Deck building guides and advice
Straight answers to the questions we get asked on site every week — what decks cost, how boards compare, when council approval is needed in NSW, and how to keep a deck looking good in coastal conditions.
7 min read
Deck cost guide
Square metre ranges for hardwood and composite decks, plus the site factors that move the number either way.
Read the guide6 min read
Composite vs timber
Cost, heat underfoot, maintenance, lifespan and looks — where each board genuinely wins.
Read the guide6 min read
Council approval
Exempt development, CDC or full DA — how height, setbacks and pool fencing decide which path your deck takes.
Read the guide6 min read
Best decking timber
Hardness, colour, movement and cost across the hardwoods we actually build with in coastal NSW.
Read the guide5 min read
Repair or replace?
How to tell a cosmetic problem from a structural one before you spend money on boards.
Read the guide5 min read
Deck maintenance
A realistic yearly routine for timber and composite decks in salt air.
Read the guide
Want advice on your own deck? Call the team on 0492 883 100 or book a consultation.