Deck Builders in the Sutherland Shire
Nobody has to sell Shire locals on outdoor living — it’s the whole point of living here. Between the beaches, the Port Hacking waterfront and the national park, your backyard deck is where Shire life actually happens. We’re Tony and Dean, the father-and-son deck builders Sutherland Shire families call when they want a deck that stands up to salt, sun and a lifetime of barbecues. We don’t build decks; we add a room to your home.
Decks built for Shire conditions
The Shire serves up two very different building environments, sometimes on the same street. Near the water — Cronulla, Burraneer, Caringbah South, Lilli Pilli — salt air is the enemy of cheap boards and mild-steel fixings. There, we lean on our specialty: Trex and Millboard composite decking that laughs off salt spray and never needs oiling, laid over properly protected subframes with the right fixings.
Further in — Gymea, Kirrawee, Engadine, Menai — bush-backed blocks bring shade, leaf litter and sometimes bushfire ratings into the picture, and dense Australian hardwoods like ironbark and spotted gum come into their own. Either way, we’ll recommend what’s right for your block, not what’s easiest to sell.
Where we build in the Shire
We build right across the Sutherland Shire — Cronulla, Caringbah, Caringbah South, Burraneer, Lilli Pilli, Sylvania, Gymea, Miranda, Kirrawee, Sutherland, Engadine, Menai, Illawong, Alfords Point and surrounds. Waterfront platform at Burraneer or a family entertainer in Engadine — same crew, same care, because we treat your place like our own.
What we build
– Composite and hardwood decks — from low platforms to elevated waterfront decks
– Pool decks — smooth, cool-underfoot composite made for Shire summers
– Pergolas and awnings— shade for the long west-facing afternoons
– Balustrades, stairs and privacy screens — glass and wire options that keep water views open.
Councils and approvals
Most Shire projects sit with Sutherland Shire Council, and waterfront or bush-fringe blocks can bring extra considerations. We’ve been through it plenty of times — we’ll tell you exactly what your project needs before we start, in plain English, no jargon.
The Deck Builders Sutherland Shire Locals Recommend
Licensed, insured and family-run — the bloke who quotes your deck is the bloke who builds it. We’ll look after you like family, from first phone call to final clean-up.
Sutherland Shire decking FAQs
Licensed, insured and family-run — the bloke who quotes your deck is the bloke who builds it. We’ll look after you like family, from first phone call to final clean-up.
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What’s the best decking for homes near the water in the Shire?
For waterfront and near-beach homes we usually recommend Trex or Millboard composite with corrosion-resistant fixings — salt air destroys budget boards and mild-steel screws surprisingly fast. Dense hardwoods with stainless fixings are the timber alternative if you love the real thing.
Is composite decking too hot for bare feet around a pool?
Colour choice matters more than material. Lighter composite colours stay noticeably cooler, and modern boards like Trex and Millboard are engineered to run cooler than the dark composites of years past. We’ll help you pick a colour that’s kind to summer feet.
How long does a Shire deck project take?
Most residential decks take one to three weeks on site depending on size, height and extras like pergolas or balustrades. We’ll give you a clear timeline with your quote — and we stick to it.
Not sure about costs, head to our Deck cost calculator for Australia to get an approximate price guideline for your project. For some advice about what you have in mind, get in touch and have a chat with Tony or Dean.