Treated softwood deck
per square metre, from$280
- Pressure treated pine frame and boards
- Grooved or smooth boards
- A warm natural look that silvers if left unoiled
Decks designed around how you live outside
Timber and composite decks, pergolas and garden steps, drawn up at your home and built by our own crew. Once the design is agreed the quote is fixed, with footings, frame and boards all included.
2 to 3 weekson site for most decks
10 yearsguarantee on our workmanship
Fixedquote after the design visit
- Scale drawings first
- Our own crew, never subcontracted
- 10 year workmanship guarantee
- Responsibly sourced timber
Deck prices to plan around
Starting prices for a deck on level ground, covering footings, frame, boards and fixings. The quote that follows the design visit is fixed and itemised.
Composite deck
per square metre, from$420
- Boards that never need staining or sealing
- Hidden clips for a clean, screw head surface
- Colours from pale grey to deep brown
Hardwood deck
per square metre, from$520
- Dense boards with a rich, varied grain
- Very hard wearing around pools and steps
- Stainless steel screws, each hole predrilled
Raised decks, sloping gardens, railings, steps and lighting are priced on the design visit. A typical 15 square metre composite deck comes to about $6,300 before extras.
Softwood, composite or hardwood?
No single board suits every garden. These are the honest differences our designers talk through on each visit, with samples in hand.
| Compare | Treated softwood | Composite | Hardwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Look | Pale natural timber that turns silver grey over time | An even colour with a printed grain | Deep, varied grain that darkens with oil |
| Yearly upkeep | Clean and oil each spring | Wash with soapy water twice a year | Clean and oil once or twice |
| In hot sun | Stays cool underfoot | Gets warm, pale colours less so | Stays fairly cool |
| When wet | Grooved boards help grip | Good grip from the textured face | Good grip once weathered |
| Life with care | Lasts well with a yearly treatment | Long life with little upkeep | Long life with regular oiling |
| Starting price | $280 per square metre | $420 per square metre | $520 per square metre |
Pergolas, steps and the finishing touches
Most decks need more than boards. These are the extras clients add most often, built by the same crew in the same visit.
Pergolas
Slatted timber pergolas over a dining area, with a louvred or clear roof added when you want shelter from rain.
Pergolafrom $3,200
Steps and landings
Wide steps down to the lawn with deep treads, plus a handrail wherever the drop calls for one.
Set of stepsfrom $650
Railings and balustrades
Timber, steel cable or glass balustrades for raised decks, built to the height your local rules require.
Per metrefrom $160
Deck lighting
Low voltage lights set into steps, posts and fascia boards, connected by a qualified electrician.
Lighting setfrom $480
Benches and planters
Built in seating and planters made from the same boards as the deck, so every surface matches.
Benchfrom $540
Repairs and refinishing
Loose or rotten boards replaced, the frame checked underneath, and tired timber sanded and oiled.
Sand and oil, per square metrefrom $18
How a deck gets built
Five to eight weeks from the design visit to handover for most projects, depending on permits and materials.
Design visit
A designer measures the garden, checks levels and access, and asks how you want to use the space.
Drawings and quote
Within a week you receive scale drawings, a board choice and a fixed, itemised price.
Permits checked
Building rules and permits vary by country and area. We check what applies to your property and prepare drawings for any application.
The build
Footings, frame and boards, usually two to three weeks on site, with the garden swept every evening.
Handover
A walk round the finished deck, care notes for your boards and the guarantee in writing.
Recent decks
Projects from the last two seasons, from a city courtyard to a deck held high above a steep slope.
What sits under the boards
A deck lasts only as long as its frame. We size footings for your ground and the weight the deck will carry, space joists to the board maker's guidance, and tape the tops of joists so water never sits in the timber.
Boards are fixed with stainless steel screws or hidden clips, with gaps left for drainage and air. None of this shows once the deck is finished, so we photograph each stage and send you the pictures.
- Footings sized for the soil and the load
- Joists spaced to suit the chosen boards
- Fixings that never stain the timber
- Air flow under low decks to keep the frame dry
From homeowners (example reviews)
The designer noticed the garden falls almost a metre towards the fence and drew the deck on two levels. It looks as though it was always part of the house.
The quote listed every board, post and screw, and the final bill matched it to the dollar. The crew swept the patio clean each evening.
Our old deck had gone soft in places. They replaced the rotten joists, kept the sound boards and oiled the lot, for far less than a new one.
Questions about building a deck
Does a deck need a building permit?
That depends on where you live. Rules vary by country and area, and often turn on the height of the deck, its size and how close it sits to a boundary. We check the rules for your property on the design visit and prepare drawings when an application is needed.
Is composite better than timber?
Neither suits everyone. Composite needs less upkeep and holds its colour, while timber feels more natural, stays cooler in the sun and costs less at the start. Samples of both come to the design visit.
How long does a deck take to build?
Most decks take two to three weeks on site. The whole project, from design visit to handover, usually runs five to eight weeks, and longer when a permit is required.
Can you build over an old patio or a slope?
Yes. A deck can sit on a low frame over sound paving, and on a slope we use taller posts or build in levels. Very steep sites may need an engineer to check the design, which we arrange and price separately.
What does the design visit cost?
The design visit costs $90 and lasts about an hour. That fee comes off the build price if you go ahead with us.
How are payments arranged?
A deposit of 25 percent secures the build dates, a second payment falls due when the frame is finished, and the balance on handover. Payment is arranged directly with our office.
Book a design visit
Tell us a little about the garden and the deck you picture there. A designer phones back by the end of the next working day to set a time to come round.
- Scale drawings and a fixed quote within a week
- Design visit $90, taken off the build price
- Questions first? Call +1 555 0120
Talk to the design office
Call during office hours or send the form, and a designer calls you back.
Office hours
| Monday to Friday | 07:30 to 17:30 |
| Saturday | Design visits by appointment |
| Sunday | Closed |
Where we build
Gardens across the city and the countryside within 60 km. Further out, ask us, and we confirm any travel charge before booking the visit.