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Recent Decking reviews in Canberra

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Lacquer a small back deck

$100

Mathew was very prompt and did a great job oiling our deck. Would use his services again.

Hardwood deck about needs oiling

$100

Paul was on time, and was able to work through the challenges of the task.. He was polite and explained what he was doing and why. I am happy with the results. Would recommend Paul.

Move two timber steps attached to a deck to new lo

$75

Mark is great to deal with, is experienced, capable and efficient. I'm really happy with the quality of his work.

Annual clean and oil exterior merbau deck

$450

It's a pity canberra tradies aren't like Mark. If they were there would be no need to criticism them. Awesome job great painter. Highly recommended.

Painting deck

$1,000

Great to deal with. Fantastic job!

Oil Deck (2 coats) - Oil provided

$140

What's the average cost of a decking contractor in Canberra

$120 - $630

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$120

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$310

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$630

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4.85

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Best rated timber decking contractors near me

Recent Timber Decking reviews in Canberra

Mal did a great job on my much neglected outdoor BBQ cabinetry and deck. It was high pressure washed, and then the edges were hand painted and then the rest oiled. I would highly recommend!

Timber Deck and BBQ area stain

$300

Did a great job on sanding and oiling our deck. Very happy 😃

Timber deck stripped back and painted

$500

Quality workmanship. You can tell he takes pride in his work.

Prep and Apply 3 coats of decking oi on a raised timber deckl

$500

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

$410 - $587

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$410

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$500

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$587

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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 Canberra

2 x Polycarbonate roof replaced on deck

$5

Amaroo ACT, Australia

21st Mar 2025

Deck roofing has been hail damaged. Needs to be replaced with new polycarbonate. Please put your quotation.

Deck&Door Paint

$75

Gungahlin ACT, Australia

20th Mar 2025

Deck clean and paint. Door clean and paint.

Labour for oiling the deck

$5

Theodore ACT, Australia

19th Mar 2025

I need help with oiling the deck. I’ll supply oil n materials. Just need help with oiling. It will be for a day or two half days. Please quote hourly rates. Pls ignore budget information.

Seeking quotes for building an outdoor deck

$1,000

Wanniassa ACT 2903, Australia

19th Mar 2025

I would like to seek quotations for building a wooden outdoor deck, adjacent to my house, to replace the current plastic deck on pallets. Approximate deck area: 4800x3700mm, perhaps bigger. Site is very level. Happy for on-site inspections and measuring before you quote, preferably this week (20-23 March 2025).

Prep, sand and stain deck

$1,000

Hackett ACT, Australia

13th Mar 2025

We need our deck sanded and stained/oiled prior to winter. I need professional help to - sand back existing finish ready for oil/stain - application of oil/stain (I will supply stain) Must provide own sanding equipment including sandpaper, as well as application brushes/buckets etc

Fix car head deck

$50

Page ACT, Australia

12th Mar 2025

Dasaita android car head deck is continually showing error message even after factory reset. Car is a 2016 Toyota Camry.

A few different carpentry jobs. Wood floor install. Decking etc

$8,000

Forde ACT, Australia

7th Mar 2025

Internal Hybrid flooring External composite decking front and backyard

Stain a deck

$750

Canberra ACT 2611, Australia

1st Mar 2025

Prep and stain a wooden deck. 8x7m + 2x11m.

Fence and deck sanding and re-staining

$1,000

Wanniassa ACT 2903, Australia

27th Feb 2025

Backyard fencing and deck needs light sanding and re-staining. i try to do this most years, but time is getting away from me. There is a few days work in it. I have other painting jobs if you want to discuss and are up for it. I will supply all materials as needed.

To re-secure the deck railings that have come apart from the deck post

$160

Narrabundah ACT, Australia

21st Feb 2025

The deck railings either side of the post/pole at the back of the deck have become loose. I want the deck railings to be re-secured. This will require a piece of wood to be inserted into the main gap.

Very happy with the outcome. Great communication and did the task within two days of it being allocated.

Help cutting IKEA RUNNEN decking tiles

$100

Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

20th Feb 2025

I have tiled my balcony using Ikea RUNNEN decking tiles but need someone to cut the tiles that will go along the edges as I do not have the tools to do so myself. The tiles are the grey plastic ones and I will need 29 of them cut. https://www.ikea.com/au/en/p/runnen-floor-decking-outdoor-dark-grey-30238114/

Refrigerator- freezer working but upper deck cooler not working.

$200

Gowrie ACT, Australia

19th Feb 2025

The freezer works but not the cooling.

Paint my deck same colour as present.

$180

Calwell ACT 2905, Australia

18th Feb 2025

Need to do 2 quotes. Some nail rebedding required and minor putty. Will provide paint.you need to have own tools, brushes etc

Polycarbonate roofing replaced on deck

$500

Kaleen ACT, Australia

13th Feb 2025

Deck roofing has been hail damaged. Needs to be replaced with new polycarbonate.

Professionally replaced pergola roof sheets. Good communication and punctuality.

Replace laser light on deck roof

$1,000

Stirling ACT, Australia

8th Feb 2025

Remove and replace hail damaged laser light from deck damaged due to hail. Approximate area to be covered is 30m2. Requiring labour and disposal of old laser light panels.

Great job and very happy

Sand and oil deck

$200

Rivett ACT 2611, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

Looking for someone to sand and oil our spotted gum back deck

Wayne is incredibly skilled and lovely to deal with. Would highly recommend him 😊

Repair/replace 4 wooden treads on deck. The risers are still good.

