on sloping bush blocks, including Wahroonga and Beecroft. A steep site may need deeper footings, two levels or stairs. If the land is mapped as bush fire prone, the approval path and construction rules change, so we check the map early.
Do you build the stairs and balustrade with the deck?
Yes. Steps, landings, stairs and balustrades are part of the deck job, so they are designed and framed together rather than added on at the end.
Regions we work in
We build across these parts of Sydney. Open your region to find your suburb.
Northern Beaches38 suburbs
Sydney City20 suburbs
Eastern Suburbs40 suburbs
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Planning a deck? Tell us about it
A few details and a photo or two of the area are enough to start. We'll be in touch to talk it through.