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Very hardworking, really good carpenter, and good job

Deck repair

$300

Deck repaired exactly as required including bespoke panelling

Deck repairs

$400

Quality job and completed in a very short time frame. Definitely recommend Robert’s services to anyone.

Timber deck repairs

$1,000

Efficient, trustworthy, reliable. Always followed up with my questions and gave honest advice. Also went above and beyond to help me when we realized the job was more complicated than anticipated. Highly recommend!

Deck repair - remove & replace broken deck pieces

$450

Repairs to deck. Thorough job. Helpful advice.

Deck repair - carpenter

$1,200

Extremely helpful and skillful. Quality job, went above and beyond also responded and repaired deck same day. Can’t ask for much more. Everything was effectively communicated. Thank you Leon

Minor Deck Repairs

$150

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$100

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$337

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$802

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It takes some time, money, and effort to maintain a beautiful deck because deck boards eventually crack and weather. Since deck repair is all in a day's work for homeowners like you, there's a faster way to get it done. All you have to do is make a post on our platform, and experts who can repair your deck come to you!

Make a post on Airtaskers with all the crucial details. Mention the type of deck you need repaired, its dimensions, location, budget and when you want the deck repaired. Once you post, qualified Taskers will ask about the job and give you a free quote! You don’t have to hire them based on their quotes alone, as you can see their reviews and ratings or see how they did on similar deck types.

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Top Deck Repair related questions

No. The deck repair specialists you hire have all the necessary tools and equipment to do this service. They bring their equipment to the worksite, along with their years - sometimes decades - of experience in repairing decks. However, you should have any permits ready if your town or village council requires them and supply your Tasker with the timber to cut new planks to replace the old ones that are cracked or have rotted away.  

Repairing your deck can take anywhere from one to several days, depending on the severity of the damage and the repairs' complexity. Replacing a few rotted planks can take a few hours (if not the entire day), while replacing all the posts or joists can take days. The weather can also be a factor - repairing your deck is best done during sunny weather.

Yes. If you run a business providing deck repair services, you can hire Taskers to boost your staff. Don’t forget; you can also hire Taskers to do other services for decking.

In most cases, you should have damaged sections repaired instead of replacing the whole deck. Older decks with posts that go into the ground can suffer from wood rot and moisture damage that you can’t see. Repairing older decks like these can eventually cost as much as getting a new deck, so you’d best replace it with a new one. Consult a repair specialist on the extent and cost of needed repairs before buying a new deck.  

A wood deck should last you an average of 10 to 15 years. Composite decks can last longer, up to 25 to 30 years or more. If you want a composite deck installed, prepare to pay a higher upfront cost, but pay less for maintenance down the line. A wood deck costs less but compared to composites; you'd have to spend more for repairs and painting, staining and sealing for its upkeep.

There are many signs that your deck needs repairs. This can include erosion around the posts, loose railings, cracked or splintering boards and other damage. It would help if you never ignored even minor signs of wood rot on your deck. Book a Tasker if your deck develops any signs of wood rot, as this can lead to safety hazards and more costly repairs later.

What do deck repair services include?

Deck repair services include all the necessary tasks to fix the damage on your deck. This service can consist of inspecting the deck and assessing the damage, removing damaged sections or parts, preparing replacement parts as needed, then installing the new parts. Note that your town or village council may require permits before your Tasker does the repairs. If you don’t have the necessary permits yet, some Taskers may get these for you upon request. 

 

Inspecting the deck

To determine which parts of your deck need repairs, your hired specialist checks each part of the deck. They can inspect the fascia boards, the planks, railings, deck posts, beams and underlying joists. Your specialist will look for any cracks, rots and other damage caused by moisture and the elements. 

 

Removing damaged parts

After checking the entire deck, your hired Tasker can disassemble or remove any broken parts or sections before doing repairs. They can remove any nails, fasteners or screws to disassemble damaged joists, fascia boards or planks. 

 

Cutting new parts

If your deck repairs involve replacing joists, steps, planks, railings or any other part of your deck, Taskers can cut new parts like these from timber. Some taskers can get the needed timber for you upon request if you don’t have them ready. To avoid any fitting issues, they make sure to cut the timber to the exact measurements of the parts they’re replacing. 

 

Installing replacement parts or sections

Your deck repair specialist installs the replacement parts once the planks or other parts are cut to the exact dimensions. They can place the replacement parts at the removed parts' exact location, then attach them to the deck with screws, nails, or any fastening tool. Some Taskers may recommend using more nails or screws and reinforce sections if necessary. 

 

Finishing touches

Once the damaged parts are removed and replaced, your deck repair specialist can check that the replacement part is a perfect fit. If any replacement fascia boards or planks appear raised, they can sand them down to size. If the repaired area is small, some specialists can also apply the appropriate deck staining to match the rest of the deck, but this may cost extra.

 

If the new parts of your deck are on a large section, you can hire a separate service to do this for you. Now that your deck is fixed, why not hire someone to make sure it sits on a beautiful spot? 

Recent Deck Repair tasks

Deck Repair

$20

Jordan Springs NSW 2747, Australia

28th Mar 2026

Discuss quote on inspection. I have a timber deck that is a few years old and needs some repairs. A number of the deck boards have come loose as the screws are no longer holding properly at the joining sections. I suspect the underlying support structure may not have been built with treated timber, which could be causing the issue. The job will involve: Securing the loose deck boards Replacing a couple of the support beams underneath with treated timber Looking for someone experienced in deck repairs who can assess and fix the issue properly. .

