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Most hairline and surface cracks in concrete driveways and paths can be patched for $20–$80 in materials.

The best way to stop a timber deck from rotting is a combination of annual cleaning, oiling every 1–2 years, and ensuring good drainage and airflow under the deck.

The best way to stop a timber deck from rotting is a combination of annual cleaning, oiling every 1–2 years, and ensuring good drainage and airflow under the deck.

A single rotten timber fence post can be repaired without digging it out — concrete spurs cost $15–$40, steel post brackets cost $25–$60, and a full post replacement runs $80–$250 including labour.

Most sagging gates can be fixed without full replacement in 1–3 hours for around $20–$80. The most common cause is loose or worn hinges — tightening, replacing, or repositioning them fixes 80% of sagging gates.