Deck Restoration in Oak Flats
Oak Flats and Mount Warrigal border Lake Illawarra, with a mix of older homes and established decks that have often been coated several times over the years.
What to check in Oak Flats
Older decks with layers of stain or paint usually need stripping before they’ll take oil properly. Check the boards and fixings too, as rusted nails and split boards are common on older decks.
Popular jobs in Oak Flats
The most common requests we see for Oak Flats are peeling stain and paint removal and board and step repairs. If your deck has gone grey but the coating hasn’t peeled, a wash and maintenance coat may be enough. Your specialist can tell you on site.
Typical cost in Oak Flats
As a guide, full mechanical sanding back to bare timber plus 3 coats of trade decking oil typically ranges from $45 to $75 per square metre, depending on the existing coating (acrylic paint and stain take longer to strip than oil), stairs and handrails. Your specialist will give you a firm price after seeing the deck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which areas near Oak Flats do you cover?+
Oak Flats, Mount Warrigal and Haywards Bay, plus the rest of the Shellharbour and Kiama areas. Call 0415 770 509 if you’re not sure.
How long does a deck restoration take?+
It depends on the size of the deck, the old coating and the weather, as oil needs dry conditions between coats. Your specialist will give you a timeframe with the quote.
How much does deck sanding and oiling cost?+
As a guide, full mechanical sanding back to bare timber plus 3 coats of trade decking oil typically ranges from $45 to $75 per square metre, depending on the existing coating (acrylic paint and stain take longer to strip than oil), stairs and handrails. Your specialist will give you a firm price after seeing the deck.
How Shellharbour Deck Care works
Shellharbour Deck Care is a lead-matching service connecting Illawarra and South Coast homeowners with independent timber deck restoration specialists. We don’t do the work ourselves. The specialist you’re matched with quotes, carries out and is responsible for the job, so ask them about insurance, the products they use and any warranty before you go ahead.