Ground floor deck repair/replace hardideck

$1,234

Bli Bli QLD, Australia

25th Mar 2026

We have a beautiful ground floor rear deck that was built with the Hardideck, cement sheet decking system. An area of the deck has weathered and some boards have been damaged. They basically have holes in them. We need to replace the boards and probably redo one area of the deck. The frame is excellent so it is perfect for someone that understands how easy it is to install the hardideck product. You will also need to prime and paint the area. We have all the product so we are looking at labour. Attached are some photos. We are looking for someone that takes pride in their work. The replacement area for total board replacement is approximate 3.5 m x 4 metres. Then just some care to the other area.

Back yard deck repair

$200

Cloverdale WA 6105, Australia

25th Mar 2026

Someone stole my deck and needs to install , total 5 pcs

Deck repair quote

$10

Bankstown Aerodrome NSW 2200, Australia

18th Mar 2026

Requesting a quote for a New or to repair existing deck around pool and potential extension around pool. Replacement of all existing decking around pool, strengthen existing foundation around pool

Timber deck repair

$500

Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Replacing the 4 deck , as it is burned down

Outdoor deck repair

$50

Carindale QLD 4152, Australia

11th Mar 2026

Outdoor deck repair and restore.

Deck repair and oil

$30

Somerton Park SA 5044, Australia

9th Mar 2026

Several planks need to be replaced Oil required 14x3.4m area Just putting $200 as I have no idea how long this will take or much it will cost Thanks Mel

Fabulous experience as a newbie!

Deck Repair

$100

Roseville Chase NSW, Australia

8th Mar 2026

Deck Repair. Wood deck, a portion is rotten. Open to options on replacement materials. Price negotiable.

Deck repair,refubish

$2,200

Seven Hills NSW 2147, Australia

3rd Mar 2026

I need deck repair Bottom need complete redo Need new wood or happy to consider alternatives Resusing to top surfaces panel would help recycle if possible Height 180mm 5000 mm length 2100 breath

Timber stairs replaced and timber deck repaired

$1,000

Currumbin Valley QLD, Australia

26th Feb 2026

I’m in need of old rotted timber stairs and support posts and decking replaced and redone.

Deck repair

$200

Moores Pocket QLD 4305, Australia

24th Feb 2026

I have a back deck that needs some repair work.

Deck repair: cut out 2 staircase treads out of merbau

$10

Seaforth NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

I have 2 stair treads that need to be cut out of merbau. I have the timber. Just need to replace 3 steps that have rotten timber. Can pay per hour or for the job

Thanks Brendan - great job

Outdoor deck repair and front & back deck sand & oil.

$2,000

Beaconsfield WA, Australia

23rd Feb 2026

Deck sand, oil front and back + repair/ replace sagging broken spot (first photo). Replace bricks that were elevated from corner of driveway (we have some bricks) as well if possible. Mostly getting in touch about the decks though. Cheers!

Deck repair

$1,000

Hawthorn East, Victoria

21st Feb 2026

Require multiple lengths of merbau to be replaced (approx 14), reattach stringer stairs and rebuild box stairs. Onsite visual required for quote using some existing merbau lengths.

Had many offers for the job and I’m very happy with Matt. He is quietly spoken, respectful and a hard worker. He has all the tools, explained what he would do, how long it would take and provided advice on additional work that could be undertaken with the deck. Thoroughly recommend that you consider Matt for the work you have.

Deck repair and repainting, repair mesh flyscreen

$1,300

Albion Park NSW, Australia

19th Feb 2026

Rear deck - Remove x 5 rotted full length decking boards - Supply and install x 5 new full length decking boards Rear deck painting - Apply x 2 coats stain to x 5 replaced decking boards - Re secure loose spindles as required - Apply x 2 coats premium exterior paint to entire handrail Supply and install new mesh to front screen door

Wooden deck repair

$350

Hampton VIC 3188, Australia

15th Feb 2026

Small back wood deck needs to be resealed and some areas possibly repaired. The deck is around 4.3m x 4.95m. As per the photo below you can see one or two of the boards have started to turn up. I can provide more photos or a video if that would be helpful. Happy to hear your suggested approaches to fixing this. Only experienced tradespeople please who have done this before please reply

Deck repair - Small Job

$200

Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland

13th Feb 2026

Wanting 2 or 3 short timber boards replaced on our deck. 2 x boards on our deck have rotted and starting to rot. Other boards are in good condition, so looking to just replace these two boards, they are short. Will need equipment and if possible source the boards. I can supply photos and any other information required.

Liam was FANTASTIC. Will definitely book him again.

Outdoor Timber Deck Repair, sand & varnish

$1,500

Mosman, New South Wales

5th Jan 2026

We have an existing outdoor timber deck that requires targeted repairs, followed by a sand and varnish. Scope of work Replace several damaged deck boards Replace sections of rotted/compromised substructure (joists/bearers) underneath. Sand deck and apply appropriate exterior grade varnish Ensure deck is structurally sound, level, and safe Experienced carpenter or deck specialist Comfortable assessing substructure issues and recommending fixes.

Kahin is undoubtedly the most professional, detailed and high quality trade I have ever engaged with on airtasker. Thank you so much!

Deck Repair - small job

$100

Cashmere QLD, Australia

28th Dec 2025

Replace 3 deck boards 2.4m long. Will need a nail gun. I have the boards

Good communication and effective job completed.

Deck repair

$1,000

Bridgeman Downs QLD, Australia

8th Oct 2025

Up to 10 decking boards need to be replaced

Trent did an awesome job fixing my deck. Highly recommend.