Cost Guide

Deck Builder Costs in Australia

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Hourly rate
$90/hr
Call-out fee
$95
After-hours
1.5x – 2.0x

Price Ranges

Common deck builder jobs & costs

Prices based on Australia market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.

Build new deck$2,315 – $67,295
Material and finish levelRemoval versus new buildSite access and ground conditionsFootings and structural requirementsLabour, crew size and staging
Deck board replacement$425 – $107,295
Deck area and board quantitySubframe condition and joist repairsMaterial type and availabilityFinish level and colour matchingAccess, location and timing
Deck Builder General Help$655 – $3,695
Deck material typeExtent of structural damageJoists, posts and propping requiredSpecial fasteners and fixingsWaste disposal and site access
Deck Refinish$1,935 – $7,995
Deck area and complexitySurface condition and repairsPreparation method requiredFinish type and materialsAccess, site logistics and drying
Deck Repair$575 – $9,335
Damage type: board vs structuralExtent of affected areaAccess to underside and deckingNeed for engineered components or proppingMaterial type and fixings
Deck stairs and handrail$385 – $16,575
Existing deck and substrate conditionRepair versus replacement scopeMaterials and handrail designAccess, run length and layoutTiming, callout and regional rates

Prices are indicative and based on typical jobs in the Australia area. Your actual quote may differ based on specific job requirements. Get a personalised estimate for an accurate price.

Licensing & Compliance

Deck Builder licensing requirements

Deck Builder is regulated in Australia. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.

What to look for

  • Valid state contractor licence or registration number displayed on quotes and advertising
  • ABN with active GST registration
  • Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
  • White Card (construction induction)
  • Home building compensation or home warranty insurance for jobs over applicable state threshold

Requirements by state

New South Wales — Contractor Licence (Carpentry Work) required · Verify
Victoria — Domestic Builder Registration (limited to construction of structural landscaping or non-habitable building structures) required · Verify
Queensland — Carpentry Licence / Builder — Restricted to Structural Landscaping required · Verify
Western Australia — Building Contractor Registration / Building Practitioner Registration required · Verify
South Australia — Building Work Contractor's Licence (Carpentry) required · Verify
Tasmania — Builder Licence (General Construction) / Builder Licence (Domestic) required · Verify
Northern Territory — Building Contractor Registration required · Verify
Australian Capital Territory — Builder Licence required · Verify

Common Questions

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