Licensed carpenter · Sydney
Pool decks in Sydney
Timber and composite decks around pools and spas, built so the boards drain, the pool fence stays compliant and the pool equipment can still be reached.
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- 5.0 from 33
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- 276621C · Carpenter
- Trex, since 2024
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- Licensed
- Since 2014
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About pool decking
A deck beside a pool works harder than most.
It is wet, walked on barefoot and in full sun, and it sits next to a barrier that has to meet the pool safety rules. Our pool-side work includes a composite deck with an in-ground spa set into it and a built-in bench in Dundas, a curved deck with wide steps beside a pool in Bellevue Hill, and a merbau deck extended out over a pool coping.
We plan a pool deck around three things: where the water goes, how the deck meets the pool edge, and what it does to the pool fence. Boards are gapped so water drains through, the frame is kept off wet ground, and pumps, filters and spa equipment stay reachable through a hatch where needed.
If you are unsure between timber and composite around the pool, we can talk through how each handles water, heat and bare feet in your space.
Pool deck options
- 01
Composite
Doesn't splinter or need oiling, which suits bare feet. Choose a lighter colour, because dark boards get hot.
- 02
Merbau and other hardwoods
A natural feel underfoot, and the boards can be sanded back. They need regular oiling, and tannin from new boards can mark pale coping.
- 03
Spa surrounds
Decks built up to an in-ground spa with a neat cut-out at the edge, like our Dundas job.
- 04
Decks over the coping
Taking the deck out over the pool coping makes the edge feel more generous. How the edge is supported needs planning on site.
- 05
Built-in seating
Benches along a fence or the deck edge, as at Dundas, placed so they stay clear of the pool barrier.
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 deckPool and spa · Composite · Trex Spiced Rum
Before we price it
What changes a pool deck
The pool barrier
The NSW pool barrier rules include a zone around the fence that must stay clear of anything a child could climb. A deck, step, planter or bench in the wrong spot can make a compliant fence non-compliant.
Water and fixings
Chlorine and salt water are hard on metal. Stainless steel fixings are the safer choice close to the water.
Heat and grip
Grooved or textured boards give better grip. Lighter colours keep the surface cooler for bare feet.
Equipment access
Pumps, filters and pipes under or beside the deck need a removable panel or hatch so they can be serviced.
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!”
Will a new deck affect my pool fence compliance?
It can. The pool barrier rules set a minimum fence height measured from the finished ground, and a clear zone around the barrier with nothing climbable in it. A deck that raises the ground beside the fence, or a bench or step near it, can break those rules. We plan the deck around the fence, and any change to the barrier itself needs checking by your council or an accredited certifier.
Is timber or composite better around a pool?
Composite doesn't splinter and needs no oiling, which suits wet, barefoot areas, but darker colours get hot. Hardwood stays cooler and feels natural, but needs regular oiling and can mark pale coping when new. We bring boards to look at in your pool area.
Can you build a deck around a spa?
Yes. In Dundas we built a composite deck around an in-ground spa, with a built-in bench along the fence. The cut-out and any access panels are planned before the boards go down.
Can a deck be extended over the pool coping?
Yes, we have extended a merbau deck out over a pool coping. How it is supported at the edge depends on the pool and the coping, so we look at it on site first.
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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.
- Send a few details and a photo or two
- We call you back to talk it through
- We measure on site and price the job