Owner-operated · Based in Epping
Deck repair for soft, split and lifting timber boards
Timber deck repair for homes across Melbourne's northern suburbs: rotten or split boards replaced, loose boards re-fixed, trip hazards flattened and joist tops checked while the boards are up. We repair the deck you have and tell you plainly if the frame is past repair.
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- Melbourne Local
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Types of work
- Rotten or split board replacement matched to existing widths where stock allows
- Re-screwing loose boards and flattening trip edges
- Underside checks for early joist rot after boards come up
- Small oil or stain touch-ups on the boards we replace
Common problems
A soft board near the back door
That is usually trapped water at a threshold or under a planter. We lift the failed boards, check the joist tops, and replace only what has gone, not the whole entertaining area.
Nails and screws that keep backing out
Many older decks were nailed. We re-fix with decking screws and pre-drill so the timber does not split again next summer.
New boards that do not match the old ones
New timber rarely matches weathered boards straight away. We match width and profile where stock allows and can oil the new boards so they blend in as they weather.
What this service includes
- Rotten board replacement matched to existing widths
- Loose board re-screwing and trip-hazard fixes
- Joist-top checks while boards are lifted
- Oil or stain on the new boards when requested
What is not included
- Full deck demolition and new builds
- Structural restumping or engineer-certified framing
- Balustrade work that needs a building permit
What to send for a quote
- Photos of the damaged boards, plus one wide shot of the whole deck
- A photo underneath if it is safe to reach, showing joists and bearers
- Roughly how many boards are soft, split or loose, and their width
- Deck height (ground level or raised) and whether it has a balustrade
- Your suburb and how we get to the backyard, such as a side gate or stairs
Fill in the quote form, then email photos to info@northerntradie.com.au. Phone numbers and hours are on the contact page, and you can check the suburbs we cover.
Around Melbourne's north
North-facing decks in Preston, Northcote and Thornbury take the full summer sun and tend to split and cup. Low, ground-level decks in Reservoir and Thomastown sit close to damp soil and rot from underneath. Each fails in different places, which is why photos of the soft spots, and underneath if you can reach, matter before we buy timber.
Repair the deck you have
Most decks fail in patches: a threshold that stays wet, a north edge that bakes in summer, a few boards that were never fixed properly. We lift those, check the joist tops, and replace what has gone. If the frame is finished we say so rather than hiding a rebuild inside a repair quote.
What we check while the boards are up
Once a board is lifted we probe the joist tops for soft timber, look at how water drains off the frame, and check fixings along the run. Anything beyond board-level repair is noted on the quote so you can decide what to do next.
Deck repair FAQs
Common questions answered for your peace of mind.
Yes. We match board width where possible, check the joists while the boards are up, and recommend a full resurface or builder if the frame itself is compromised.
Request a quote for Deck repair
Send photos and your suburb. We confirm what we can do, what we will not do, and a price before work starts.
Northern suburbs we cover
Deck repair across Melbourne's north — open a local page for housing context, or browse the full coverage map.