What this service should actually include
A complete restoration is built around the existing deck rather than a standard package. Some decks need a deep clean and maintenance coat. Others need coating removal, repairs, detailed sanding and a new finish system.
The most economical time to act is usually before a coating has failed everywhere or moisture damage has spread into multiple boards and edges.
What changes the restoration scope
Two decks of the same size can need very different work. The condition of the existing coating, board movement, moisture and access usually matter more than square metres alone.
| Condition | Likely starting scope | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dull but intact coating | Clean and maintenance preparation | A compatible sound coating may not need to be fully sanded off. |
| Grey or rough bare timber | Sand to a sound even surface | Oxidised fibres and rough grain need preparation before finishing. |
| Peeling or incompatible layers | Test, strip or sand as required | New coating performance depends on what remains underneath. |
| Split, soft or moving boards | Repair first, then prepare | Damaged boards and fixings should be resolved before finishing. |
| Structural movement or widespread decay | Inspection before surface restoration | A surface treatment is not a substitute for structural repair or rebuilding. |
Our five stage approach
- Inspect: Assess timber species, old coating, sun, shade, moisture, traffic, access and repairs.
- Prepare: Clean contamination, correct accessible fixing issues and sand to the required level.
- Detail: Treat edges, stairs, rails and difficult areas rather than only the open floorboards.
- Coat: Apply the agreed oil, stain or coating system in suitable weather and drying conditions.
- Maintain: Explain cleaning, wear checks and the likely timing of a future maintenance coat.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional deck sanding | $25 to $60 per m² |
| Full sanding and coating | $45 to $100 per m² |
| Heavy stripping or detailed restoration | $70 to $140 per m² |
Questions about this service
How much does full restoration 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 full restoration?
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.