Deck Restoration Melbourne
Timber decks cleaned, sanded and oiled across the eastern suburbs, quoted and done by Steve.
Hillcrest Painting and Flooring Services restores timber decks across Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Steve quotes every job himself and is on the tools, with over 30 years in flooring and more than 15 years painting homes, so a deck gets both trades: the timber prepared properly, then finished to last.
Decks take a lot of weather. Sun dries the surface and turns it grey, rain gets into the gaps, and foot traffic wears the finish away. The good news is that most tired decks can be brought back, as long as the boards and the frame underneath are sound.
What's Included
Deck Restoration Services
From a quick refresh to a full strip back and recoat, one free written quote sets out exactly what's being done.
Deck cleaning
Dirt, grey weathered fibres and mould washed and scrubbed off.
Sanding and preparation
Failing coatings removed and rough boards sanded smooth.
Oiling and staining
Penetrating oils and stains that soak in and show the grain.
Deck painting
Solid coatings for decks that have been painted before.
Steps and outdoor timber
Steps, handrails, pergolas and timber screens done in the same job.
Ready to bring your deck back? Steve will come and have a look, and you'll get a free written quote.
OUR EXPERIENCEOver 15 years painting Melbourne's eastern suburbs
30+ years experience across both painting and flooring
$10 million public liability, with free written quotes
Free colour consultation included with every job
Steve is on the tools, not a subcontracted crew
OUR SPECIALITY
Can an Old Deck Be Restored?
Yes, in most cases. A grey, weathered deck usually looks far worse than it is, and cleaning and sanding can bring the timber back before it is recoated.
What decides it is the structure. Boards that are soft, split or rotten, and any problems with the frame underneath, need fixing before a finish is worth applying. Steve checks the boards and fixings at the quote and points out anything that needs replacing first.
How do you restore an old timber deck?
A proper deck restoration follows the same order every time:
- Check the boards, fixings and frame for soft or damaged timber.
- Clean the deck to remove dirt, mould and grey weathered fibres.
- Strip or sand back any failing coating, so the new finish soaks in evenly.
- Let the timber dry fully, then apply the oil, stain or paint in the right weather.
Without that preparation, a new finish can wear or peel early. For decks we use Haymes Dexpress, Cabots Aquadeck or Sikkens Cetol Deck, depending on the timber and the finish you want.
Also covered
Oil, Stain or Paint: Which Finish Suits Your Deck?
Penetrating oils and stains soak into the timber and show the grain, and they are the usual choice for hardwood decks. Solid coatings sit on the surface like paint, and suit decks that have already been painted, where stripping back to bare timber is not practical.
When should a new deck be oiled?
Not straight away. New timber is full of natural tannins and oils that stop a finish soaking in. Cabot's, the timber-finish maker, recommends a weathering period of four to six weeks for new timber before coating, unless a timber prep product is used first to remove the tannins.
Decks at rental properties
A tired deck stands out to tenants and buyers. We restore decks at rental properties and can quote the deck together with an interior or exterior repaint, as we do for landlords in Doncaster and Hawthorn. See also our exterior painting service. Between restorations, our deck maintenance guide covers cleaning and recoating.
What it costs
How Much Does Deck Restoration Cost?
There's no flat rate, because every deck is different. These are the things that move the price:
Size: the area of decking, plus any steps, rails and pergolas.
Condition: a deck with a failing coating takes more stripping and sanding than one that only needs a clean and recoat.
Repairs: boards that need replacing are quoted separately.
Finish: oils, stains and solid coatings each need different preparation and coats.
We don't price a job until we've seen it. You'll get a free written quote that sets out what's included.
How a job works
1. Call or request a quote: tell us about your deck.
2. Steve visits: he checks the boards and fixings and talks through finishes.
3. Written quote: you get a free written quote that lists exactly what's included.
4. The work: Steve is on the tools, and the job is planned around the weather.
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by Homeowners Across Melbourne
★★★★★
“Steve did an excellent job and we are totally satisfied with his work. We arranged for Steve to do a complete re-paint of our Edwardian house, both an interior and exterior re-paint. We were particularly pleased that he turned up when he said he would. A particularly nice touch was that as the whole project turned out to be less work than anticipated at the outset, Steve adjusted the final cost downwards.”
★★★★★
“Steve and his team at Hillcrest have been a pleasure to have in our home. A couple of months ago we embarked on a restoration of our home which included all external and internal painting. Having the right team work with us and fit in with our family was important. Steve and Michael have been very professional, great communication with us, responsive and flexible to our needs and to any changes We would highly recommend Hillcrest to anyone looking for great tradespeople (painting and flooring) who know how to do technically proficient work and are just good people to have in your home.”
Recent Work
Where We Work
Deck Restoration Across the Eastern Suburbs
We restore decks right across Melbourne's eastern suburbs, including decks and outdoor timber in Ringwood, Croydon house painters, homes in Blackburn and Templestowe painters. For the rest of the house, see our residential painting in Melbourne.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can you restore a grey, weathered deck?
Usually, yes. Grey timber is weathered at the surface, and cleaning and sanding can bring it back before a new finish goes on, as long as the boards and frame are sound.
How long should I wait before oiling a new deck?
Cabot's recommends a weathering period of four to six weeks for new timber before coating, unless a timber prep product is used first to remove the tannins and oils.
Do you restore decks at rental properties?
Yes. We restore decks at rental properties, and can quote the deck together with an interior or exterior repaint so the work is done in one visit.
Still have a question? Call Steve, or ask for a free written quote.