Decking Laverton, Decks for Post-War Homes and New Builds

Laverton dates from 1886 and grew up around the RAAF base that opened in 1926, the third-oldest RAAF base in Australia. After the Second World War, young families of returned servicemen filled its streets with homes, an area locals still call the cabbage patch, and many of those houses were built with low front fences and open front gardens. The old airfield has since become Williams Landing, and Laverton itself is now growing again, with new homes among the post-war ones. Peak Decking builds new, replacement and front decks across Laverton, measured at each home, set on stumps sized to a soil test and finished for the sun and wind of the western plains.

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Why Choose Peak Decking in Laverton

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Decking Laverton: Merbau, Spotted Gum and Composite Decks

Laverton's mix of post-war and new homes suits a range of decking. Three board types cover most jobs.

Merbau decks

Merbau is a classic red-brown hardwood that suits the brick and weatherboard look of older Laverton homes. It is hard, stable and naturally durable, and it needs oiling to keep its colour in the sun. New merbau bleeds tannin in its first rains, so run-off is directed away from paving.

Spotted gum and blackbutt decks

Spotted gum and blackbutt are hard Australian hardwoods in lighter, varied tones. They are very durable, bleed less tannin than merbau, and suit owners who want a natural timber deck in a paler colour. Spotted gum and blackbutt are also classed as bushfire-resisting timbers, and their lighter tones stay cooler underfoot than merbau in full sun.

Composite decks

Composite decking needs no oiling, will not splinter and resists fading, which suits newer homes, rental properties and anyone replacing an old deck that needed constant care. Lighter colours stay cooler in the afternoon sun. Capped boards resist food and wine stains on an outdoor dining deck, and only need a wash a couple of times a year.

Front Decks and Verandah Decks in Laverton

Because so many older Laverton homes have low front fences and open gardens, a front deck is more visible here than in most suburbs, and it can lift the look of the whole house.

Front decks on post-war homes

A timber deck across the front of a post-war home, often under the existing porch roof or a new verandah or roof, gives a dry, welcoming entry and a place to sit in the morning sun. Board direction, step widths and colours are chosen to suit the age of the house, and the deck is set just below the front door sill so water stays out.

Steps, balustrades and low front fences

Front decks usually need broad steps down to the path. Where the deck sits more than 1 metre above the ground, a balustrade is generally required under the National Construction Code. On a low deck with an open front garden, a simple timber edge or planter can define the space without hiding the house. See deck stairs and balustrades.

Back Decks, Alfresco and Pool Decks in Laverton

At the back of the house, decks turn the yard into an outdoor room. Three designs suit Laverton homes.

Back decks off the kitchen

Many post-war homes have a back door from the kitchen or laundry onto a small step or slab. A deck at floor level off that door creates a level outdoor area for meals and gatherings, with steps down to the lawn. On newer Laverton homes with an alfresco slab under the main roof, the deck is built level with the slab so the covered alfresco and the open deck read as one outdoor floor. See alfresco decks.

Decks with a pergola or roof

A pergola or a Colorbond, clear or insulated roof over part of the deck gives shade in summer and shelter from rain, and is designed and permitted together with the deck. Clear or opal sheets keep the kitchen behind it bright, and insulated panels keep the deck cooler and give a ceiling for a fan and lights.

Pool decks and raised decks

A composite or hardwood deck beside a pool gives a cool, non-splinter surface, designed so it does not create a foothold within the pool barrier. Where the yard slopes, a raised deck with a balustrade keeps the outdoor area level with the house. See pool decking and elevated decks.

Built for Laverton Clay, Sun and Wind

Laverton sits on the flat basalt plains, right beside Laverton RAAF, the Bureau of Meteorology station that records the local weather. Three conditions shape every deck here.

Stumps sized to a soil test

The ground is reactive basalt clay that shrinks in dry summers and swells in wet winters, which is why many older timber-stumped decks in Laverton have sunk or tilted. A soil test sets the AS 2870 site class, and galvanised steel stumps sit on concrete footings sized and set to the depth that class needs.

Sun, wind and board finish

Laverton RAAF records about 8.5 hours of sun a day in January and a mean afternoon wind of 21 km/h across the year, rising to 23.5 km/h in December. Sun and wind dry timber quickly, so timber decks are oiled on every face with a UV-protecting oil, boards are laid with correct gaps and air is kept moving underneath to stop cupping.

Stainless fixings

Older decks often used plain steel nails that rust, stain the boards and work loose. New decks use stainless steel screws in pre-drilled holes, and stainless or galvanised hardware throughout.

Deck Replacement, Repairs and Restoration in Laverton

With so many older homes, deck replacement and repair are as common in Laverton as new decks.

Replacing a tired deck

If rot runs through the bearers and joists, or timber stumps have failed across the deck, replacement is usually better value than patching. The old deck is removed, the ground is checked and reshaped to drain, and a new deck is built on proper footings, often with a better layout. See deck repairs.

Restumping and board repairs

Where the frame is sound, sunken stumps can be replaced with galvanised steel stumps on new footings and the deck jacked back to level. Rotted or split boards are swapped for matching boards, and loose boards are re-fixed with stainless screws.