$300

Bruce ACT 2617, Australia

31st Jan 2025

The treads of our stairs to the deck are worn out from weather and sun. They need to be replaced with proper decking treads. I can do the staining, but I need a carpenter to do the woodwork. I will pay for materials on top of your labour costs. Each tread is made up of two 2x6's that are approximately 46 inches long.

Andrew was quick and careful with his work. Communication was easy and there were no delays.

Clean and oil deck, outdoor furniture and timber door frames

$600

Holt ACT, Australia

6th Jan 2025

1. Clean and oil my timber deck and a smaller landing. 2. Sand and oil outdoor table and 8 chairs 3. Sand and oil timber door frames for a bifold door and French door leading on to the deck. I will supply all products, but you will need a small sander.

Great communication, punctual, completed the job to a high standard. Highly recommend.

Prep and Apply 3 coats of decking oi on a raised timber deckl

$500

Evatt ACT 2617, Australia

8th Dec 2024

I need someone to prep and apply 3 coats of decking oil on a recently built, raised wooden deck. Deck is approximately 9m by 2.5m. The railings, support beams and outside facing wood need application as well.

Quality workmanship. You can tell he takes pride in his work.

Clean and oil deck

$350

Scullin ACT, Australia

19th Oct 2024

Clean and maintenance oil 48m2 deck and railings. Will provide oil and equipment - Due date: Flexible

Did a good job cleaning and oiling deck

Recent Composite Decking tasks in Canberra

Composite decking

$1,000

Holt ACT, Australia

13th Apr 2023

I require installation of Ekodeck (leatherwood colour) to the front entranceway of my house. Measurements: Length = 2450mm Width = 1420mm (at the widest section) Materials will need to be supplied. - Due date: Flexible

Recent Timber Decking tasks in Canberra

Prep and Apply 3 coats of decking oi on a raised timber deckl

$500

Evatt ACT 2617, Australia

8th Dec 2024

I need someone to prep and apply 3 coats of decking oil on a recently built, raised wooden deck. Deck is approximately 9m by 2.5m. The railings, support beams and outside facing wood need application as well.

Quality workmanship. You can tell he takes pride in his work.

Timber decking in front yard with a access lid over the water meter.

$1,500

Throsby ACT, Australia

9th Oct 2024

Timer decking with 2 steps till the front main door

Floating timber deck steps

$3,000

Canberra Central ACT, Australia

26th May 2024

We want to build at least 3-4 steps at the front of our property using Ecodeck material from Bunnings. The design is similar to a floating look from concrete steps.

Timber deck

$400

Taylor ACT, Australia

28th Jan 2024

Sand and stain 2 x2 section of decking - Due date: Flexible

Sand and oil timber deck

$400

Theodore ACT, Australia

29th Dec 2023

Sand and oil timber deck approx 6m x 6m - Due date: Flexible

Prepare and paint timber deck

$150

Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia

21st Dec 2023

Remove furniture, clean timber deck and reseal. Paint and accessories provided. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 24 December 2023

Build timber deck 40m2

$100

Canberra ACT, Australia

10th Aug 2023

Hello, I'm considering building a timber deck at the backyard of the house with 2-3 steps down to the lawn. I'd like to know what the total cost would be incl labor and material? Also what is eventual time frame to complete a project like this? - Due date: Flexible

Timber Deck and BBQ area stain

$300

Weston ACT, Australia

28th Mar 2023

High pressure clean and stain for timber decking and outdoor wooden bench and cabinetry. Would require 2 coats and then regular maintenance after that,

Mal did a great job on my much neglected outdoor BBQ cabinetry and deck. It was high pressure washed, and then the edges were hand painted and then the rest oiled. I would highly recommend!

Timber decking

$1,000

Amaroo ACT 2914, Australia

19th Mar 2023

I am looking for a expert in Timber decking. Need to install decking in backyard. Looking for somebody to come and give a quote first and should be available to finish the job. - Due date: Flexible

Sand timber deck

$300

Forrest ACT, Australia

11th Sep 2022

Require around 13 square metres of timber decking sanded back to timber. Easy access, all ground level. - Due date: Flexible

Timber deck

$555

Curtin ACT, Australia

4th Sep 2022

Existing deck 55square M has decay in joists. Joists sit on bricks and mortar foundations. So remove existing decking and joists. Install new joists and decking. Decking to b screwed. Probably 90mm wide decking as I fear cupping. I’m thinking 2 people on a hr rate. I’m Open to suggestions. I’m Happy to provide materials. The next section where I advise budget, how many hrs, $rate eta I’m entering a xyz answer to get this task listed . Happy to discuss

Sand back and oil stain timber deck

$200

Curtin ACT, Australia

2nd Feb 2022

Need someone to sand back the existing oil stain then paint with new stain. Usually a 2 day job: day 1 - sanding, day 2 painting Materials and tools will be provided. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 13th Mar 2022

Timber deck stripped back and painted

$500

Stirling ACT, Australia

10th Oct 2021

Courtyard timber deck is getting weathered and needs stripping back and oiled/painted.

Did a great job on sanding and oiling our deck. Very happy 😃

Build a timber deck

$8,000

Dunlop ACT, Australia

8th Sep 2021

I am looking at extending my existing concrete deck from 3 x 7 m to a timber deck of 6 x 7 m