Deck Builders Benowa
Orange Projects builds decks in Benowa and across the Gold Coast. We build new timber and composite decks, replace existing decking and carry out structural deck repairs for residential and commercial properties.
From poolside decks to larger outdoor entertaining areas, we offer complete deck construction, including framing, footings, stairs and balustrades.
- QBCC Licensed
- Written Quotes
- Gold Coast Based
Tell us about your project, send a few photos if you have them, and we will arrange a measure and a fixed written quote.
Our Decking Projects
A selection of timber, composite and pool decks we have built across the Gold Coast. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Curved composite pool deck
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Why choose Orange Projects
Orange Projects holds QBCC Licence No. 15620733 and takes on residential and commercial decking work.
We handle removal and disposal, footings, posts, bearers, joists, stairs, fascia and balustrades, so one team is responsible for the whole deck.
Hardwoods such as Merbau, Spotted Gum and Blackbutt, or composite boards from Ekodeck and Ezy Decking. Supply and install, or install only if you are supplying the boards.
On replacement jobs we check the existing structure before quoting. Framing is only reused when its condition and size suit the new deck.
You get an itemised, fixed price in writing after we measure, with stairs, balustrades and any engineering listed separately.
We build and replace decks for homeowners, landlords, property managers, body corporates and commercial premises such as offices, retail and hospitality spaces.
Our deck building process
- 01
Enquiry and photos
Tell us what you have in mind. Photos and a rough size help us tell you whether a site visit is the next step.
- 02
Site measure
We measure up, check levels, access and any existing structure, and talk through timber or composite options.
- 03
Written quote
You receive a fixed, itemised quote. If engineering, certification or approval may be needed, we say so up front.
- 04
Build
Removal of any old deck, then footings, framing, boards, stairs, fascia and balustrades, built to the agreed scope.
- 05
Handover
A final walk-through, clean-up and care advice for the boards you chose.
Residential and commercial decking around Benowa
Alongside home decks, we take on decking for managed and commercial properties: outdoor customer areas for cafes and retail, office break-out decks, body corporate common areas, and replacement decks on investment properties for landlords and property managers. Commercial work can be timber or composite, and is scoped and quoted the same way: measure, assess what is there, then a fixed written price.
Most of the look of a deck comes from a few choices: how wide the boards are, which colour, which way they run and how the edges are finished. These choices also affect cost, so it is worth understanding them before you get quotes.
Board widths
The common hardwood widths are about 86 mm and 140 mm. Narrow boards give a traditional, busy look. Wide boards look more modern and calmer, and there are fewer gaps to sweep, but they move more with moisture and can cup if the deck is poorly ventilated. Composite boards are usually around 135 to 140 mm wide.
Colour
Hardwood colour depends on the species. Spotted gum varies from pale to dark brown, blackbutt is pale and even, and merbau is a deep red-brown. Oil darkens all of them. Composite comes in set colours. Darker colours look rich but get hotter in direct sun. If the deck faces west with no shade, a mid tone is kinder on bare feet.
Laying direction
Boards running away from the house make a deck look longer. Boards running across it make it look wider. Laying on a diagonal looks striking but uses more material and labour, so it costs more. Joist spacing also changes with direction, which is planned before the frame goes in.
Picture framing and breaker boards
A picture frame is a border of boards around the edge that hides the cut ends. It gives a finished look and is very common on composite. A breaker board runs across the deck to split long runs, so you do not see joins scattered everywhere. Both add some labour and boards but lift the finish noticeably.
Fixings you can or cannot see
Face screws are the standard for hardwood and are strong and simple. Hidden clips leave the board surface clean and are the usual system for composite. Some hardwood can be fixed with hidden clips, which costs more.
Cost
As a general guide, timber decking runs roughly $350 to $550 per m² and composite $450 to $700 per m² supplied and installed, depending on height, access, framing and finishes. Diagonals, double picture frames and hidden fixings move a job towards the upper end. We also offer install only. See composite decking for Ekodeck and Ezy Decking colours.
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We'll bring samples, talk through widths and patterns, and give you a fixed quote for the look you want. QBCC Licence No. 15620733.
Managing rentals or a commercial portfolio? See our real estate and rental maintenance service.