Deck replacement is usually priced per square metre. As an indicative guide, fully installed, treated pine runs roughly $350 to $550 per square metre, kwila and other hardwoods around $550 to $900, and composite boards like Ekodeck about $550 to $850. A small deck of 10 to 20 square metres typically lands around $5,000 to $15,000, a medium deck of 20 to 40 square metres around $15,000 to $35,000, and a large or elevated deck $30,000 and up. Consent, where it is needed, usually adds about $2,000 to $5,000, and difficult access or earthworks add more. We check the substructure before quoting, then give you one fixed price covering removal, the frame, supply, build and rubbish removal.

Yes, every time, before we quote. Building a new deck on rotten posts, sinking piles or undersized bearers just hides the problem until it comes back, usually within a few years. We check the piles, posts, bearers and joists for rot, movement and failed timber, and if the frame needs repair or replacement we tell you up front and price it into the fixed quote. It is the step cheaper operators skip, and it is the main reason decks fail again soon after being replaced.

It depends on the deck. Under the Building Act, a deck more than 1 metre above the ground is Restricted Building Work and generally needs building consent from Auckland Council, built or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner. Lower decks close to the ground may not need consent. Because the rules turn on height, size and how the deck attaches to the house, we do not make the call off a photo. We assess your deck, tell you where it sits, and bring in an LBP and the consent process where they are required. You can confirm your situation with Auckland Council or at building.govt.nz.

It depends on the size, the height, the decking material, and whether the substructure needs repair or the job needs consent. A straightforward ground-level deck replacement is quicker than an elevated deck that needs new piling and a consent. We give you the expected timeframe in your fixed quote before any work starts, so you know what to plan around. We do not promise a day count sight unseen, because the frame and consent status drive it.

It comes down to budget and how much upkeep you want. Treated pine is the most affordable and takes stain well, but needs oiling every year or two. Kwila and vitex are hardwoods with a rich look that handle traffic well when maintained. Composite boards like Ekodeck cost more up front but do not need oiling, will not splinter, and hold their colour, which suits busy households and rentals. We walk you through the trade-offs and match the decking to how you will actually use the space.

Yes, worn-out and unsafe decks are a large part of what we do. If a deck is bouncing, the posts are rotten, or the balustrade is loose or too low, the safe fix is usually to replace it rather than patch around failing timber. We strip out the old deck, check what is underneath, repair or rebuild the substructure where needed, and build a new deck with a balustrade that meets the Building Code. If a raised deck feels unstable, keep people off it until it has been checked.

Yes. We batch deck assessments and replacements across landlord portfolios regularly. If you have several rentals with tired, rotten or unsafe decks, we can assess them together, flag the ones that need doing now, schedule the work around your tenancy turnovers, and give you a single scope covering everything. One call, one company, one point of contact, and a lower per-property cost than booking them one at a time.

Yes. A deck replacement includes the balustrade, handrail and steps built to suit the deck, not just the boards. On a raised deck the balustrade has to meet the current height and spacing rules in the Building Code, and we flag where an existing rail falls short and build the new one to comply. Steps are scoped and priced as part of the same fixed quote.

For most jobs, yes. We remove the old decking and any rotten framing, dispose of it, and leave the site clean and ready. We confirm exactly what is included in your fixed quote so there is no question about who is removing what. The old timber and offcuts are taken away as part of the job, so you are not left with a pile of rubbish to deal with.