What this service should actually include
Surface restoration cannot repair hidden structural failure. The inspection first separates isolated board or fixing defects from widespread framing, support or compliance concerns that may require a suitably licensed builder or other specialist.
Repairs should be completed before final sanding so new and existing boards can be prepared together and the coating transition is managed as consistently as practical.
Our five stage approach
- Inspect: Identify damaged boards, fixings, moisture sources and the extent of local failure.
- Make safe: Plan access and isolate unsafe sections where needed.
- Repair: Replace or secure accessible damaged components within the agreed scope.
- Prepare: Sand and clean repaired areas so the final coating is consistent.
- Finish: Apply the selected protective system and explain ongoing maintenance.
Built around Gold Coast deck conditions
Decks between Coomera and Tweed Heads can experience intense ultraviolet exposure, summer humidity, heavy rain, salt air, pool chemicals, shade and fast changes between wet and dry conditions. The correct scope depends on which of those factors dominate at the property.
We service homes, investment properties, apartment buildings, bodies corporate, hospitality venues and commercial sites. Smaller worthwhile scopes usually begin around $2,000 to $3,000, while multi area and staged commercial projects can be substantially larger.
Indicative pricing
| Typical scope | Planning range |
|---|---|
| Minor accessible board and fixing repairs | $500 to $3,000 plus |
| Repair and restoration package | $2,000 to $12,000 plus |
| Extensive reboarding or complex repairs | Quoted after inspection |
Questions about this service
How much does peeling coatings cost on the Gold Coast?
Pricing depends on deck size, coating condition, access, detail work, repairs and the finish selected. Small maintenance work can be below a full restoration scope, while large residential, body corporate and commercial projects can run into many thousands of dollars. We provide an inspection based quote rather than pricing from area alone.
Does every deck need sanding before peeling coatings?
No. A sound compatible coating may only need cleaning and preparation before recoating. Sanding becomes more likely when timber is grey and rough, coatings are peeling, colour is badly uneven, boards are splintered or the existing finish is unknown.
How long will the work take?
A straightforward residential deck may take several working days once cleaning, drying, sanding and coating windows are included. Larger sites, detailed rails, repairs, resident access or unstable weather can extend the program.