Sanding and oiling

A grey, rough timber deck can be cleaned, sanded and oiled or stained to bring back its colour once any repairs are done. In full sun, re-oiling every six to twelve months keeps it protected. See deck restoration and oiling.

What a deck costs here

Every job is priced from a free measure and a written, itemised quote. As a guide, treated pine is the most economical, merbau sits in the middle, and spotted gum and composite cost more. Removal of an old deck, restumping, roofs and balustrades are each listed on their own line.

Why Homeowners Choose a Deck Builder Near You in Laverton

Deck builders near you in Laverton should know the older homes and which council covers each street. Peak Decking measures every home before drawing anything and quotes in writing with every item listed.

Measured and drawn to each home

The free measure records the door sill heights, the fall of the yard, the state of any existing deck, the distance to each boundary and where stormwater can go. The deck is drawn to those numbers, so it sits level with the house and drains away from it.

Hobsons Bay or Wyndham permits

Laverton is split between the City of Hobsons Bay and the City of Wyndham, so the council for each address is confirmed first. The same Victorian rules apply in both: most decks need a building permit, and a deck more than 800 mm above ground can need a planning permit on a lot under 300 square metres or where an overlay applies. Permits are lodged as part of the job. See deck permits.

Laverton Streets Covered, From Woods Street to Aviation Road

Peak Decking covers all of Laverton, on both sides of the council boundary. A free measure can be booked for any address in the suburb.

Around Woods Street and Laverton station

The streets near Laverton station and the Woods Street Art Space hold many of the suburb's post-war homes. Front decks, back decks off the kitchen and replacements for original timber decks are the most common jobs here.

Near Aircraft station and Aviation Road

Aircraft station and Aviation Road recall the RAAF base the suburb grew around. Homes near them range from post-war houses to newer infill, where composite decks and decks with a pergola suit smaller yards.

Newer homes on the growing edges

Laverton's population is growing as new homes are built among the older ones. On these new homes, a first deck level with the alfresco or back door, with composite boards and privacy screens toward close neighbours, is the usual choice. See deck privacy screens.

decking Services we offer In Laverton

Timber Decking

Treated pine and hardwood decks built off the alfresco on stumps sized to the soil, with boards spaced and oiled for strong western sun and wind.

Composite Decking

Composite decks that never need oiling, will not splinter and resist fading, with boards and colours chosen for Wyndham's strong summer sun.

Merbau Decking

Rich red-brown merbau hardwood decks with tannin bleed managed and oil coats chosen to hold their colour in Wyndham's strong summer sun.

Spotted Gum Decking

Spotted gum, blackbutt and ironbark hardwood decks: hard, long lasting Australian timbers in lighter tones, oiled to hold their colour in the sun.

Pool Decking

Timber and composite decks around inground, above ground and spa pools, built to the barrier rules, cool underfoot and fixed to handle water and chlorine.

Elevated Decks

Raised and multi-level decks for upper floors, sloping blocks and views, engineered for height and wind, with balustrades and stairs built to code.

Deck Privacy Screens

Timber, composite and aluminium slat screens that give a deck or alfresco privacy from close neighbours and shelter from the afternoon wind.

Deck Stairs & Balustrades

Glass, aluminium, wire and timber balustrades and deck stairs, built to the National Construction Code and fixed to stand up to the afternoon wind.

Alfresco Decks

Decks that extend the alfresco slab into the yard, with pergolas, roofs, outdoor kitchens, lighting and screens for outdoor living all year.

Deck Repairs

Rotted boards, loose frames, sinking stumps and wobbly balustrades repaired or replaced, so an ageing deck is safe, level and solid again.

Deck Restoration & Oiling

Grey, dry and stained decks cleaned, sanded and oiled, stained or sealed to bring back the colour and protect the timber from Wyndham's strong sun.

Deck Permits

When a deck in Wyndham needs a building permit, when the 800 mm rule triggers a planning permit, and how pools, boundaries and neighbours affect approval.

decking In Laverton

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about our decking In Laverton

How much does a deck cost in Laverton?

The cost depends on the size, the boards and whether an old deck has to be removed. Treated pine is the most economical and composite the most expensive. A free measure gives a written, itemised quote.

Which council handles deck permits in Laverton?

Laverton is split between Hobsons Bay and Wyndham. The council is confirmed for each address, and the same Victorian deck rules apply in both.

Can you build a front deck on an older home?

Yes. A front deck is set just below the door sill, with broad steps and a balustrade where the height needs one, and is styled to suit the house.

Why has my old deck sunk?

Usually because timber stumps have rotted or moved with the reactive clay. Restumping on new footings brings it back to level.

Do I need a permit for a deck in Laverton?

Most decks need a building permit, and a deck over 800 mm high can also need a planning permit on a small lot or where an overlay applies.

Which suburbs near Laverton are covered?

Peak Decking covers Laverton, Williams Landing, Altona Meadows, Point Cook, Hoppers Crossing and the rest of Wyndham. A free measure can be booked for any address in the area.