+ Before you call:
It’s often difficult to know where to start with your new deck. It’s difficult to know how much of your project a decking company is actually able to do. At Qld Deck Co. we are registered (and very capable!) builders. This means that we construct stairs and roofs and we can install doors and windows to compliment your deck. We are able to look after your project from start to finish including quoting, plans, certification, BSA insurance and construction.
Before you call, it’s important to take some time to envisage your complete project. Here are a few things to consider:
- Think about the layout of your deck. Is it going to be practical and will it add value to your home? Get your tape measure out and come up with a few ideas before calling us. From here, we can help you develop your own ideas. A typical deck is about 20sqm to 30sqm, which is a suitable living area for a table, chairs and BBQ.
- Decide on your budget. We build decks for a living so it’s easy for us to work to a budget. It will probably be frustrating for you to find that your dream deck is not within a realistic price range so be flexible and open minded if you are working to a specific budget. Use that tape measure to work out the deck you would like and how high it is off the ground. Sometimes we are able to give you a fairly accurate quote over the phone using this information. This way you’ll know whether your proposed plan is going to be within your budget or not. Naturally, prices do vary greatly from project to project depending on height, size, shape, materials, site access etc. We try to give as much information over the phone as possible.
- Think about quality of the deck you are looking for. Is this a short term fix to a long term plan? How much will you use it and for how long? At Qld Deck Co. we use only the best materials available. Our decks are mostly constructed of treated hardwood and select grade Australian species decking. We only pilot drill and hand-nail our decking boards down and we do not use nail guns. We ensure that all of our decks are of the highest quality.
- Look at plenty of photos. You can get some great ideas by looking at lots of photos and we have plenty available on our website. You can combine the balustrade from one deck with the roof of another deck to create the perfect solution for your project. If you have some ideas, mention these over the phone so that we can investigate some costs for you before we meet with you.
- Decide whether or not you have a time frame. The process of getting a written quote, getting plans drawn up and then getting your plans certified can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months (worst case scenario!) Certification can sometimes be a long process due to reasons beyond our control. If you are looking at getting a deck done before Christmas, you are best off calling a few months earlier as most people are booked in by August / September for their pre-Christmas projects.
We would love to invest some of our time into you and your project. We would like you to understand that quoting is often a long process. The time it takes to meet on site and prepare a quote can accumulate to over half a day’s work. We thank you in advance for taking the time to read over this information before contacting us.