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Timber decking
Treated-pine and hardwood decks with a natural finish, built on solid footings and framing to sit true for years.
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Timber and composite decks, pergolas and verandahs by a registered builder — designed and built to handle South West Victoria's coastal climate, with proper footings, framing and a finish that lasts. Rated 5.0★ across 21 Google reviews.
Warrnambool decking & outdoor living
A well-built deck or pergola turns the outside of your home into a room you actually use. HRB Border Construction designs and builds timber and composite decking, pergolas and verandahs across Warrnambool and South West Victoria — and because Harry is a registered builder, it's done properly from the ground up.
The part of a deck you don't see is the part that decides how long it lasts. Correct footings, properly spaced bearers and joists, the right fixings for our salt-air conditions, and good drainage and ventilation are what keep a deck solid and square for decades — not just for the first summer.
We build the structure to code, then finish it to a standard you'll be proud to entertain on. Whether you want a low platform deck flowing off the living room, a raised deck to make the most of a view, or a pergola or verandah for shade and shelter, we handle the whole job with one accountable team.
What we build
From a simple platform deck to a fully covered outdoor room — built to suit your home and how you live.
Treated-pine and hardwood decks with a natural finish, built on solid footings and framing to sit true for years.
Low-maintenance composite boards that resist fading, splitting and rot — ideal for our coastal, salt-air climate.
Open and slatted pergolas that add shade, structure and a sense of a room to your outdoor space.
Covered verandahs and patios that extend your living space and shelter it from sun and weather year-round.
Deck stairs, handrails and balustrade built to code — safe, sturdy and neatly detailed.
Raised and split-level decks that make the most of a slope or a view, engineered to stay solid.
How we work
We visit the site, talk through how you'll use the space, and help settle the size, material and layout.
A clear, itemised quote and timeline — and advice on whether your deck or pergola needs a permit.
Footings, framing and decking built to code, with tidy work and regular updates as it goes up.
Final detailing, a clean-up and a walkthrough together so it's ready to enjoy.
Costs & guide
Decking is usually priced per square metre and depends on the material, the height and the framing. These guide ranges help you plan — every job is quoted in full before we begin.
A treated-pine deck at a low height, with standard framing and a straightforward layout.
Hardwood or premium composite boards, raised framing, stairs and balustrade.
Adding a pergola or roofed verandah over the deck, priced to size, height and roofing.
Guide ranges only — your quote depends on the decking material, deck height, footings, framing, stairs, balustrade and any roofing. We price every job in full up front.
Reviews
Harry and his team are professional, honest and detail focused — the workmanship is first class and the finish exceeded our expectations. Couldn't recommend HRB more highly.
Harry was professional throughout the whole process and produced outstanding work with no hassles. We thoroughly recommend HRB — quality build, start to finish.
The whole experience was perfect. Daily updates with photos, helpful with the design, and the finished result is exactly what we were after. Genuinely great to deal with.
Questions
Decking is usually priced per square metre and depends on the decking material, the height of the deck, the framing and footings, and any stairs, balustrade or roofing. As a guide, a treated-pine deck typically starts from around $250–$350 per square metre, hardwood and premium composite decks cost more, and a covered pergola or verandah adds to that again. We quote every job in full before we start.
Both work well — it comes down to the look you want and how much maintenance you're happy with. Timber (treated pine or hardwood) gives a natural finish but needs periodic oiling and upkeep. Composite decking costs more up front but resists fading, splitting and rot and needs very little maintenance, which suits our coastal, salt-air conditions. We'll talk you through the trade-offs for your budget.
It depends on the size, the height off the ground and whether it's covered. Many low decks and small pergolas are exempt, but larger or raised structures often need a building permit. As a registered builder we can advise what your project needs and make sure it's built to code.
Yes. We build decks, pergolas and verandahs together or on their own — so you can have a covered outdoor area that flows straight off the deck, all built by one team to a single standard.
Yes. HRB Border Construction is led by Harry, a registered builder. Your deck or pergola is built with proper footings and framing, to code — which matters for safety, longevity and your home's value.
We build decking, pergolas and verandahs across Warrnambool and throughout South West Victoria, including Port Fairy, Koroit, Allansford, Terang, Camperdown, Timboon, Colac, Portland and Hamilton.
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