03 — Example project
Project BV-0001 · Sheet 1 of 1
Front Entry Deck Replacement.
- Location
- Melbourne, VIC
- Type
- Decking / Outdoor
The homeowner's brief
“I want to rebuild my front entrance deck and replace the old decking boards.”
Before
Visualisation
01 — Expected contractor range
$3,800–$4,500
04 — Expected timeframe
2.5–3 days
- Materials
- $1,550
- Labour
- $1,800
- Other
- $600
02 — Material breakdown
| Merbau decking boards | approx. 9 m² |
| Treated pine joists & bearers | as required |
| Fixings, screws & oil finish | allowance |
| Estimated total | $1,550 |
03 — Labour breakdown
| Remove & dispose old decking | Carpenter |
| Repair / replace subframe | Carpenter |
| Lay boards, steps & finish | Carpenter |
| Estimated total | $1,800 |
05 — Factors that could change the final price
- +Condition of the existing subframe once boards are lifted
- +Final measurements on site
- +Timber species and finish selected
- +Site access and waste removal
- +Changes to scope
- +Individual contractor pricing