Deck & Timber Restoration Sydney
Decks, doors, windows, pergolas & outdoor furniture — professionally restored and protected.
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Proview Painting provides professional deck restoration and timber maintenance services across Sydney. In addition to restoring timber decking, we also maintain and refinish a wide range of exterior timber features — including timber doors, windows, outdoor furniture, gates, pergolas and other exposed timber surfaces.
Sun, rain and foot traffic take their toll on exposed timber. We strip back the grey, weathered surface, repair where needed, and re-coat with quality oils and stains that protect the wood and bring out its natural grain.
Ask us about an ongoing maintenance program to keep all your exterior timber looking its best year after year.
Not sure whether to oil, stain or paint? Our deck restoration guide compares real coastal lifespans and 2026 costs, and how long exterior paint lasts near the beach covers the rest of the house.
Our timber restoration services
Pressure wash, clean and re-oil weathered decks to restore colour and protection.
Full sand-back to bare timber followed by multi-coat oil application for a rich, even finish.
Premium oils, stains and protective coatings for new or recently replaced timber.
Restore and reseal exterior timber doors — strip, sand, stain and protect against the elements.
Refinish and seal timber window frames to prevent rot, swelling and UV damage.
Bring outdoor tables, chairs, benches and lounges back to life with a fresh sand and oil.
Restore and protect timber gates, pergolas, screens and structural outdoor timber.
Scheduled re-coats to keep all your exterior timber protected and looking great long-term.
Clean, prep and apply protective coatings to external timber cladding and feature timber panels.
Our work
How we work
We visit, assess the timber and give you a clear, no-obligation quote.
Strip back weathering, mould and failing coatings to clean, bare timber.
Apply quality oils or stains for lasting protection and a rich natural colour.
A final walk-through and tidy handover — ready to enjoy.
Ready for a fresh finish?
Get a free, no-obligation quote for any exterior timber work.
Deck restoration in Sydney — common questions
How much does it cost to oil or restore a deck in Sydney?
Most deck restorations land between $1,500 and $5,000 depending on size and condition. A small deck needing a wash, light sand and two coats of oil sits at the lower end; a large or elevated deck needing board replacement and a full strip of old coatings sits at the top. Board replacement and stripping a failed coating are the two things that move the price most — both are pure labour.
How often should a deck be oiled near the beach?
On a coastal deck in full sun — most of the Eastern Suburbs — every 12–18 months. A sheltered or south-facing deck can stretch closer to two years. The test is simple: when water stops beading on the boards and they look dry, it's overdue. Stained decks go 2–4 years between coats.
Should I oil, stain or paint my deck?
If the timber is good and you like seeing the grain, oil it — it looks best and a re-coat is a half-day job, but it has the shortest life. If you want longer between coats or the boards are patchy and mismatched, a quality stain gives 2–4 years and evens the colour out. Paint is only for old, heavily repaired decks, because once it's on there's no easy way back.
Does a grey deck need sanding or just cleaning?
Usually more than a wash. That silver-grey colour is dead, degraded surface timber, and any coating put over it sits on the dead layer instead of the wood. If the surface underneath is sound, a proper clean with a deck cleaner and a light sand is enough before re-oiling; a failed film coating, splintering or deep weathering means a full sand back to bare timber — that's the job that moves the price.
What products do you use on decks?
Penetrating decking oils and water-based decking stains from the major Australian ranges, chosen for the timber and the exposure rather than by brand — oil where the boards are good and you want the grain, stain where the deck is patched or you want longer between coats. Ask and we'll tell you exactly what's going on your deck and why.
How long does a deck restoration take?
A clean and re-oil on a deck that's been kept up is a half-day job. A full restoration runs two to three days for a typical deck: clean and treat on day one, dry overnight, sand and repairs on day two, then the coats with drying time between them. Board replacement, stripping an old coating or a big elevated deck add days, and wet weather pushes everything out — timber has to be properly dry before any coating goes on.
Do you repair or replace rotten deck boards?
Yes — timber repairs are part of every restoration. Soft, split or rotten boards are replaced with matching timber before any coating goes on, every face of a new board is coated before it's fixed, and popped nails are punched down or swapped for screws. Structural problems — bearers, joists, posts — go to a carpenter first. New boards next to old grey ones are the main reason we suggest a stain rather than oil on a repaired deck.
Read the full comparison in our deck restoration guide, see what the coast does to every other surface in how long exterior paint lasts near the beach, or book a pressure wash for the paths and walls while we're there.